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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: 182
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Labbe Joseph P. 1975 P Accused Diocesan Labbe's name appears on Cleveland, Source: list of priests placed on OH Akron Beacon Journal leave in April, 2002 by 4.09.02; Plain Dealer Cleveland diocese 4.09.02; Plain Dealer because of recent 6.16.02 allegations of past abuse. Assignments: One article said during BA.org Assignment Record 1980s several teenage boys accused him of sexually abusing them. Labbe denies charges. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). Still on admin. leave in 2009. Labbe Leo B Sued Brothers of Man filed civil suit 11/02 Manchester, Source: Sacred Heart alleging that Labbe, then NH Associated Press 3.28.02; head of Bishop Guertin Union Leader 11.22.02; High School, forced him Union Leader 11.23.02; to perform oral sex on Nashua Telegraph 11.23.02; Labbe at Sacred Heart Associated Press 2.12.03; Academy 1960-1961 Union Leader 8.30.03; when the man was 11. Manchester Union Leader Suit says that Labbe, then 10.2.03; Union Leader known as Br. Gerald, 6.3.04 abused him on several occasions. Labbe denied accusations but placed himself on administrative leave. Case settled 5/04. Labbe also accused of not reporting numerous abusers at Bishop Guertin. LaBelle Ralph W. 1978 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002 for New York, NY Source: misconduct of non-sexual The Journal News (NY) nature with 2 15-yr-old 4.21.02 (in collection of boys. Also accused of articles); Journal News molesting other boys prior 9.14.03; Journal News to ordination and of giving 4.25.02 (in collection of alcohol to 11 yr old boy. articles); Newsday 7.09.05; Laicized 2005. Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries Lacar Sylvio P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of a Los Angeles, Source: teenage girl in early CA Associated Press 2.8.84; LA 1980s. Civil suit filed Archdiocesan Report 1984. Extern priest from 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Philippines working in Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d Archdiocese. 1453 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 1 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Lackie J.B. P Sued CFC - Three men filed civil suit Seattle, WA Source: Congregation v. archdiocese and the R.E...v Arch Dio. of Seattle; of Christian order alleging they were King Cty, WA; # 04-00112- Brothers beaten and sexually 9SEA; Seattle Times 1.08.04 abused at Briscoe Memorial School in Seattle, which was run by the Order. Suit alleges that 7 religious brothers abused the 3 youths. LaCosse Norbert 1952 P Convicted Diocesan Pled guilty to 4 counts of Marquette, MI Source: Paul abusing altar boy from Chicago Tribune 12.19.90; 1988-1990. Charges filed Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02 in three counties but dropped in 1. Sentenced to 3-15 years on each count. LaCosse was at St. Luke's for 6 months between time charges filed and sentencing. Per 2002 news article, he served 6 1/2 yrs in prison and was released. Has been registered sex offender in MI since 1995. Ladenburger Louis 1963 P Convicted Franciscan Arrested 5/07 for sexual Spokane, WA Source: Wayne battery of teenage boys at KXLY 5.31.07; KXLY 6.1.07; Idaho school for troubled Spokesman Review 6.1.07; boys where he was a Bonner County Daily Bee counselor. Admitted being 6.1.07; Bonner News 6.1.07; a sex addict. Order Spokesman Review 6.5.07; revealed 2 past Santa Barbara Independent allegations of 6.14-21.07; Statement by "inappropriate Diocese of Phoenix 6.07; relationships." Sent for Statement by Diocese of treatment both times. Spokane 11.21.07; KXLY Placed on restricted leave 11.27.07; KXLY 3.25.08; in 1993. Laicized in 1996. Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Pleaded guilty 11/07 just Santa Barbara Independent before trial. Sentenced to 8.15.08; City of Angels 5 years 3/08. Worked in 9.22.08; First Amended dioceses of Stockton Complaint in Cunningham v. (twice), Tucson, Portland, Franciscans, Cause No. El Paso, Spokane, 1265207, Santa Barbara Seattle, Sacramento, Superior Court, CA 8.6.08 Reno, and Phoenix; aka Assignments: Wayne 1963-74. Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 (add'l article); Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09 (add'l article); Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 6.15.11 (add'l article); Diocese of Phoenix Community Notification Statements 6.14.11 (add'l article); Phoenix New Times 6.15.11 (add'l article) Ladet Sister N Sued School Sisters Sued in 2005. One of New Orleans, Source:
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of Notre several religious accused LA Times-Picayne 8.25.05 Dame of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children.
Laesch Dennis 1996 P Accused Diocesan Entered seminary at age Detroit, MI Source: 36 and there were Detroit Free Press 5.6.02; complaints then of Detroit Free Press 5.7.02; unwanted propositions Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit against another student Free Press 8.1.02; USA and also of violence. Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Accused of abusing a 17 Press 4.14.03; WOOD yr old boy in 1997. Victim 4/20/07; Detroit Free Press came forward in 2002. 4.20.07; Oakland Press Authorities declined to 4.21.07 prosecute. Diocese did pay$125K settlement. Named in 2004 civil suit. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement. Laferrera John J. 1973 P Sued Diocesan In 2009 one man told Newark, NJ Source: archdiocese that he had Voice from the Desert been abused by Laferrera 3.17.11; Saint Philomena's and Fr. Thomas Smith in Roman Catholic Church Newark area. Accusations 3.25.11; News 12 3.29.11; were dismissed as not Media Release 6.26.11; credible after investigation Livingston Patch 6.27.11; by archdiocese. Since Livingston Patch 7.4.11; Star then other accusers have Ledger 7.4.11; Star Ledger also come forward. Civil 7.10.11; SNAP Statement suit filed 3/11 by 4. 7.12.11 Laferrera was pastor at Saint Philomena's in Livingston, NJ when suit filed. He did not step down from assignment until 7/11 when he took voluntary leave. Continues to deny charges. Laferriere Raymond 1960 P Settled Diocesan "Retired" in 1995. Manchester, Source: H. Removed from part-time NH Manchester Union Leader parish work in 2002. 2.16.02; Manchester Union Named by Diocese in Leader 5.16.02; New 2002 as one of 14 Hampshire Atty General abusers who had Report 3.3.03; Documents received treatment & then from Diocesan Personnel returned to work. Before File 3.3.03; Manchester ordination, Seminary Union Leader 3.4.03; warned that he had Monitor 3.4.03; Union "incipient schizophrenia Leader 10.7.06; NH AG with homosexual Audit Records 3.26.09 overtones" but he was counseled & ordained. 1963 complaint that he showed 2 boys pornographic materials. No action taken. Other allegations received after retirement. Named in report by AG's office. 3 plaintiffs filed 2 civil suits in 2002. LaFlamme Albert B Accused Brothers of Diocese and the Order Manchester, Source: Sacred Heart settled civil suit 5/04 with NH Union Leader 6.3.04 one man who alleged that he had been abused by LaFlamme 40 or more
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times between 1943 and 1949 at the now closed St. Louis school in Nashua. LaFlamme has died. LaForest Conrad V. 1972 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 1990 of abuse Manchester, Source: of 12-13 yr old boy. Also NH Associated Press 2.15.02; allegations of homosexual Union Leader 2.16.02; acts with adults. Multiple Boston Globe 2.16.02; treatments for Manchester Report by NH "alcoholism." Name Attorney General 3.3.03; appeared on list of Documents from NH Atty accused 14 priests General Report 3.3.03; released by Diocese 2/02. Union Leader 3.4.03 He had been on sick leave since 1996 but had been working part time since 1999. Privileges were removed 2/02. One article says he (and all the other priests on list) had been sent for treatment and had cleared to return to duty. LaGasse Ronald J. 1969 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested in 1984 on Oakland, CA Source: suspicion of molesting a San Jose Mercury News 17 yr old boy at St. 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times Raymond in Dublin. Sent 4.1.08; Bay Area News for treatment and placed Group 4.1.08 on leave for 1 year then reassigned. Later became a chaplain in the army reserves. Last known to be serving as abbot of independent Benedictine monastary in Hawaii. Lagenda Sister N Sued Sisters of the Sr. Lagenda was one of Sioux Falls, Source: Divine Savior several religious accused SD MWD et al v. Catholic in 2010 civil suit against Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Diocese, Oblates & Minnehaha County Circuit Sisters of the Divine Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader Savior which alleged 8.6.10; Sioux City Journal abuse of students at 8.6.10 Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. One man and one woman accused her of abuse in 1960s. Lake, Sr. Joseph D Accused Diocesan One pending claim Fairbanks, AK Source: against Lake shown in The Alaskan Shepherd bankruptcy reorganization June-July 2003: Our Lady of documents for Fairbanks the Snows Parish, Hooper Diocese 1/25/10. Eskimo Bay, Alaska: 1928-2003; Deacon at Our Lady of Excerpt from Bankruptcy the Snows Parish in Reorganization Documents Hoopers Bay. Deceased. for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 Lally George P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit August San Diego, Source: 2002 alleging abuse by CA San Diego Union Tribune Lally on several 8.16.02; Union Tribune occasions in 1971. Then 8.20.02 9 yrs old, he reported the matter to the church's pastor and Lally was transferred. By mid 1970s, Lally was no longer listed in Catholic Directories. 2002 article http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 4 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
says he left the priesthood, married, and was living in California. Lam Sung ? P Accused Diocesan Lam, a priest from Phoenix, AZ Source: Cambodia, was acused in Arizona Republic 9.10.03 1993 of lewd and lascivious acts, a misdemeanor, but was not prosecuted. No further information found. Not in 1993 or 2002 Catholic Directory. Lambert William 1955 P Settled Diocesan Accused of sexual abuse Rapid City, Source: of one man for almost 20 SD Rapid City Journal 1.27.94; years, beginning when Rocky Mountain News victim was altar boy. 9.22.97; Associated Press Lambert raped victim and 4.2.02; Argus Leader then began long period of 4.14.02 abuse. Victim blamed himself and confessed to various priests, as did Lambert. Suit filed 1992. Jury awarded victim $242K to be paid by Lambert but let diocese off. Diocese later settled. 2nd man sued Lambert and won an out of court settlement. As of 2002, original plaintiff said he knew of 23 add'l accusers. Lammers Herman J. 1932 P Sued Diocesan Lammers was director of Louisville, KY Source: Catholic Charities 1939- Courier-Journal 7.24.02; 76. Numerous suits filed Courier-Journal 9.2.02; 2002-2004 name him as Courier-Journal 9.29.02 abuser. Accused of abuse (Major Account); Courier by at least 34, much of it Journal 9.29.02; Herald at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Leader 7.16.04; Courier Home, an orphanage in Journal 7.20.04; Courier- Anchorage KY. Retired Journal 7.23.04; Courier- 1982 and died 1986. Journal 8.11.04; WAVE 3 TV Included in large 8.23.04; Associated Press settlement between 8.25.04; Courier-Journal Sisters of Charity of 8.25.04; Cincinnati Enquirer Nazareth, who ran 9.1.04; Kentucky.com orphanage, and 9.12.04; Herald Leader numerous victims in 8/06. 7.24.05; Courier-Journal 10.23.05 Assignments: Courier-Journal 8.25.06 (add'l article); Courier- Journal 3.18.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record Lamothe Francis 1933 P Settled Diocesan At least 9 men filed suit in Manchester, Source: 2002 alleging abuse by NH Associated Press 4.9.02; Lamothe. Lamothe, who Union Leader 4.9.02; was retired, died in 1995. Associated Press 5.15.02; Named on list of 14 Union Leader 5.16.02; Union priests Diocese released Leader 5.29.02 ; Union 2/02 against whom Leader 6.20.02; Associated credible allegations of Press 7.29.02; Union Leader sexual abused had been 7.30.02; Union Leader made. Plaintiff's attorney 11.27.02; Nashua Telegraph describe him as a 11.27.02; Survivor Account "groomer." At least one sent to NH Atty General claim included in 11/02 2002; Manchester Report by
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$5M settlement involving NH Atty General 3.3.03; 62 victims and 28 priests. Documents from NH Atty Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Lamothe Harvey 1949 ? P Settled Diocesan At least 1 claim included Manchester, Source: in 11/02 $5M settlement NH Union Leader 11.27.02; NH with 62 victims who say AG Audit Records 3.26.09 they were abused by 28 Assignments: priests, 2 lay workers and BA.org Assignment Record one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Lamothe was deceased when the claims were filed. No further informationfound. LaMountain Michael V. 1976 P Convicted Diocesan Suspended by Church Providence, Source: 3/95 when 1st accusation RI Providence Journal-Bulletin made. Indicted 10/97 on 3.21.95; Providence Journal- criminal charges that he Bulletin 12.19.95; molested 5 boys. Pleaded Providence Journal-Bulletin guilty to nine counts. 10.21.97; Providence Judge sentenced him to Journal-Bulletin 10.22.97; nine 12-year suspended Providence Journal-Bulletin sentences. At least 2 civil 1.30.99; Providence Journal- suits filed 12/95. Claims Bulletin 6.2.02; Providence settled 9/02 as part of Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; $13.5M mass settlement Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; involving 36 victims & Washington Post 8.22.02; Providence Diocese. Providence Journal-Bulletin Seminary student in 9.10.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore from 1972 to Baltimore 9.25.02; 1976. A person came Tribute.com 10.11.10 forward in 2001 to allege Assignments: abuse by LaMountain in BA.org Assignment Record Baltimore in mid 1970s. Died 8/25/10. Landry David J. 1987 P Accused Diocesan Landry's name appears Fall River, MA Source: on list released in 9/02 of Boston Herald 9.27.02; 21 Fall River diocese Boston Globe 9.27.02 priests investigated by Assignments: DA's office after BA.org Assignment Record allegations of sexual misconduct. List shows one alleged victim, beyond the statute of limitations. Shown on "sick leave" from 2000- 2002 and then disappeared from Catholic Directories. Landry Leo P. 1958 P Convicted Stigmatine Pleaded guilty 8/04 on Boston, MA Source: sexual abuse charges in Union Leader 7.30.02; MA and sentenced to Boston Globe 8.10.02; Union lifetime probation. Also Leader 9.6.02; Union Leader had allegations in 11.27.02; Boston Globe Springfield, MA and 12.17.02; NH Dist Atty Manchester, NH. Multiple Report on Manchester victims in 1950s, 1960s Diocese 3.3.03 ; Documents and 1970s. Multiple civil from Manchester Report suits. Also worked in 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Canada. Laicized in 1972. Union Leader 3.4.03; Union 1 claim settled in Leader 3.4.03; WMUR Springfield in 2004 and 2 8.5.04; Springfield in 2008. Republican 1.7.05; Michael Moe et al. v. The Trustees of
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the Stigmatine Fathers, Inc. aka Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata et al, Cause No. 05-0059, 6.4.08; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Landry Wesley 1948 P Accused Diocesan Landry admitted to New Orleans, Source: Michael Archdiocese in 1993 that LA Associated Press 5.15.02; he had had a sexual Times-Picayune 5.16.02; relationship for decades The Advocate 5.16.02 with a man. The man claims that Landry seduced him when he was an altar boy at Incarnate Word Church in New Orleans and continued the relationship for over 45 years. Landry gave him money for sex and it amounted to $80,000-$100,000 over the years. Archdiocese gave the man $7,000 for a release and Landry "retired." Lane Bernard 1960 P Settled Diocesan Accused by dozens of Boston, MA Source: J. boys of sexually abusing Boston Globe 1.27.02; them at Alpha Omega Boston Globe 3.25.02; facilities in Littleton MA Boston Globe 5.7.02; Boston and at Lane's NH cottage. Globe 6.5.02; Union Leader Accusations included oral 7.9.02; Boston Globe and anal rape. Lane was 1.10.03; Pattern & Practice first accused 1978 by 2 Brief 7.21.03; Boston boys and was removed Archdiocesan File; NH AG after admitting going to File; Boston Herald 2.12.05 bed with residents. Assignments: Treated at House of BA.org Assignment Record Affirmation and St. Luke's; at least 6 settlements including $200K in 1998. Lane worked unsupervised until 1999, including youth programs, pastor, priest home. Reprimanded in 2002 for false affidavit. Laicization announced 2/05. Lane John J. 1925 P Accused Accused in 2002 of Boston, MA Source: sexually abusing two Sherman Letter 4.12.02 complainants, both at St. Assignments: Theresa's parish in North BA.org Assignment Record Reading. One complainant also alleged abuse by Rev. William F. Maloney, who was assigned to the parish in 1967-68, when Msgr. Lane was pastor there. Died in 1971. Lane Timothy P Accused Diocesan Lane has been accused Los Angeles, Source: of sexually assaulting an CA Santa Maria Times 12.22.06; 18 yr old girl in June, Lompoc Record 7.27.07 2006 just after she graduated from high school. Archdiocese did http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 7 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
not tell police until Sept. 2006 after it completed its own investigation. Lane was transferred to Missouri. 7/07 article says no criminal charges to be filed due to insufficient evidence. Lang Cordell J. 1979 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 1995 suit of Mobile, AL Source: engaging in immoral Mobile Register 3.7.95; sexual acts with boy who Birmingham News 3.8.95; was student at Catholic Mobile Register 3.8.95; High school where Lang Mobile Register 4.5.96; was counselor. Lang Associated Press 5.12.03 claimed that because of Assignments: MS he was impotent and BA.org Assignment Record unable to walk or dress himself since mid-1980s. Trial verdict for Defendant Lang. AL Court of Civil Appeals ruling 5/2/97, 1997 Ala. Civ.App. LEXIS 358, affirmed. Lang reinstated (in 1997?) per 2003 article. Died 10/01.
Lang Joseph J. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Lang's name on 4/02 list Cleveland, Source: of priests being removed OH Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron from assignments Beacon Journal 4.9.02; because of past Canadian Encyclopedia allegations of abuse. The 7.22.02; Cleveland Scene allegation against Lang 1.15.03; Plain Dealer was based on a report of 5.26.07; Plain Dealer sexual activity with a 6.14.07; Statement by minor in the U.S. In 1988 Diocese of Cleveland Lang was "loaned" to the 6.14.07 Diocese of Prince George Assignments: in Canada and continued BA.org Assignment Record to work there until 4/02 when his faculties were revoked by the Cleveland Bishop. Lang had received treatment and been allowed to return to work per the list. Vatican permanently removed him from active ministry as of 6/14/07. Langan Xavier B Accused Brothers of Accused in 2003 of Baltimore, MD Source: the Christian sexually abusing a high Northeast Reporter 7.28.04; Schools school student in 1969. In Baltimore Sun 3.3.05; 2004, the school Northeast Reporter 9.15.05 acknowledged that accusation and another by an older alumnus. Langan died in 1984. Aka Br. Geoffrey Xavier. Langenstein Richard J. B Sued FSC - Langenstein, a retired New Orleans, Source: Brothers of Christian Brother and LA Times-Picayune 9.25.97; the Christian former high school Times_Picayune 3.17.98; Schools teacher, counselor, Times-Picayune 1.15.00 principal and college vice president, was accused in 1997 of abuse of 15 yr old boy. Civil suit filed 1998. In 2000 he pleaded no contest to indecent behavior charge and was sentenced to 3 yrs
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suspended sentence and 5 yrs probation. Lanser Jerome E. 1958 P Sued Diocesan Lanser is accused of Milwaukee, Source: assaulting a boy from WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1964-1969, from time boy 7.31.06; Wisconsin State was 8 until he was 13. Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin Civil suit filed in 1992. In State Journal 6.28.97; June, 1997 WI Supreme Statement by Archdiocese of Court ruled that victims of Milwaukee 7.09.04; repressed memories of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel childhood sexual abuse 7.10.04 only have 2 yrs after Assignments: becoming adults to file BA.org Assignment Record suit and thus dismissed 7 suits against 4 priests (including Lanser). Retired in 2000. Remains fully restricted from Ministry. Lanuevo Tarcisio 1956 P Accused Diocesan In 12/79, parents of two Oakland, CA Source: D. girls (7 and 2) reported to San Francisco Chronicle police that Lanuevo had 2.26.93; San Jose Mercury molested their daughters News 3.31.08; Contra Costa at St. John the Baptist in Times 4.1.08 San Lorenzo. Girls filed civil suit in 1993. Suit claimed that Lanuevo's pastor had promised their parents that he would receive treatment and never be around children if they dropped the criminal charges. Suit eventually settled. Lanuevo continued to work in diocese until 1991. In 1993 he was working at VA Domiciliary in Portland, OR diocese. Laperle Louis B Acquitted Servants of One man alleged in 2003 Worcester, Source: Charity that he was molested by MA Telegram & Gazette 6.21.03; Laperle in 1968 when Telegram & Gazette 9.13.03; Laperle was teacher Telegram & Gazette 4.2.04 and/or principal at Notre Dame Academy in Fitchburg. Left MA in 1969 for RI and never returned. In 4/04, Laperle was acquitted by jury of charges of assault and battery involving the student in 1968. Incident actually involved indecent assault and battery but that charge did not exist in 1968 so it could not be used. Retired after acquittal. LaPierre David 1969 P Sued Capuchin Accused of abuse of 1 Los Angeles, Source: person in 1983-1984 per CA LA Archdiocesan Report LA Archdiocesan report. 2.17.04 page 5 At least 1 civil suit filed. Assignments: Status unknown. LA Times Database 4.20.06 Laplante Laurent 1957 P Accused Diocesan Removed from Portland, ME Source: assignment in 12/05 after Diocese of Portland teenage girl said he Statement 12.04.05; touched her touched her Portland Press Herald pants on her knee and 12.04.05; Boston.com (AP)
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inner thigh six years 12.05.05; Portland Press previously when she was Herald 2.12.06; WMTW (AP) 9. He was returned to his 2.13.06 parish assignment in 2/06 after diocese said it was unable to find enough evident to prove the event had occurred. Lapoint Alfred ? P Settled Diocesan At least one claim Manchester, Source: included in 11/02 $5M NH Union Leader 11.27.02 settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Lapoint had already left ministry at the time the allegations were received. No data on when abuse occurred, the number of victims or time frame.
LaPorta Ross A. 1951 P Accused Diocesan LaPorta was on 9/25/02 Baltimore, MD Source: Keeler list as having been Archdiocese of Baltimore accused by one person in 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 1999 of sexual abuse in 10.13.02 1960s. He denied but Assignments: faculties removed. List Archdiocese of Baltimore has LaPorta recently 9.25.02 retired when allegation made. The 1999 Directory is first that reports him as retired and also lists him as monsignor. Later Directories show him retired in Little River SC, not a monsignor, and pastor emeritus at St. Mark's in Catonsville; 5 other priests who worked there are accused. Still in SC in 2007; not in 2009 Directory. LaPrad Stephen 1995 P Arrested Diocesan Indicted by Grand Jury Knoxville, TN Source: Charles 4/02 on charges of News-Sentinel 5.2.02; News "unlawful sexual contact" Sentinel 5.2.02; News with teenage male at a Sentinel 5.12.04 Knoxville Health club.. He pleaded innocent 6/02. Trial set for 3/03. LaPrad himself told the Diocese 11/01 and was placed on leave. He did not deny that incident took place but alleged that he believed it to be consentual. Trial delayed when Accuser was deployed with Reserves. Lara James C. 1957 P Settled Diocesan Per 4/02 article, Lara was St. Source: accused in 1987 of Petersburg, St. Petersburg Times abusing daughter of FL 11.03.87; Tampa Tribune Church's former music 4.22.02; Tampa Tribune directors, beginning when 7.4.07 she was 14 and continuing for 5 yrs. The parents also accused Lara of slandering them http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 10 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
and of hitting and pushing the wife just before church fired them. Suit was "amicably resolved" in 1990 per court records. Lara, however, continued at his church and did not retire until 1999. LaReau James 1961 P Accused Capuchin Accused in 1992 of Milwaukee, Source: "Armand" performing oral sex on a WI Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; 16 yr old student at St. Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92 Lawrence Seminary Assignments: preparatory school in BA.org Assignment Record 1970s. LaReau was a Latin teacher at the school. Same student was abused on multiple occasions by Gale Leifeld at same school. LaReau was not listed in 1976- 1982 Catholic Directories. He was in Fargo ND between 1985-1986 before returning to WI where he died in 1987.
Larger Raymond 1977 P Acquitted Diocesan Civil suit filed alleging Cincinnati, OH Source: E. abuse of youth 1995- Cincinnati Post 7.19.05; 1997. Criminal charges Cincinnati Enquirer 11.1.05; also filed in 2005 but then Cincinnati Status Report dismissed by Judge (cached by Google 2.7.06); during trial 11/05. Two Archdiocese of Cincinnati other accusations but no Press Release 2.14.08; criminal charges. Larger Cincinnati Enquirer 2.14.08; previously pled guilty to Daytona Daily News 2.14.08; soliciting sex from Beacon Journal 2.14.08; undercover police. Cincinnati Enquirer 2.15.08; Vatican reinstated him Cincinnati Enquirer 2.16.08; 2/08 after ruling there was Catholic Telegraph 2.22.08 no merit in accusations. Will work at Chancery. Larkin Alexander 1967 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave in Dec. San Jose, CA Source: C. 2004 after allegations that Saratoga News 9.11.96; San he had abused two Jose Mercury News 1.08.05; youths between 1975 and Mercury News 4.01.06 1980 at Our Lady of the Rosary in Palo Alto. Another individual said he was abused at St. William church in 1981. At least 1 civil suit filed Dec. 2003. Suit had settled by 4/06. Larkin remained on leave as of the same date. No criminal charges filed. Larkin John 1931 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit in 2004 Portland, OR Source: alleging abuse by Larkin The Oregonian 8.05.95; The on one occasion at St. Oregonian 5.28.04; Table: Luke's in Woodburn when The Oregonian 11.12.06 plaintiff was 12. Diocese says that Larkin died in 1995. Larson Robert K. 1958 P Convicted Diocesan Former Director of Wichita, KS Source: Catholic Charities. Links to Articles; KSDK Removed/retired from 5.6.10; Lawrence Journal- active service in 1988 for World 6.23.10; Lawrence "stress related problems." Journal-World 6.23.10 Accused of abusing >17 Assignments:
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boys. Pled guilty in 2001 Detailed BA.org Record to abusing 4, including 1 felony count. Sentenced to 3-10 yrs prison; 5 others whom L denies abusing later committed suicide. Abuse included sodomy. Moved to St. John Vianney Renewal Center in MO. after 3/06 release from prison. Listed on MO sex offender registry. Lau William A. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Accused spring of 1996 of St. Source: sexual incident involving Petersburg, St. Petersburg Times an older teenager boy FL 10.3.96; St. Petersburg that had taken place Times 10.13.96; St. years earlier. He left his Petersburg Times 1.30.97; position as priest and Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; St. went to rehab. program. Petersburg Times 4.23.02 Bishop Lynch waited several months before telling Parish why Lau left. 4/02 article says Lau "was removed from the ministry and sought employment elsewhere." 2002 Catholic Directory shows him "absent on leave." Laudwein James R. 1962 P Sued Jesuit Accused in a 2005 lawsuit Fairbanks, AK Source: of molesting a 14-year-old Alaskan Shepherd June-July Eskimo girl in 1980. 2003: Our Lady of the Laudwein denied the Snows Parish, Hooper Bay, accusations against him. Alaska: 1928-2003; KTUU He was working in 10.20.05; Fairbanks Daily Archdiocese of Portland News Miner 10.21.05; in a ministry for the poor Anchorage Daily News (AP) when the lawsuit was 10.21.05; The Oregonian filed. At that time, he was 11.14.05; Catholic Sentinel placed on restriction 11.17.05; Anchorage Daily leave. Claims included in News 4.17.06; Anchorage 11/07 settlement with Daily News 11.20.07; Good Jesuits. One pending Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; claim shown in Excerpt from Bankruptcy bankruptcy reorganization Reorganization Documents documents for Fairbanks for Fairbanks Diocese Diocese 1/25/10. 1.25.10, p. 2; Pilot Station - Saint Charles Spinola Catholic Church Website 1.25.10 Laughlin Thomas 1948 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of sexually Portland, OR Source: B. abusing between 20-40 United Press International boys from 1967-1996. 8.30.83; United Press Numerous civil suits filed; International 8.29.86; several settled. Convicted Gazette Times 5.8.02; at least once and Sunday Oregonial 5.19.02; sentenced to 1 yr in jail in Oregonian 6.30.02; Sunday 1983 when he finally Oregonian 7.7.02; became inactive as priest. Oregonian 5.28.04; Seattle Even abused on way to Times 9.23.04; Oregonian therapy in New Mexico. 3.13.05; The Oregonian Apparently was laicized 11.12.06; Oregonian Table after 1988. 10 men sued 11.12.06; The Oregonian Laughlin, individually, in 6.6.07 (Documents); The 2004. Addl suit filed 8/07 Oregonian 6.7.07; The by one man alleging Oregonian 8.2.07; The abuse beginning in 1960. Oregonian 4.17.08 Assignments: Final Report on Document Arbitration 11.24.08 (add'l http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 12 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
article); BA.org Assignment Record Laurano Anthony 1950 P Sued Diocesan Retired in 1995. Sued. Boston, MA Source: J. Placed on leave in 2002. Boston Globe 3.05.03; Accused of abuse of boy Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) in 1991. Criminal charges 3.08.05; Washington Post filed. Also accused of 4.27.06; Boston Globe abuse of mentally 4.27.06; The disabled man and, in BostonChannel.com 3.23.07; 1970, the abuse of a 25 yr Boston Herald (AP) 3.23.07; old seminarian. Name Salem News 3.23.07; Patriot dropped from 2003 Ledger 5.30.07; Hull Times Catholic Directory 5.31.07; Patriot Ledger becauseof allegations per 10.20.08 Boston Globe 3/03 article. Assignments: Archdiocese announced Archdiocese of Boston laicization 3/07. Died Assignment Record 5/27/07 just prior to criminal trial.
Laurdette Sister N Sued School Sisters Sued in 2005. One of New Orleans, Source: of Notre several religious accused LA Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Dame of abuse at Madonna Times Picayune 3.14.06; Manor, a Catholic home Times Picayune 3.11.10 for troubled children. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009. Lause Richard L. 1977 P Settled Vincentian Man filed suit 8/04 against St. Louis, MO Source: Lause, the order, Kansas City Star (AP) Archdiocese and others 8.13.04; St. Louis Post- alleging that he was Dispatch (AP) 2.14.05 molested by Lause in 1980s at St. Vincent de Paul High school. Man's mother took him to seminary in Illinois in 1985 and the priests agreed to raise him. The youth transferred to the school in St. Louis and Lause began "grooming" him and then molested him. Order informed in 1988 and Lause sent for counseling but reassigned 1989. Placed on leave 2003 after victim again complained. Claim settled by Order 01/2005. Lauzon Raymond 1955 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of performing Portland, ME Source: J. oral sex on youth and of United Press International trying to get youth to 9.9.84; Portland Press recant statement to Herald 2.21.97; Portland police. Sentenced in 1985 Press Herald 4.15.98; to 6 mo. jail and 1 yr Portland Press Herald probation for abuse of 2 4.16.98; Portland Press youths. Diocese Herald 3.27.02; Portland published written apology Press Herald 3.27.02; 4/98. Several suits filed in Portland Press Herald 1990s. Maine AG report 3.27.02; Portland Press shows 18 plaintiffs. In Herald 4.3.02; Portland 2002 he was living at Press Herald 5.5.02; Monastery in Lithania and Portland Press Herald was often seen with 5.15.02; Associated Press children. Died 9/05. 5.18.02; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 3; Portland Press Herald 2.26.04; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 13 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Portland Press Herald 9.29.05 Lavelle Francis P. 1970 P Sued Diocesan Two men filed suit 7/02 Springfield, Source: alleging abuse by Lavelle MA Springfield Union News when they were teens. 7.17.02; Springfield Union One says abuse occurred News 7.18.02; The in 1972 and the second Republican 12.13.03; says abuse occurred in Springfield Republican 1980 during time Lavelle 2.23.04; Springfield was working as secretary Republican 3.1.04; for the Bishop of Diocese. Springfield Republican Four brothers filed suit 8.17.04; Springfield 12/03 claiming abuse by Republican 8.17.04; Lavelle and 4 other Springfield Republican priests between 1967- 8.3.04; Springfield 1983. Permanently barred Republican 1.7.05; IObserve from ministry 2/04. Two 1.7.05; Springfield plaintiffs included in 7/04 Republican 1.8.05; Press settlement for $7M. Release by The Office of Named in 2004 civil suit. Stobierski & Stobierski, 2 more claims settled 12.3.08 2008.
Lavigne Richard 1966 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested and charged in Springfield, Source: R. 1991 re abuse of 5 boys. MA Victim's Statement 10.9.91; Convicted in 1992 of Boston Globe 10.21.91; assaulting 2 boys but jail Boston Globe 10.22.91; time of 4-6 yrs suspended Union-News 6.26.92; and received 10 yrs Associated Press 5.10.02; probation. 11 new Associated Press 6.17.02; accusers surfaced in Springfield Republican 1993. 17 plaintiffs settled 7.6.03; Providence Journal claims in 1994 ($1.4M). 9.29.03; Springfield Other plaintiffs included in Republican 12.13.03; Boston 7/04 settlement. Globe 12.14.03; Springfield Laicization announced Republican 12.19.03; 1/04. Remains prime Springfield Republican suspect in 1972 murder of 7.27.04; Croteau Murder altar boy. Investigation Investigation File; continuing as of 2007. As Associated Press 8.5.04; many as 48 known Springfield Republican victims per 12/08 article. 8.17.04 Assignments: Springfield Republican 1.12.08 (add'l article); Google News (AP) 1.15.08 (addl article); Republican 2.21.08 (add'l article); Examiner 2.22.08 (add'l article); Republican 2.23.08 (add'l article); Western Massachusetts Catholics 12.26.08 (add'l article) Lavin Paul E. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Accused of sexually Washington, Source: abusing boys. First DC Washington Post 7.12.02; complaint received in Wilks Barre Times Leader 1997. Investigation found 7.13.02; Washington Post no evidence and Lavin 7.13.02; Washington Post continued in his position. 8.27.02; Washington Times Second & third men 1.08.04; Washington Post complained in 2002. He 12.16.06; Washington Post was then placed on leave. 12.2.10 At least one claim included in $1.3M settlement of 12/06 with Archdiocese. No criminal charges ever filed. LaVoie Victor C. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Removed 7/02 after Boston, MA Source: recent allegation that he Patriot Ledger 7.26.02;
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abused a 15 yr old boy Boston Globe 7.26.02; some 20 years previously Boston Globe 9.28.02; while serving at St. Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Thomas Parish in Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Wilmington. Second Boston Globe 2.11.03; accusation re same time Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 period surfaced in 2003. Assignments: Denied all allegations. Boston Archdiocesan Last known to be living in Assignment Record Winchester. Remains unassigned per Archdiocese website 5/4/09. Lavoy Marvin 1955 P Sued Diocesan Sued in 2005. Accused of Spokane, WA Source: abuse of at least two boys Spokesman Review 8.25.05; at Morning Star Boy's Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ranch in 1950s. He was (AP) 8.25.05; Spokesman the ranch's founding Review 10.27.05; director. Forced out in Spokesman Review 5.4.07; 1966. Died 1994. As of Spokesman Review 5.5.07; 2010, 19 plaintiffs allege Spokesman Review 5.5.07; abuse by Lavoy, Joseph Spokesman Review 1.3.10; Weitensteiner and others Spokesman Review 1.19.10; at the Ranch. In 11/09 KREM 1.20.10; Spokesman Ranch transferred bulk of Review 3.12.10 its assets to nonprofit Morning Star Foundation which will complicate any possible settlements or judgments. Judgment for Defendants 2/10. Some plaintiffs received previous settlement from Diocese.
Lawbaugh James P Sued Vincentian Named in civil suit filed Kansas City- Source: 2/08 which claims he St. Joseph, Kansas City Star 2.25.08; abused a 10 yr old boy at MO Kansas City Star 8.20.08; St. Vincent's Church in Kansas City Star 8.20.08 Kansas City in 1968. He left the priesthood in 1969 to marry and currently lives in Florida. He has denied the allegations. Claim settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. Lawless Fergus 1933 P Accused Capuchin Accused in 2004 or 2005 Los Angeles, Source: of abusing one person CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1952-53. Named in 1 civil Addendum 11.15.05 suit. Listed as Franciscan Assignments: by archdiocese and LA LA Times Database 4.20.06 Times database, but listed in Directory as Capuchin. Lawlor David T. 1971 P Arrested Norbertine Lawlor, priest assigned to Philadelphia, Source: Daylesford Abbey, was PA Philadelphia Inquirer arrested in 2002 and 12.19.02; Philadelphia Daily charged with accosting News 12.19.02; Philadelphia (inappropriate touching) a Inquirer 10.11.03 mentally disabled adult male in whirlpool at a YMCA. Lawlor was placed on leave when accusations were made He oversaw the kitchen at the abbey and filled in for other priests. Lawlor denied accusations and
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was found innocent by Jury 10/03. Lawrence James T. 1961 P Accused Diocesan Accused of sexually Davenport, IA Source: abusing a female minor in Catholic Messenger 5.22.09; the early 1960s, when Revised Diocesan List of Lawrence was working at Credible Allegations 5.22.09; St. Anthony's in Knoxville. Des Moines Register 5.22.09 Retired in 1975. Died in 2008. Lawrence Michael S. 1973 P Sued Diocesan In 2002 man said that Allentown, PA Source: Lawrence had molested Morning Call 11.17.02; him in 1982 during a Morning Call 1.14.04; tutoring session when he Morning Call 1.14.04; was 12. He told his Philadelphia Inquirer parents and his father 1.14.04; Morning Call 2.6.04; called the church. Next Express Times 5.11.04 day father met with Diocese's top administrator and Lawrence was gone. Lawrence back in parish assignment within 1 yr. Father complained again 1986 & 1994. Lawrence assigned to Tribunal. Not removed until 2002. Civl suit filed 2004, Leach Jerome 1976 P Arrested Diocesan Accused in 1993 of San Source: "Jerry" molesting altar boy in Francisco, CA SF Chronicle 11.21.02; Paul 1976 when he was a Marin Independent Journal deacon. Placed on leave 1.23.03; Marin Independent then but incident not Journal 6.27.03; San Jose reported to police until Mercury News 6.27.03; 5/02. Arrested in 2002 Marin Independent Journal and charged with 7.2.03; Marin Independent molestation of separate Journal 7.3.03 altar boy in 1979. Those charges dropped because of U.S.Supreme Court ruling declaring the Calif. law invalid. Other allegations have also surfaced. Leary John P. 1951 P Sued Jesuit First allegations in 1966. Spokane, WA Source: In 1969, Police ordered Spokesman-Review 9.9.06; Leary, then President of The Oregonian 9.9.06; Gonzaga Univ., to leave Seattle Times 9.9.06; Spokane in 24 hours or Spokesman-Review 9.8.06; be arrested for sexually Gonzaga University 9.8.06; abusing teenage boys. Inside Higher Ed 9.11.06; Jesuit Order approved LifeSite 9.13.06; KGW (AP) and Leary left. He was 9.15.06; KGW (AP) 9.27.06; reassigned to posts in Spokesman-Review 9.27.06; MA, Utah, Nevada and Seattle Times 10.4.06; CA and died in 1993. Seattle Times 10.16.06; SF Jesuit officials admit to 2 Weekly 10.25.06; Statement recent settlements with by Diocese of Spokane victims. There may have 11.21.07; Seattle Times been as many as 12 1.14.09 victims. Assignments: Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 (add'l article); Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 (add'l article); Spokesman Review 12.6.09 (add'l article); PCVA Press Release 3.25.11 (add'l http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 16 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
article) Leary Timothy 1936 P Sued Diocesan 1/05 civil suit alleged that Springfield, Source: J. Leary had abused one MA Springfield Republican youth for 5 years, 1.7.05; Iobserve 1.7.05; beginning when Plaintiff Press Release by The Office was in 4th grade. Leary of Stobierski & Stobierski, allegedly introduced the 12.3.08 boy to Fr. Francis Lavelle who also abused him. At various times, both priests promised to guarantee his admission and pay his tuition at Cathedral High School. Died in 1991 at age 81. Two claims settled in 2008. Lebel Maurice 1967 P Accused Jesuit Originally a Jesuit, Lebel Fall River, MA Source: T. left the Order in 1991 and Portland Press Herald became part of Portland 12.08.07; Portland Press Diocese. Retired 2003 but Herald/Maine Sunday was still active in ME until Telegram 12.09.07; Sun he was placed on leave Journal 12.09.07; Journal by Portland Diocese 6/07 Gazette 12.10.07; Bangor pending completion of Daily News (AP) 12.10.07; investigation in Fall River, Boston Globe (AP) 12.10.07; MA diocese. Complaint Sun Chronicle 12.11.07; had been made that Lebel Standard Times (AP) had sexually abused a 12.11.07; Standard Times youth in early 1980s in 2.21.08; Wicked Local MA. He was a Jesuit at 2.22.08; Bangor Daily News the time of the abuse. 3.9.11; WABI 3.10.11; Reinstated to public Bangor Daily News 3.26.11 ministry 3/11 after canonical trial found accusations "unproven."
LeBlanc David E. 1961 P Accused Diocesan LeBlanc resigned from his Grand Rapids, Source: parish in Jan. 2007 after MI WOOD 1.08.07; Grand admitting to Bishop Rapids Press 1.08.07; Hurley that he had Mlive.com (AP) 1.09.07; abused a pre-teen boy in Muskegon Chronicle 1971. The accusation was 1.09.07; Grand Haven brought to diocese in Tribune 1.09.07; Grand 1993 and LeBlanc Rapids Press 1.10.07; admitted it then. LeBlanc Letter as Printed in Apparently then-Bishop Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07; Rose did nothing. Matter Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07 only brought to light in (3rd); Grand Rapids Press Jan. 2007 when Bishop 1.10.07 (4th); Grand Rapids went through personnel Press 1.19.07 files. LeBlanc Etienne 1971 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave 8/07 from Houma- Source: assignment at Annunziata Thibodaux, LA Houma Today 8.27.07; Church in Houma after Houma Today 8.28.07; accusation of improper Times-Picayune 9.1.07; sexual activity with a 9 yr Houma Today 9.1.07; old boy. He was working Houma Today 9.3.07; at Holy Cross in Morgan Houma Today 12.10.07; City at the time. The Houma Today 4.9.08; accuser is now 26. Houma Today 5.31.08; Daily LeBlanc denied the Comet 3.30.10; The allegations and was sent Republic 7.10.11; Houma for counseling. Plaintiff Today 7.10.11; Daily Comet filed a civil suit and made 7.12.11 a criminal complaint. In Assignments: 7/11, court ordered Houma Today 9.01.07 Diocese to turn investigative rept re LeBlanc over to Plaintiff. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 17 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Diocese objects. Other victims known. LeBlanc Francis 1959 ? P Convicted Diocesan LeBlanc left the New Orleans, Source: William priesthood in 1967 after LA The Advocate 5.15.96; The about 8 years and served Advocate 8.14.96 for 20 yrs w/ New Orleans Police until he retired. In 1996 he was sentenced to 90-days jail and 5 yrs probation for molestation of 3 pre-teen girls. He touched the girls on the outsides of their clothing between 1994 and 1995. LeBlanc Kenneth 1976 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 2/09 Boston, MA Source: A. while Archdiocese Archdiocese of Boston Press investigated allegations of Release 2.22.09; Boston sexual abuse of a 10 yr Globe 2.22.09; NECN old girl that occurred 2.23.09; MSNBC 2.23.09; approximately 25-30 yrs Boston Globe 2.23.09; ago. LeBlanc was WCVB 2.23.09; Daily News assigned to Most Blessed Tribune 2.23.09; Eagle Sacrament in Wakefield Tribune 2.24.09; The Pilot during that time period. 2.27.09; TheBostonChannel. On her personal website, 1.25.10; Patriot Ledger the accuser has claimed 1.25.10; Boston Globe that there were also other 1.26.10 victims. Died 1/10. Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record
LeBrun Paul 1983 P Convicted Holy Cross Arrested 2002. Accused Fort Wayne- Source: Francis of sexually abusing boys South Bend, South Bend Tribune 9.22.02; in the Ft. Wayne-South IN South Bend Tribune 9.22.02; Bend IN diocese and the Arizona Republic 9.26.02; Phoenix AZ diocese. Arizona Republic 5.31.03; Denied the allegations. South Bend Tribune 6.3.03; Transferred to Arizona in South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; 1986. Returned to Indiana South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; in 1993 and resigned from South Bend Tribune 7.16.03; parish in 1999. Convicted Arizona Republic 10.27.05; in 2005 inAZ and South Bend Tribune sentenced in 2006 to 111 10.28.05; Arizona Republic years in prison. Five 11.17.05; South Bend lawsuits which name Tribune 11.19.05; South LeBrun as an abuser Bend Tribune 1.14.06; have been settled by Arizona Republic 10.12.06; Phoenix Diocese for a Arizona Republic 7.14.09 total of $75,000. Assignments: Conviction upheld by AZ South Bend Tribune 9.22.02 Court of Appeals 7/09. LeClaire Karl 1986 P Convicted Salvatorian Placed on leave 2001. Phoenix, AZ Source: Man filed suit 8/02 Arizona Republic 8.14.02; alleging that LeClaire Arizona Republic 11.10.02; abused him for 7 yrs Associated Press 6.2.03; beginning when he was Associated Press 6.10.03; 13. LeClaire was parish Arizona Republic 6.13.03; priest and princial of Arizona Republic 10.18.04; parish grade school. East Valley Tribune LeClaire would take boy 10.28.04; Arizona Republic with him on trips and 10.28.04; Arizona Republic cruises to Alaska and 10.29.04; East Valley Mediterranean. Indicted Tribune 1.25.05; East Valley 5/03 and pled guilty Tribune 1.29.05; Arizona 10/04. Sentenced 1/05 to Republic 1.26.06; Arizona 1 yr jail and 3 yrs Republic 2.27.10 probation. One claim re abuse in 1993 settled for $40K in 2006. Leclerc Maurice P Accused Diocesan At least one claim Manchester, Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 18 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
included in 11/02 $5M NH Union Leader 11.27.02 settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Leclerc was deceased by the time the allegations were received. No data on when abuse occurred, the number of victims or time frame. Ledoux Michael P Accused Franciscan Accused in 1/23/03 civil Manchester, Source: claim of sexually abusing NH NH AG Audit Records a boy in 1987 or 1988 at 3.26.09 St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry. Oral sex was alleged, and attempts in NH and MA. Diocese learned that Franciscans had known of this allgation in 8/02 or 9/02 but not informed the diocese. Ledoux was at parish 4/86 to 9/89.
Lee Thomas P Accused Diocesan In 1993 an individual Baltimore, MD Source: B. alleged sexual abuse by Archdiocese of Baltimore Lee (a native of Korea) in 9.25.02 early 1970s. Baltimore informed the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea of the charges. Lee had been studying at Johns Hopkins Univ. at the time of the alleged abuse. Lee's name appears on Sept. 2002 list of priests from other Diocese who were accused of abuse in the Baltimore Archdiocese. Lee Thomas 1953 P Accused Diocesan Removed 5/02 when Portland, ME Source: M. woman said he abused Portland Press Herald her son. Youth "would not 9.16.03; Portland Press testify" & diocese Herald 9.19.03; Boothbay returned to duty, saying Register 9.26.03; Portland charges unsubstantiated. Press Herald 1.11.05; Removed again 9/03 Statement by Marie Tupper when woman complained 11.16.05; Portland Press & 2 other victims came Herald 2.12.06; WMTW forward. 1st victim denied 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News refusing to testify. Retired 1.29.07; Bishop's statement 2004. Church tribunal in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; ruled 8/08 accusations Portland Press Herald not proven but actions 5.31.08; WCSH 12.19.08; were imprudent. Bishop Portland Press Herald appealed to Vatican 12.20.08; NSACoalition 12/08. 14 accusers as of 1.4.09; keepMEcurrent 1/09. Diocese said 1.7.09; WMTW 1.13.09 2/19/11 that church Assignments: appeals court affirmed Diocese of Portland Press tribunal ruling but Bishop Release 1.13.09; Morning will not reassign. Sentinel 1.13.09 (add'l article); Press Herald-Maine Today 1.14.09 (add'l article); Maine Today (AP) 1.30.09 (add'l article); NECN 2.19.11 (add'l article); Statement by http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 19 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland (ME) 2.21.11 (add'l article) Leech Paul 1980 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted of molesting 3- Providence, Source: Henry 4 boys between 1982- RI United Press International 1984. In 1985 he was 7.5.84; Associated Press sentenced to 86 yrs in 8.20.85; Galveston Daily prison but ordered to News 8.21.85; United Press serve 3 years and then 12 International 10.7.85; San yrs probation. In 1994 a Jose Mercury News civil suit was filed on 12.31.87 behalf of one youth. Suit Assignments: says that Leech, prior to BA.org Assignment Record 1980, was known to Bishop to be a homosexual with a habit of making advances on young boys. Another suit may have been filed in 1985. Leehan Cornelius 1948 P Sued Redemptorists Man filed suit 12/03 Oakland, CA Source: Patrick alleging that he had been Argus (CA) 8.31.04; San raped as a 5 yr old by Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Leehan at St. Alphonsus Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 Liguori Parish in San Leandro. Leehan also allegedly fondled him 7 years later after Leehan had been reassigned to the parish. Man says he told his father and his father, a friend of Leehan, told him to tell no one and never speak about a priest that way. Died 1996. Lefevre Francis J. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Individual came forward in Baltimore, MD Source: 1987 to allege abuse. Baltimore Sun 9.27.95; Faculties removed. Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; LeFevre admitted to Archdiocese of Baltimore sexual misconduct with 9.25.02 numerous minors in Assignments: 1970s and 1980s. He Archdiocese of Baltimore continued to work as 9.25.02 statistics expert for archdiocese until 1995 when suit alleged LeFevre abused plaintiff from age 11 until high school. This abuse was reported to archdiocese in 1992. LeFevre Robert J. 1966 P Accused DIocesan In 12/03 two brothers Albany, NY Source: accused LeFevre of Times Union 12.18.03 propositioning them for sex in 1969 when they were 15 and 17. They originally complained to Diocese in 1997 and then again in 2002. Diocese immediately announced that it had cleared LeFevre of the accusations andhe would remain in current assignment. Diocese also said it told the two brothers in 1998 or 1999 that he had been cleared http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 20 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
of wrongdoing. Lehman Mark 1988 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave 1990. Phoenix, AZ Source: Allen Sentenced in 1992 to 10 Phoenix New Times 7.11.90; yrs prison without parole Arizona Republic 4.11.92; for fondling one young girl Phoenix Gazette 5.23.93; and sentenced to life time Arizona Republic 7.10.93; parole for abuse of 3 Arizona Republic 4.25.02; additional girls and one Associated Press 6.21.02; boy. Released from Arizona Republic 6.22.02; prison 2002. Diocese Arizona Republic 11.10.02; provided financial support East Valley Tribune 1.28.05; while in prison and gave Arizona Republic 1.28.05; him $1000 and other The Catholic Sun 2006; benefits when released. Arizona Republic 12.27.06; 1/05 civil suit alleging Arizona Daily Star (AP) abuse of 1 youth in 1985 12.27.06; Arizona Republic was settled 12/06 for 2.27.10 $100K. Laicized 4/12/06. Listed on AZ sex offender registry. Lehmkuhl Gerhardt 1974 P Convicted Jesuit In 1995 Lehmkuhl was St. Louis, MO Source: B. arrested for receiving Post-Dispatch 11.18.95; St. child pornography through Louis Post Dispatch 5.10.96; the mails. Lehmkuhl St. Louis Post Dispatch checked himself into St. 5.11.96; St. Louis American Luke's after he pleaded 5.13.09 guilty but before his sentence. In 1996 he was sentenced to one year in prison. Also ordered to get mental-health treatment after he was released from prison. Per 2009 article, he was at Jesuit Community Corporation at St. Louis University--Jesuit Hall.
Leifeld Gale 1954 P Sued Capuchin Principal of St. Lawrence Milwaukee, Source: Seminary until 1982; then WI Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; academic dean at Sacred Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; Heart School of Theology Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; until 1993. 1 civil suit Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; alleges Leifeld, Jim Buser Milwaukee Sentinel and James Wolf molested 12.21.92; Milwaukee a man while he was a Sentinel 12.24.92; student at St. Lawrence. Milwaukee Journal 12.24.92; Plaintiff is now a Milwaukee Journal 12.27.92; counselor for men abused Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by clergy and claims his 7.29.93; Wisconsin State therapy in 1992 revealed Journal 2.19.94; Detroit Free flashbacks. Suit tried Press 2.11.95; Detroit Free 1995 but jury found it was Press 2.14.95; Isley v. too late under statute of Capuchine Province et al limitations. Leifeld 3.16.95; Detroit Free Press admitted abuse of at least 3.29.95; Boston Globe 7 in deposition but not of 3.17.02 plaintiff. Assignments: Sexual abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 2.10.04 (add'l article); SNAP--Wisconsin 11.14.10 (add'l article); WSN 2.26.11; BA.org Assignment Record Leimbach William B Sued Brothers of Civil suit filed 7/07 in Jackson, MS Source: the Sacred federal court alleges that WMC (AP) 7.17.07; Sun Heart Plaintiff (then 15) was Herald 7.19.07; Sea Coast abused in 1983-1984 at Echo 7.20.07; The Call http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 21 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Saint Stanislaus (Woonsocket, R.I.) 7.20.07; College/Saint Stanislaus Sea Coast Echo 7.25.07 High School by a "Brother William." School was run by the Sacred Heart Order. Leimbach was removed from ministry with students in 1991 after complaints by two students but continued to work with adults and within the order. He has been living in Burrillville, RI since 2005. Lemanski William E. 1974 P Accused Pallottines Lemanski had lived under Milwaukee, Source: supervision at a rectory WI Milwaukee Catholic Herald close to a school for 11 9.23.04 years after admitting he Assignments: abused a minor (possible BA.org Assignment Record in 1990). In March 2002, Fr. Robert Carney, a former Provincial, wrote letter apologizing to the victim and said that Lemanski had received therapy and was not assigned to any priestly ministry except saying mass for nuns at a convent. In Sept. 2004, SNAP asked the Order to move him.
Lemire Edmond P Settled Extern Priest Served as parish priest at Manchester, Source: St. Edmond's Church in NH Atty letter to NH Dept of Manchester in the early Justice 10.10.02; Union 1960s. Accused of Leader 10.12.02; Union groping a youth in 1963. Leader 11.27.02; NH AG He left the diocese in Audit Records 3.26.09 1962 and went on to serve in Diocese of Sherbrooke, Canada. At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Referred to then as extern priest who had left ministry. Lemmon Thomas D Accused Diocesan Lemmon, an ordained Altoona- Source: M. deacon and religion Johnstown, Associated Press 3.7.03; teacher at Bishop McCort PA Tribune Democrat 3.7.03; High School, had just Associated Press 3.13.03; been suspended by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Diocese when he fled to 3.15.03 Canada in 3/03 with a 15 yr old female student. As police neared his mother's apartment, Lemmon fell/jumped to his death from a 4th floor balcony. Lemoine Daniel 1979 P Settled Diocesan Lawsuit filed in 1999 Baton Rouge, Source: which alleged abuse by LA State Times/Morning- LeMoine was settled 4/02. Advocate 4.20.02; The Secrecy and Advocate 4.25.02; The
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confidentiality orders from Advocate 4.29.02 Judge Settlement amount not disclosed but "well below...$600,000." After DA found out about settlement, he began in investigation. After the abuse incident, LeMoine was evaluated and offered treatment. Has not been in assignment since. Lenczycki Frederick 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Removed 2002. Arrested Joliet, IL Source: A. and convicted 2004 of Herald News 5.5.02; abuse of 3 boys. Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Sentenced to 5 yrs prison. Chicago Tribune 1.13.04; Also worked in MO and The Herald News 4.8.06; CA. About to be released Chicago Tribune 4.10.06; from prison 4/06. Instead, Chicago Tribune 4.10.06; remanded to mental Chicago Tribune 4.11.06; treatment facility upon Diocese of Joliet 4.13.06; release pending trial as to Chicago Tribune 3.9.08; whether he is sexually Chicago Daily Herald dangerous. Trial held 3.14.08; Chicago Tribune 3/08. Experts testified he 3.14.08; Daily Herald allegedly molested at 3.18.08; Daily Herald least 24 boys in 3 states 3.19.08; Daily Herald in a 25 yr career. Jury 3.19.08; Chicago Tribune said he was too 3.19.08 dangerous to release & Assignments: sent him back to prison. Chicago Tribune 3.24.08 Released 9/09 on parole. (add'l article); Chicago Daily On IL sex offender Herald 3.24.08 (add'l article); registry. Chicago Daily Herald 3.25.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 7.9.09 (add'l article); Chicago Breaking News 9.24.09 (add'l article); Daily Herald 3.11.08
Leneweaver Raymond 1962 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of at Philadelphia, Source: O. least 12 youths from PA 9.11.80 memo from 1966-1980. Several Chancellor Statkus to transfers after Archbishop; Philadelphia Archdiocese first learned Inquirer 9.09.05; of abuse. Left active Philadelphia Inquirer ministry in 1980. 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Laicization announced Jury Report; Philadelphia 2005. Had been teaching Grand Jury Report--Patterns; in public schools since Philadelphia Inquirer leaving active ministry. 10.03.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile Lenihan John 1969 P Settled Diocesan Rmoved as pastor of Orange, CA Source: Peter church in 9/01 after he Orange County Register revealed to a LA Times 2.4.91; Orange County columnist (under Register 2.4.91; Orange pseudonym) that he had County Register 2.4.91; LA had several sexual Times 6.13.93; LA Times relationships. Admitted in 3.29.02; NBC4 4.1.02; LA 1991 to church officials Times 4.2.02; Dallas that he sexually abused a Morning News 6.12.02; teenage girl in the 1970s. National Catholic Reporter Church paid $25,000 to (corrected) 4.11.03; Amazing settle lawsuit; allowed him Connections 7.18.03; LA to continue to work. In Times 1.11.04; OC Weekly 12/01, he was accused in 4.12.04; OC Register 2nd lawsuit of molesting a 5.17.05; Long Beach Press 2nd teenage girl starting Telegram 10.23.05; Orange http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 23 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
in the late 1970s. Civil suit County Register 9.14.07 settled for $1.2M. Assignments: Criminal charges dropped OC Weekly 3.6.09 (add'l 2003 due to Supreme article); OC Weekly 6.2.08 Court ruling. Laicized. (add'l article); Tribune 2.7.10 (add'l article); OC Weekly 3.4.05 Lennon John W. 1955 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002 after New York, NY Source: accusations of abuse in The Journal News (NY) 1970s. Denied 4.21.02 (in collection of allegations. Allegations articles); Journal News first surfaced in 1997 and 9.14.03 (in collection of diocese cleared him after articles); Journal News investigation. Never told 4.19.02 (in collection of accuser. After 2002 articles); USA Today removal, he was told he 11.11.02; Journal News would never return to 7.09.05 active assignments. Lent James B Accused Congregation Lent , a SSS brother, was Spokane, WA Source: Walter of the Blessed on leave from position as Spokesman-Review 5.17.94; Sacrament elementary school Statement of Investigating teacher for Cleveland Officer--Affidavit of Facts diocese and was studying 5.18.94; Spokesman-Review at Gonzaga Univ when he 5.19.94; Spokesman-Review was arrested in Spokane 5.20.94; Information--State 5/94 after 13 yr old boy of Washington 5.20.94; accused him of Warrant 5.20.94; Release performing oral sex on the Conditions 5.20.94; boy in a mall restroom Spokesman-Review 5.23.94; and giving him $20. Spokesman-Review 5.30.94; Released on bail posted Order of Dismissal returning by Order. Committed Bail to Order after Death suicide 5/29/94 before he 6.1.94; Congregation of the could be arraigned. In Blessed Sacrament 1970s and early 1980s, Newsletter May/June 2005, Lent taught at St. Charles p. 5 Borromeo School in Albuquerque,NM.
Lentz Robert F. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Baltimore officials placed Baltimore, MD Source: Lentz on leave in Dec. Archdiocese of Baltimore 2002 after allegations Press Release 12.03.02; surfaced that he abused Baltimore Sun 12.04.02 two boys in mid- to late 1960s. Lentz denied the accusations. The victims came forward after Archdiocese published names of 56 other priests and brothers accused of abuse. Current status unknown. Not on list of active priests in Baltimore Archdiocese per their website 5/25/08. Leon Modesto B Accused Claretian Accused of abuse of 1 Los Angeles, Source: person in 1995-1996 per CA LA Archdiocesan Report Archdiocesan report. 1 2.17.04 page 6 civil suit filed. Assignments: LA times Database 4.20.06 Leonard John E. P Sued Diocesan Allegations in 1996 Richmond, VA Source: resulted only in Richmond Times Dispatch evaluation. Removed 5/02 5.5.02; Virginia Pilot 5.7.02; after recent allegations of Richmond Times Dispatch old abuse when he was at 5.8.02; Richmond Times St. John Vianney Dispatch 5.11.02; Richmond Seminary but reactivated Times Dispatch 6.19.02; by Bishop Sullivan 6/02 Virginia Pilot 6.21.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 24 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
after he overruled the Washington Post 7.19.02; review committee. Big Richmond Times Dispatch outcry over the decision. 7.19.02; Virginia Pilot Civil suit 10/03 later 8.02.02; Virginia Pilot dismissed on SOL. 8.11.02; Virginia Pilot Criminal charges in 2003; 8.12.02; Virginia Pilot sentenced 3/04 to 2 8.15.02; Virginia Pilot 9.1.02; consecutive 12 mo. jail Virginia Pilot 10.10.03; terms (suspended) and Virginia Pilot 1.14.04 probation. Removed Assignments: again 1/04. He then Richmond Richmond Times- resigned from priesthood. Dispatch 1.14.04 (add'l article); Richmond Times- Dispatch 1.15.04 (add'l article); Virginia Pilot 1.16.04 (add'l article); Virginia Pilot (AP) 3.31.04 (add'l article); Richmond Times Dispatch 9.30.04 (add'l article); Virginia Pilot 10.2.04 (add'l article) Leonard Patrick 1996 P Accused Augustinian Removed from Charlotte, NC Source: assignment 9/03 after Charlotte Observer (NC) credible allegations that 3.2.04 he sexually abused a minor before coming to Charlotte NC in 1998. No information about his assignment between ordination in 1996 and his assignment to Charlotte in 1998 or when the alleged abuse occurred. Parishioners were not told the reason for the removal until 3/04. Woman also came forward to allege that he spoke to her in a lewd manner.
LePine Clement 1946 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of at Marquette, MI Source: J. least 2 girls in 1960s and The Compass 12.1.00; 1970s. Diocese said in WLUC 8.22.05; Detroit Free 2005 that charges were Press 8.24.05 valid. Diocese agreed to remove his name from the parish hall at St. Joseph Parish in Ishpeming where he served from 1957-1986. Died 2000. Lepire Roland M. 1975 P Settled Diocesan Suit filed 2/96 alleged that Providence, Source: Lepire abused a young RI Providence Journal-Bulletin man on several occasions 2.10.96; Providence Journal- in 1978. Suit also claimed Bulletin 9.10.02; Providence that the pastor of the Journal 7.18.05; Young v. church helped to cover it Gelineau, Petition for Writ of up. Claims against this Certiorari 1.09.07; priest were settled 9/02 Providence Journal 12.2.07; as part of $13.5M mass Boston Globe 12.2.07; settlement involving 36 Burlington Free Press victims of priest abuse in 12.7.07; Providence Journal Providence Diocese. 1.18.08; Providence Journal 2002 Catholic Directory 8.31.08; Fox 25 11.23.09; showed him "absent on SNAP Statement 11.23.09 leave." Another suit filed Assignments: 2003 alleged abuse in BA.org Assignment Record early 1980s & settled 8/08 as part of $1.326M settlement by Providence http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 25 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Diocese. Leroux Edward N. 1956 P Accused Diocesan One man alleged Leroux Albany, NY Source: had molested 50 times Albany Times Union 6.29.02; over two year period Times Union (NY) 7.23.02; when he was in early Albany Times Union 1.31.05; teens. Diocese learned of Albany Times Union 2.28.05; abuse in 1992 but he was Albany Times Union 10.2.05 allowed to continue in ministry until he retired in 1996. Bishop Hubbard removed him from remaining active ministry in 6/02. LeRoux died 1/05. At least 2 other victims known. Claims settled with Diocese at mediation in 2/05. Leroy Brother B Sued Oblate Brother Leroy was one of Sioux Falls, Source: several religious accused SD MWD et al v. Catholic in 2010 civil suit against Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Diocese, Oblates & Minnehaha County Circuit Sisters of the Divine Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader Savior which alleged 8.6.10; Sioux City Journal abuse of students at 8.6.10 Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. In the suit, one man said he was sexually abusedby Br. Leroy between 1964- 1970 when he was 6-12 yrs old. Also alleges abuse by other students at Tekakwitha. Lesniak Francis 1943 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Accused of Greensburg, Source: M. abuse of 11 yr old boy in PA Tribune-Review 3.8.05; approx. 1962. 2nd suit Tribune-Review 3.16.05; filed 8/05 alleging abuse Tribune-Review 5.11.05; at approx. same time. Tribune-Review 8.17.05; Lesniak died in 1991. Times-Leader (AP) 8.17.05 Lesniewski Eldred B. 1953 P Accused Diocesan As priest and religious Milwaukee, Source: instructor, Lesniewski WI Peter Isely Article 2.10.04; abused minor altar boys Statement by Archdiocese of at St. Joseph's Milwaukee 7.09.04; Orphanage. He abused 1 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel boy from 1961-1990 (age 7.10.04 11-40). Civl suit filed Assignments: 1992. Lesniewski's name BA.org Assignment Record appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of allegations of abuse. He retired in 1992 and died in 1996. Lessard Joseph 1980 P Convicted Diocesan Admitted in 1986 to Phoenix, AZ Source: Marcel sexually abusing a 14- Phoenix New Times year-old boy. 2 felony 10.25.89; Arizona Republic charges were reduced to 6.22.02; Arizona Republic misdemeanors in a plea 11.10.02; Arizona Republic bargain after Bishop 6.3.03; Phoenix New Times O'Brien wrote to the judge 6.19.03; Arizona Republic requesting leniency 8.8.03; Arizona Republic because Lessard was 1.26.06; Arizona Republic remorseful. Sentence was 11.10.06; Arizona Republic 3 years probation and 2.27.10 $100 fine. Continued to http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 26 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
work as priest, including time as a hospital chaplain in the Rockford IL diocese. Removed 2002. Phoenix diocese settled the civil case in 2006 for $50K. Lives in Thailand per 11/06 article. Lessard Joseph P. 1952 P Sued Admits to sexually St. Louis, MO Source: abusing 12 boys in 3 Post-Dispatch 3.17.02; parishes in 1970s. Scripps Howard News Allegedly threatened Service 3.18.02; St. Louis victims with a gun; older Post-Dispatch 5.6.02; St. victims coerced younger Louis Post-Dispatch 6.4.05; ones. Used camper in St. Louis Post-Dispatch abuse. After a 1976 7.8.08 complaint Lessard was Assignments: transferred to a new BA.org Assignment Record parish, then treated in MN. Went to NM Paraclete halfway house in 1979 and was a hospital chaplain afterward. Was parish priest again before retiring 1993. Archdiocesan lawyers settled 2 complaints 1996-1997. New suit filed 6/05 alleged abuse from 1895- 1992. May have settled 7/08. Leu James E. 1971 P Convicted Diocesan Accused in 1989 of Davenport, IA Source: systematically abusing 2 Documents from Kaspers v. altar boys 1985-89. Pled Father James Elmer Leu, et guilty, convicted 1989, al 1992; Leu's Clergy Record sentenced to 2 years. from Diocese of Davenport; Worked with Bass. Bishop Ruling 10.26.92; Iowa City O'Keefe was deposed. Press-Citizen 8.21.04; Quad- Name appeard on City Times 7.10.08 Diocese's 7/10/08 list of Assignments: "credibly accused" BA.org Concise Assignment abusers. Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08
Lewis Kenneth 1991 P Accused Diocesan In 2002 Lewis was Tulsa, OK Source: publicly accused of Dallas Morning News abusing several youths in 7.28.02; Tulsa World mid- 1990s. He had been 7.29.02; Associated Press sent for treatment in 1994 7.30.02; Tulsa World and then reassigned by 7.31.02; Tulsa World 7.31.02 Bishop. Bishop did not (2nd); Dallas Morning News remove him until 2002 7.31.02; Tulsa World 8.1.02; even after repeated Tulsa World 8.14.02; Tulsa complaints. No charges World 8.17.02; Tulsa World filed because statute had 9.19.02; KOTV 10.14.04; run. In 2007, parents of Chicago Sun Times 3.16.07; one 14 yr old youth filed KTEN 3.16.07; KSWO (AP) suit alleging Lewis had 7.21.07; Joplin Globe (AP) molested the boy in 2001 7.21.07 during trip to Chicago. In Assignments: 1/11 OK Sup Court Tulsa World 11.4.09 (add'l allowed case to go article); SNAP Statement forward. Laicization 11.16.10 (add'l article); announced 7/07. Named SNAP Statement 1.14.11 2nd suit 11/09. (add'l article) Lewkiewicz Richard 1968 P Sued Diocesan In massive civil suit filed Brooklyn, NY Source: 10/03, 27 victims allege Newsday 10.02.03; Queens
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abuse by 24 priests, Chronicle 10.09.03; including Lewkiewicz. Newsday 11.05.04 One man alleges that he was raped by Lewkiewicz. Same man also alleges that Fr. Howard Richmond saw the abuse but did nothing. One article says Lewkiewicz no longer working as a priest but his name was in the 2002 Catholic Directory. 2/04 article says that diocese investigation has found allegations to be "unsubstantiated" and he continued to work. Lezuchowski Walter J. 1959 P Accused Diocesan Barred from working in Detroit, MI Source: churches after Detroit Free Press 6.10.02; Archdiocese decided he Dallas Morning News had abused a girl over 16 6.12.02; Detroit News in early 1990s. Sent for 7.14.02; Detroit Free Press treatment. Archdiocese 10.19.02; USA Today said in 2002 that he had 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press not been active for 4.14.03; Michigan Catholic several years but said 5.27.05; News-Herald next day that he had been 6.11.06; Detroit Free Press working in parish for 5 1.04.07; Archdiocese of years. Immediately placed Detroit Status Report 10.09 him on leave. Criminal Assignments: complaint made about Archdiocese of Detroit Press same time. Permanently Release 5.10.02 banned from ministry 2005. Died 12/29/06. Liberatore, Albert M. 1989 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of altar Scranton, PA Source: Jr. boy. Liberatore arrested Clarion-Ledger 5.19.04; 2004, convicted, and Times Leader 5.20.04; sentenced in 2005 to 10 Citizens Voice 11.9.04; years probation. Laicized Citizens Voice 5.19.05; 7/06. Arrested 11/06 for Philly.com (AP) 6.8.05; NY parole violation. Per 2004 Newsday 8.11.05; Times federal civil suit, bishop Leader 1.18.06; Times was informed of abuse Leader 2.14.06; Times allegations in 1997 but did Leader 3.21.06; Times nothing. Civil trial started Leader 7.9.06; Times Leader 11/07. Plaintiff reached 7.13.06; Times Leader $3M settlement before 7.28.06; Times Leader jury deliberation. On sex 11.04.06; Times Tribune offender registry in PA 1.30.07; Times Leader 6/11. 3.20.07 Assignments: Times-Tribune 10.25.07 (add'l article); Times Leader 11.06.07 (add'l article); Citizens Voice 11.07.07 (add'l article); Times Tribune 11.09.07 (add'l article); Times Leader 2.24.10 (add'l article); Times Leader 7.9.06 Liberty James L. 1957 P Accused Oblate Accused of abuse of an Norwich, CT Source: 18 yr old girl in 1980s. He Hartford Courant 7.6.95; was working as a Norwich (CT) Bulletin marriage and family 5.10.02 counselor with Catholic Family Services in Norwich at the time of the abuse. She had gone to him for counseling after death of her brother. Died http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 28 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
in 7/95. Lieberth Joseph J. 1968 P Sued Diocesan On 4/02 list of priests in Cleveland, Source: Cleveland diocese who OH Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron had been accused in the Beacon Journal 4.9.02; past of sexual abuse. He Akron Beacon Journal had received evaluation 4.18.02; Plain Dealer and treatment and was 6.16.02; Cleveland Scene returned to ministry. 1.15.03 Admitted molesting one Assignments: victim, the 17 yr old son of BA.org Assignment Record a church deacon, during a trip to CA in 1986. Lieberth referred to it as an "isolated incident" and Aux. Bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family not to call police. Add'l victim came forth in 2002 alleging abuse on trip in 1985. 1 civil suit filed 7/02 by 1st victim. Still on leave 2009. Liggio John R. 1975 P Accused Augustinian Liggio, a teacher of Philadelphia, Source: religion and campus PA Philadelphia Daily News ministry director at 1.14.03; Philadelphia Malvern Prep School, was Inquirer 1.15.03; investigated by the DA's Philadelphia Inquirer 8.30.03 office in Jan. 2003 after allegations that he abused a student at the school in 1997-1998. He was placed on leave in late 2002 after allegation surfaced. He denied allegations. In Sept. 2003 DA's office declined to file charges because of insufficient evidence.
Liles Ronan P Sued Diocesan Sued 1999. Accused of St. Paul- Source: abuse of 2 brothers in Minneapolis, Doe v. Arch. of St. Paul; early 1970s. Plaintiffs say MN Court of Appeals, MN; C9- they met Liles at boy 99-2164 scout camp. He would shower with them and hug and kiss them. They often stayed overnight at rectory, sleeping in same bed as Liles. Lower court case dismissed on statute of limitations. Appealed to Minnesota Court of Appeals which upheld the dismissal in August 2000. Not listed in 1989 Catholic Directory Lilly Stephen B Sued Benedictine Lilly was dormitory St. Cloud, MN Source: resident perfect at St. Doe v. Br. Lilly; Stearns Cty, John Univ. where Plaintiff MN; certified copy of was student. Plainitiff said complaint 11.10.94; Lilly sexually and mentally Behindthepinecurtain.com abused him 1989-1990 7.10.10; Star Tribune when he sought 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times counseling. Allegations 4.1.11; WCCO-TV 4.29.11 surfaced in 1992 and Civil suit filed in 1994. Victim and Lilly received counseling. Lilly left St. John's community in 1993
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and was dispensed from his religious vows. Lima Jose P Accused Diocesen Lima, originally from Bridgeport, Source: Afonso Brazil but now a CT South Coast Today 8.18.08; naturalized U.S. citizen, Telegram & Gazette (AP) had been working at 8.19.08; Boston Globe Francis Xavier Church in 8.20.08; O Journal 8.22.08 Hyannis and other churches in the Fall River Diocese for at least 10 yrs. He was placed on leave 8/08 after allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor in Bridgeport CT. He left immediately for Brazil after being notified of investigation by CPS. Limoges Robert 1979 P Sued Diocesan In 1984 Limoges was Lafayette, LA Source: Marcel accused by youth of The Times of Acadiana making sexual advances 1.30.86; Baton Rogue while on camping trip. Morning Advocate 11.07.91; Boy told parents who Decision in Mitchell v. called another priest and Limoges, Louisiana Court of Limoges was confronted Appeals, Third Circuit, 05- by Msgr. Larroque. He 832 admitted and was immediately removed from assignment. Larroque told family any and all costs of counseling would be covered by Diocese. Parents told District Attorney but refused to press charges. Civil suit filed 1991. Trial court dismissed and Plaintiffs appealed. Appeal denied 2006.
Linam Jesse S. 1961 P Sued Diocesan Linam "retired" in 1993 Galveston- Source: after Diocese learned of Houston, TX Houston Chronicle 7.12.02; allegations of sexual Houston Chronicle 8.30.02; miscounduct with a boy Houston Chronicle 6.19.03 that occurred in 1973- 1974. His priestly faculties were removed in June, 2002. Civil suit filed in 2002 alleges Linam abused one plaintiff and possibly many more between 1961 and 1993. Judge dismissed in August 2002 on grounds of statute of limitations. Lind Thomas 1960 ? P Sued Priests of the Placed on leave after Sioux Falls, Source: Sacred Heart. allegations in SD civil suit SD Milwaukee Journal Sentinel S.C.J. that he had abused 8.11.11; Milwaukee Journal children at a Native Sentinel 8.11.11; Milwaukee American School in the Journal Sentinel 8.18.11; 1970s. No previous SNAP Statement 8.18.11 allegations. Order said charges "not credible" 2/11 and returned him to duty. Later statement by Order said that the allegation was actually "unsubstantiated." Civil suit is still pending in SD http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 30 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Supreme Court 8/11. Lives and works in Jackson, MS diocese. Lind, Jr. John A. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of two Wilmington, Source: (Alfred J.) boys in their early teens DE News Journal 10.7.05; News between 1963-1965. 1st Journal 11.21.05; News youth was at St. Journal 11.20.05 (Major Catherine of Siena Account); The Dialog Church. Transferred in 11.16.06; News Journal 1965 and then allegedly 11.17.06; Daily Times (AP) abused the 2nd youth. 1.6.09; News Journal 1.7.09; Removed from active Daily Times 1.8.09; News ministry 1966. Died 1997. Journal 11.7.09; BA.Org One man received $68K Parish Assignments of settlement in 2004 and Accused Delaware Priests diocese was negotiating Assignments: with the 2nd man in 2005. News Journal 11.16.06 Named on 11/06 list of abusive priests released by the Bishop. Named in new civil suit by 1 man 1/09. Lindner Jerold W. 1976 P Settled Jesuit Civil suit alleging abuse of Los Angeles, Source: 2 brothers in 1975 settled CA USA Today 11.11.02; Los for $625K in 1998. Angeles Times 12.14.02; Named in at least 1 more San Jose Mercury News civil suit in 2003 with 2 12.14.02; San Jose Mercury accusers alleging abuse News 12.15.02; LA 1973-83. Article Archdiocesan Report references 10 victims; the 2.17.04 page 5; Addendum 3 youngest were 5 years to LA Archdiocesan Report old. Also abused nieces 10.12.05; San Jose Mercury and nephews. Has lived News 4.01.08; Contra Costa at Sacred Heart Jesuit Times 4.01.08; Fox 59 (AP) Center at Los Gatos since 10.29.10; Mercury News 2001. Beaten 5/10 at Los 10.29.10; ABC 7 10.30.10; Gatos by one of his Mercury News 10.30.10; NY original accusers but Daily News 10.31.10; Daily survived. Accuser Mail 11.1.10; Courthouse arrested 10/10 and will be News Service 11.1.10 tried. Assignments: CBS News 11.1.10 (add'l article); Mercury News 11.4.10 (add'l article); Associated Press 11.12.10 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Los Angeles Times 12.14.02
Linehan David 1956 P Accused Diocesan Retired 1995. Vatican Seattle, WA Source: Anthony permanently barred him Seattle Times 8.22.04; from ministry in 2004. He Seattle Post-Intelligencer served in seven parishes 8.24.04; Seattle Post- and had been the object Intelligencer 1.06.05; of sexual abuse Spokesman-Review 7.12.05; allegations from two men, Associated Press 7.12.05 neither of whom pursued legal claims against the archdiocese. He was named in civil suit filed Jan. 2005. Linnemann Eugene 1980 P Accused Diocesan Linnemann had just taken Belleville, IL Source: G. a health leave for "stress St. Louis Post-Dispatch and depression" when he 5.11.93; St. Louis Post- was removed 5/93 from Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis duties as pastor of St. Post-Dispatch 1.14.95; Patrick Church in Ruma. Belleville News-Democrat http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 31 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
He was permanently 7.14.02; Belleville News removed from active Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville ministry 1/95. Accused of News-Democrat 4.24.07 abuse per diocesan records. Charges involved a minor and took place more than ten years previously. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave." Linssen Paul P Accused Jesuit Native of Holland. Was Fairbanks, AK Source: pastor in Hamilton before Fairbanks Daily News Miner becoming asst. pator in 9.28.60; Sitka Daily Sentinel Tununak in 1956. 10.7.60; Excerpt from Believed to have worked Bankruptcy Reorganization in Alaska at least from Documents for Fairbanks 1953-1960. Died in Sept. Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 1960 wheh his boat was caught in off-shore storm after leaving Bethel to make a supply trip to Nelson Island. One pending claim against Linssen shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Lipinski Vincent A. 1987 P Convicted Diocesan Archbp Sanchez Santa Fe, NM Source: confronted him re 2 USA Today 10.6.92; allegations in early 1990 Associated Press 1.2.93; that Lipinski had abused a Washington Times 8.14.93; youth after getting him Albuquerque Journal drunk. Lipinski denied; 9.21.96; Associated Press nothing done. Working at 4.17.02; Associated Press St. Anthony Parish in 6.15.02 Questa, NM when criminal charges filed 10/92. He pled guilty in 1993 to two charges of molesting a 14 yr old boy after giving him alcohol. Sentenced to jail, suspended for 5 yrs. Civil suit filed by boy in 1993 and settled in 1996. 6/02 article reports he was laicized at some point.
Lippold John L. 1957 P Accused Diocesan Lippold retired 2009. In Baltimore, MD Source: 10/10, archdiocese Baltimore Sun 5.19.11; learned of allegation that Statement by Archdiocese of he had abused a minor Baltimore 5.19.11; Catholic female over a two-year Review 5.19.11; WJZ period in late 1960s. He 5.19.11; Greenwich Times was assigned to Saints 5.20.11; Baltimore Sun Phillip & James Catholic 6.23.11 Church at the time. Archdiocese notified police who told themnot to pursue investigation or contact Lippold during police investigation. In 4/11, investigation stalled and archdiocese was allowed to talk with accuser and with Lippold who denied allegations. He was removed at that
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time. Lirette Albert 1945 ? P Accused Oblates Accused in 12/03 of Manchester, Source: fondling and molesting a NH NH AG Audit Records boy aged 13 or 14 in 3.26.09 1950. Alleged abuse occurred at home of priest's mother in Manchester. Same man also made allegations against Fr. J. Delphin Gagne. Liston Richard < 1978 P Accused Diocesan Accused of raping a Toledo, OH Source: teenager in Norwalk in Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major 1978. Diocese transferred Account); Toledo Blade him at least twice without 12.1.02; Toledo Blade telling anyone. Toledo 7.21.05 police investigation in 1985 into priest's financial interest in two gay bars uncovered the allegation from his past. Diocese sent himto treatment center in VA but he walked away from the Center. Liston died 1/94. Littleton Gregory 1990 P Accused Diocesan Per Metuchen Bishop, Metuchen, NJ Source: J. Littleton gave info to Charlotte Observer 2.21.04; diocese in 1993 that Star-Ledger 2.22.04; implicated him in sexual Charlotte Observer 2.24.04 abuse of 2 minors. Removed from duty and sent for evaluation and 3 yrs of therapy. Allowed to return to duty on limited basis and in 1997 he was returned to full time duty. Transferred to Charlotte NC diocese in 1997. Charlotte diocese told of his past. Accusations made to Metuchen 10/02 and passed to Charlotte. Not removed from duties by Charlotte until 2/04 when accusations found to be credible.
Llanos Theodore 1974 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse years Los Angeles, Source: ago by numerous CA Times Picayune 12.18.94; individuals (30+) in 1995. Reuters 11.29.95; City News Sued by 6 in 1996. Service 11.29.95; City News Committed suicide 1997. Service 2.05.96; New Times Cases dismissed due to (LA) 5.02.02; Cleveland SOL in 1996. Another civil Plain Dealer 5.25.02; LA suit filed 1997. 2 more in Times 8.18.02; Pasadena 2003. Llanos had as Star News 11.24.03; LA many as 21 victims. # 4 Archdiocesan Report on Archdiocese's list of 2.17.04 page 2; Orange top 10 abusers. All County Register 7.16.07; included in massive LA City of Angels 12.07.07 archdiocese $660 mil Assignments: settlement 7/07. LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Llorente Segundo P Sued Jesuit Sued 12/04. Accused of Fairbanks, AK Source: abuse between 1956- Alaskan Shepherd June-July 1957 by one plaintiff. 2003: Our Lady of the Another plaintiff added to Snows Parish, Hooper Bay, suit 8/05. Died. Claims Alaska: 1928-2003; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 33 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
included in 11/07 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner settlement with the 12.29.04; Anchorage Daily Jesuits. Two or more News 12.30.04; Fairbanks pending claims shown in Daily News-Miner 8.17.05; bankruptcy reorganization Anchorage Daily News documents for Fairbanks 8.17.05; Anchorage Daily Diocese 1/25/10 News 11.20.07; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1; Alakanuk - Saint Ignatius Catholic Church Web site 1.25.10; Emmonak - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Web Site1.25.10 Loeffler Charles 1941 P Sued Jesuit Sent to Iraq as missionary Boston, MA Source: M. within 2-3 years of Boston Globe 7.5.92; Boston ordination. Spent 20 yrs Herald 1.30.03; Boston there, returning to states Globe 1.30.03; NY Times in 1969. He was one of 12 1.30.03 new priests named in Assignments: 1/03 lawsuits. A 71 yr old BA.org Assignment Record woman says he abused her and her sister in 1941. Loeffer died in 1992 at age 80. Woman who filed suit wanted people to know that abuse within the Archdiocese did not begin just in 1950s. Logan William R. 1969 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of 2 Rockville Source: girls in 1970s-1980s. Centre, NY Newsday 4.09.06; NY Post Placed on leave March 4.09.06; Newsday 4.11.06; 2006. One woman tape- Newsday 9.15.06; WCBS recorded conversation 9.16.06; Newsday 9.30.06; with him just before his Newsday 10.01.06; suspension. He denies all Newsday 2.27.07 allegations. A parent came forward to say she had complained about his behavior to Diocese inearly 1980s. Diocese reinstated him in Sept. 2006 after review board could not substantiate complaints. Suit filed 9/06. Both women plaintiffs filed criminal complaints in Feb. 2007. Logrip Joseph 1972 P Accused Diocesan One of 21 priests placed Philadelphia, Source: on administrative leave by PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia Philadelphia archdiocese Press Release 3.8.11; 3/7/11 pending Statement of Cardinal Rigali investigation for credible Regarding Administrative allegations involving Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia sexual abuse or Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times inappropriate behavior 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer with minors. Last 3.9.11; Times Herald 3.9.11; assignment: in residence Philadelphia Inquirer at St. Stanislaus in 3.10.11; Philly Burbs Lansdale.Mentioned in 3.10.11; Philly Burbs 2/11 civil suit as having 3.11.11; Philly.com 3.12.11 knowledge of attack on one youth but not doing anything. Lombard Samuel J. 1946 P Accused Diocesan Retired in 1998 and died Boston, MA Source: in 1999. Accused in 2001 Boston Herald 1.29.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 34 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
pro se lawsuit of Boston Herald 2.1.02; sodomizing a 9 yr old Boston Globe 3.3.02; Boston altar boy in sacristy in Globe 3.4.02; Boston Herald 1968. Suit dismissed on 6.17.02; Boston Herald SOL. In 6/02 a woman 12.19.02; Boston Globe came forward to say that 12.19.02; Boston Globe Lombard had sexually 7.23.03 assaulted her as an adult. Assignments: Youth Minister Boston Archdiocesan Christopher Reardon Assignment Record (accused of multiple counts of abuse) was an altar boy under Lombard and Fr. Jon Martin, under fire for his sexual habits and his supervision of Reardon, says he was recruited into priesthood by Lombard Loofborough Charles B Sued Redemptorist Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: between 1978-1981. CA LA Archdiocesan Report Named in 2003 suit by 2.17.04 page 6 one accuser. Status Assignments: unknown. LA Times Database 4.20.06 Loomis Richard 1976 P Sued Diocesan Prior to ordination, Los Angeles, Source: A. Loomis was known as CA Los Angeles Times 2.07.04; Brother Beckett. Sued LA Archdiocese Report 2003. Accused of abuse 2.17.04 page 2; City of of 1 from 1968-1971. Angels 3.20.07; City of Another incident in 1974 Angels 9.25.08; Bulletin of became known in 2004. Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Placed on leave 2/04 but Church 6.7.09, p. 4; still shown as pastor of WilliamLobdell.com 9.18.09; Saints Felicitas and LA Times 9.19.09; Perpetua Church in San Associated Press 9.19.09 Marino, CA thru 6/30/09. Assignments: Loomis served as LA Archdiocesan Report canonical investigator for Addendum 11.15.05; LA allegations of abuse Times Database 4.20.06 beginning 2001. In 2009 deposition, Loomis revealed how Cardinal Mahoney failed to properly deal with abuser Michael Baker.
Lopez Jorge B Sued Franciscan Man filed suit in 1994 Phoenix, AZ Source: Ortiz alleging that he was altar Arizona Republic 2.5.94; boy at Sacred Heart in Arizona Republic 2.28.04; Prescott in 1975 and that Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Lopez molested him in the rectory. Police report at the time indicated that the victim was intoxicated when he entered Lopez's room but Lopez admitted full responsibility and punishment for the abuse. He promised to pay for victim's counseling but did not. Suit settled 1996. Also served in Oakland diocese. Lopez Joseph < 1963 P Accused Claretian Accused of abuse of 1 girl Los Angeles, Source: from 1962-1966. CA LA Archdiocesan Report Archdiocese informed of 2.17.04 page 5 this in 1992 by the Order. Assignments: Lopez left priesthood in LA Archdiocesan Report
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1970. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Lopez Rosario P Sued Diocesan Lopez, a native of the Las Cruces, Source: Philippines, worked in the NM El Paso Times 4.18.10; El Las Cruces diocese (then Paso Times 5.10.10; part of the El Paso Alamogordo Daily News Diocese) in the mid- 5.21.11 1970s. Civll suit filed in NM 4/10 alleges that he fondled and groped an altar boy before returning to the Philippines. When he left the diocese, another priest from the Philippines, Manuel Perez Maramba, replaced him and allegedly abused the same youth. Case settled 5/11. Lopez Lopez Fernando 2000 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 2004 re abuse of Los Angeles, Source: 1. Other victims found. CA Desert Sun (CA) / AP Sent from Rome Italy to 9.29.04; ABC News 4.14.06; St. Thomas the Apostle NY Times (AP) 1.28.08; church in LA in 2001. KNBC 4.04.08; Press Citizen of Colombia. 2005 Telegram 7.10.08; LA Times conviction/prison 5.7.09; SNAP Fact Sheet sentence overturned 4/06 6.9.10; PR Newswire by appeals court. In 1/08 6.28.11; LA Times 6.29.11; the CA. Supreme Ct. Sacramento Bee 6.29.11; overturned the appeals KTLA 6.29.11; KPCC 7.1.11; court decision and FishBowlLA 7.1.11 returned case to the court Assignments: which upheld conviction LA Times Database 4.20.06 4/08. CA Supreme Ct. refused to hear appeal. 20 yr old man filed suit 5/09. Deported per CA Sex Offender Registry. News reports 6/11 say he was convicted in Rome in 2000. Lord John 1983 P Sued Diocesan Diocese of Orange Orange, CA Source: "Jack" W. named Lord as one of six LA Times 2.18.89; OC priests accused in 2003 of Register 12.24.03; OC sexual abuse of minors. Register 5.17.05; Orange Lord died from County Weekly 12.8.08 complications of AIDS in Assignments: Feb. 1989 at age 46. Also OC Weekly 3.04.05 known as Father "Jack". He had been at St. Columban Church for 6 yrs before his death. Shown as absent on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Civil suit was filed in Dec. 2003 by one Plaintiff. No date given for alleged abuse or info on parish where it occurred. $3,739,842 settlement in 2005. Lorento Anthony 1972 P Accused Pallotine In 1994 an individual Baltimore, MD Source: alleged to archdiocese Archdiocese of Baltimore that Lorento had abused 9.25.02 him. Archdiocese told Pallotine Order. No info on Lorento's status but he was not in 2002 Catholic Directory. In 1993
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Catholic Directory, he was shown working in New York. ame appeared on Sept. 2002 list from Arch. of Baltimore of priests and religious priests and brothers who had been accused of child abuse and molestation. Lorenz William A. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Resigned from parish Syracuse, NY Source: 6/02 after admitting he Post-Standard (NY) 6.26.02; seduced girl when she Post-Standard 9.5.02; Post- was a high school student Standard 6.18.03; Post- and that they continued a Standard 8.22.03; Post- relationship for 10 years. Standard 1.8.04 Woman complained to diocese in 1993 and Diocese paid her over $17K for counseling. Lorenz sent to St. Luke's and then was returned to parish work in1995. Woman filed suit 9/02. He was permanently removed from ministry per 6/03 article. Lorenzoni Larry 1951 P Sued Salesian Accused of abuse of 1 Los Angeles, Source: person in 1957-1958 per CA LA Archdiocesan Report Archdiocesan report. 2.17.04 page 5; SF Weekly Named in 1 civil suit. 1.05.06; InjuryBoard.com Worked at Vatican from 1.28.08; City of Angels 1986-1990 and later at 3.19.08; San Jose Mercury the Salesian Provincial News 4.01.08 Office. Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Loskarn George B. 1965 P Accused Diocesan In 2002 a person alleged Baltimore, MD Source: sexual abuse by Loskarn Archdiocese of Baltimore in late 1960s when the Press Release 6.09.02; man was a teenager. Baltimore Sun 6.10.02; Loskarn admitted and he Washington Post 6.10.02; was placed on leave. Archdiocese of Baltimore Abuse occurred during 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun Loskarn's first assignment 12.04.02 after ordination and Assignments: apparently took place Archdiocese of Baltimore during an out-of-state trip. 9.25.02 Name appears on Sept. 2002 list from Baltimore Archdiocese of abusive priests.
Lott Richard B Sued Benedictine In a civil suit filed 2005, Paterson, NJ Source: E. one man alleged abuse Daily Record 9.3.05 by Lott at Delbarton School in 1977. He also said that Lott gave him alcohol and marijuana. The Order said it learned of accusations against Lott in 2004 and reported the abuse to police. Lott Roger 1954 B Accused Benedictine Accused in 1996 of Nashville, TN Source: sexual molestation of 1 Nashville Scene 6.27.02; man who was altar boy in Nashville Tennessean Nashville in late 1950s. 8.20.02; Birmingham News Order removed him from 7.6.03; Nashville duty in 1996 and placed Tennessean 2.17.04; him in a restricted setting. Nashville Weekly 1.12.06; Order also facilitated a Bulletin of Holy Spirit http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 37 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
meeting between the Catholic Bulletin 5.29.11; accuser and the priest National Surviver Advocates who said he wasan Coalition 5.29.11 alcoholic and could not remember any abuse. Still a member of the order when he died 5.22.11. Louis Martin J. 1966 P Convicted Diocesan In 1990 20 yr old woman Cleveland, Source: accused Louis of OH Plain Dealer 11.28.92; Plain molesting and raping her Dealer 12.6.92; Plain Dealer several times when she 3.6.93; Plain Dealer 5.23.96; was 10. Diocese made Plain Dealer 5.17.01; Plain Louis resign & sent him to Dealer 3.10.02; Plain Dealer counseling. Girl filed civil 3.12.02; Plain Dealer suit in 1991; settled in 3.29.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 1992. Louis indicted on 3.30.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; rape charges in 1992; in Akron Beacon Journal 1993 he was sentenced 4.9.02; CBS 60 Minutes to 5-25 yrs prison. Still in 6.12.02; Plain Dealer prison 8/11. Other victims 6.16.02 came forward when Assignments: charges filed. He admitted BA.org Assignment Record in therapy to abusing as many as 90 (diocese said really 14-16). In 2001, a civil suit was filed alleging Louis also abused a young man. Lovell Lawrence 1951 P Convicted Claretians Convicted in 1986 (Los Los Angeles, Source: Joseph Angeles--3 yrs probation) CA Associated Press 3.26.03; (LJ) for abuse of 14 yr old boy LA Times 3.26.03; Pasadena and in 2004 for abuse of Star-News 11.24.03; LA several boys in 1970s- Archdiocesan Report 1980s (Phoenix--14 yrs 2.17.04 page 5; Associated prison). Still in prison Press 8.31.04; Albuquerque 8/11. Placed on leave Tribune 12.29.06 1985 and laicized 1992. Assignments: Married woman with 3 LA Archdiocesan Report boys in 1995.She knew Addendum 11.15.05; LA he had been a priest but Times Database 4.20.06 never knew of past allegations until his arrest in 2003. He was a counselor and worked for U of NM health center. Civil suits filed 1996 and 12/03.
Lower Richard T. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Accused of inappropriate Manchester, Source: sexual conduct with a NH Associated Press 12.31.02; young man in 1989. He Concord Monitor 12.31.02; denied that accusation, Boston Globe 12.31.02; underwent a Union Leader (AP) 1.4.03; psychological evaluation, Union Leader 1.10.03; and was cleared to return Manchester Report by NH to work. Another man Atty General 3.3.03; came forward 12/02 to Documents from NH Atty allege abuse in 1973 at General Report 3.3.03; St. Rose of Lima Parish Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG when he was a minor. Audit Records 3.26.09 When advised of new allegations and decision to place him on leave, Lower disappeared and was found dead along a hiking trail two days later. Believed to have committed suicide. Loyd Frederick 1970 P Accused Diocesan Someone reported 1985 Columbus, Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 38 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
A. incident of sexual abuse OH Statement by Diocese of of a 15 yr old boy for 2 yrs Columbus 1.18.09; at St. Francis de Sales Columbus Dispatch 1.20.09; Church in Newark to NBC4i 1.20.09; Newark Diocese 11/08. Bishop Advocate 1.20.09; WBNS ordered Loyd to refrain 1.20.09; Columbus Dispatch from all public ministry 1.21.09; Newark Advocate pending investigaion. In 1.21.09 12/08 Review Board found allegationsto be credible & Bishop has begun process to remove Loyd permanently. His last assignment was in 2004 and he retired from active ministry in 2006. Diocese stated this was first allegation against Loyd. Loyola Mother N Accused Ursuline Mother Loyola, who Helena, MT Source: worked at St. Ignatius PCVA Law Firm Press Mission Boarding School, Release 3.25.11; The was accused of abusing Missoulian 6.5.11; The at least 24 of the over 500 Missoulian 6.6.11 claimants included in massive $166M settlement with Jesuits in 2011. Abuse occurred in 1950s and early 1960s. She was supervisor of theboys' dorm and would take individual boys back to her room at night for sex. It is believed her last name was Menager. Lozano Carlos 1993 P Convicted Oblate Served as Oblate brother San Antonio, Source: for several years prior to TX San Antonio Express News ordination. Convicted 2.3.94; San Antonio Express 1994 for abuse of 4 boys. News 2.4.94; Orlando 30 days in jail & 10 yrs Sentinel 2.4.94; San Antonio probation (deferred Express-News 2.6.94; San adjudication). Civil suit Antonio Express-News filed 1994. Left priesthood 1.24.95; San Antonio in 1994. One victim Express News 6.30.95; San committed suicide in Antonio Express News 1997. Shortly before 7.12.95; San Antonio probation over in 2004, he Express News 7.26.97; San was arrested for computer Antonio Express News pornography and judge 3.25.04; San Antonio soon sentenced him to 20 Express News 4.7.04; San yrs in prison for each of 4 Antonio Express News prior convictions (to be 7.14.04; KSAT.com 7.14.04; served concurrently). San Antonio Express News 4.20.05; SNAP Statement 12.30.08; The Ranger 9.24.09
Lucas C. Neil 1967 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 12/02 Toledo, OH Source: after allegations he Toledo Blade 12.10.02; sexually abused more Toledo Blade 3.30.04; than one boy in mid- Toledo City Paper 8.9.04; 1970s. Review board Diocese of Toledo Status recommended his Report 2.17.05; Toledo removal. Lucas did not Blade 11.07.07; Diocese of deny the accusations. Toledo Status Report 4.8.08; 3/04 report from Diocese Diocese of Toledo Status says that Lucas was one Report 12.31.10 of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry because of http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 39 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
credible or substantiated allegations. Died 11/07. Lucio Justin 1972 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of 2 Dallas, TX Source: Joseph immigrant youths in late Dallas Morning News 1980s. Also accused of 1.12.03; Dallas Morning financial misdealings. News 1.13.03; Dallas Stayed on active duty Morning News 1.24.03; despite knowledge by Houston Chronicle 7.02.03; diocese. "On special Dallas Morning News assignment" per 1993 10.23.03; Dallas Morning Directory. Worked at News 11.22.03; Dallas Casita Maria helping Morning News 7.14.06; immigrants. Bishop said WFFA 11.02.06 "retire"in 2003 but Lucio kept working. Died 11/06. Luck David M. 1987 P Accused Diocesan Removed from ministry in Harrisburg, Source: (H.?) approx. 1988 after PA Patriot News 6.30.06 allegations that he abused a minor. He was a deacon at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Annville when the abuse occurred. Laicization announced 6/06. Luckay Thomas 1965 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on 4/02 Cleveland, Source: J. list of Cleveland Diocese OH Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron priests no longer in active Beacon Journal 4.9.02 ministry because of Assignments: allegations in the past of BA.org Assignment Record abuse of minors. He is in the 1988 and 1990 Catholic Directories but not in 1993, 1995 or 2002 editions. He is shown in one source as having been active at St. Ignatius Catholic church in 1972. No other information is found. Lucy Marie Sister N Sued Sisters of the Sister Lucy Marie, Mother Sioux Falls, Source: Divine Savior Superior of the SD MWD et al v. Catholic orphanage, was one of Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, several religious accused Minnehaha County Circuit in 2010 civil suit against Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader Diocese, Oblates & 8.6.10; Sioux City Journal Sisters of the Divine 8.6.10 Savior which alleged abuse of students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. She is accused of abuse in 1950s-1960s by two women who allege she forced them to simulate sex acts with a life-size doll.
Luczak Ralph 1958 P Accused Holy Cross Woman said in 2003 that Fort Wayne- Source: Luczak molested her on South Bend, South Bend Tribune 2.2.03 several occasions during IN summer of 1969 when family was at grandmother's lake house near a Holy Cross retreat house. She was 10. Told mom who told doctor and police. Nothing done. Mom then told a priest http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 40 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
and Luczak was immediately sent to Calif. Plaintiff thought he was going to monastery. Instead he was placed at High School. Died at age 38 in 1970. Order says nothing in his personnel file re abuse. Luddy Francis E. n.d. P Settled Diocesan Two brothers filed Altoona- Source: separate civil suits in Johnstown, United Press International 1980s alleging Luddy, PA 10.27.88; United Press their godfather, abused International 10.25.90; Legal them as early as 1978. 1 Intelligencer 2.27.92; United suit dropped. Other Press International 2.4.93; brother was awarded Pittsburgh Post-Gazette $1.5M ($519K in 2.1.94; Pittsburgh Post- compensatory and $1M in Gazette 2.3.94; Pittsburgh punitive) in 1994 civil trial. Post-Gazette 2.4.94; Multiple appeals but final Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ruling for Plaintiff 3/06. 2.5.94; Pittsburgh Post- Final funding not made Gazette 2.15.94; Pittsburgh until 2008. Luddy Post-Gazette 2.17.94; admitted abusing 5 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette youths. Plaintiff's atty said 4.22.94; Pittsburgh Post there were 10. At least 2 Gazette 10.17.01; Pittsburgh other suits filed. In 5/04 Post-Gazette 2.7.03; Beaver Diocese paid $3.71M to County Times 3.24.06; settle claims against Tribune-Democrat 3.24.06 several priests, including Assignments: Luddy. Altoona Mirror 4.16.06 (add'l article); Altoona Mirror 10.06.06 (add'l article); Altoona Mirror 4.03.08 (add'l article); Tribune-Democrat 4.16.08 (add'l article); Altoona Mirror 4.18.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record Ludwig Augustine B Accused Marianist Marianist Monk. Worked Spokane, WA Source: in schools from Hawaii to Spokesman Review 3.4.01; Virginia. Accused of Dallas Morning News' abuse of at least 5 Bishop Database 6.12.02; teenage boys when he Spokesman Review 4.20.04; was principal at DeSales Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Catholic School in 8.27.05; Spokesman Review Spokane in 1970s. 4 5.4.07; Spokesman Review cases settled and files 5.5.07; Statement from sealed. Ordained as Diocese of Spokane Benedictine priest in 1984 11.21.07; Diocese of or 1985. Worked in Spokane List of Admitted, Richmond Virginia Proven or Credibly Accused diocese until 1998 when Perpetrators of Sexual one of the accusers Abuse 11.3.09 learned where he was and notified the diocese. 1 claim settled for $30K 4/04. 5/07 article reports he is deceased.
Lugowski John 1976 P Convicted Franciscan Pleaded guilty in 1987 to Syracuse, NY Source: felony counts of sexual Post-Standard 4.11.02; Post- abuse of 10 yr old boy Standard 4.14.02; Press & and was sentenced to Sun-Bulletin 5.5.07 one year in county jail. He served 8 months. He admitted to sexual contact with total of five boys between 1981-1987 and
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left priesthood in 1989. He claimed he met all of his victims through the YMCA and not his parish. Also worked in NJ. Luiz Gary M. 1977 P Sued Society of Formerly of the Newark Oakland, CA Source: Precious diocese, Luiz was named The Argus 4.24.05; Contra Blood in (2003?) civil suit which Costa Times 4.1.08 alleged he abused one youth at St. Edward Catholic Church from 1980-1986. Parents said they complained to St. Edward's pastor in 1984 but Diocese said it did not learn of the abuse until about 1990. The Diocese said it immediately placed Luiz on leave. He later earned degree in Canon law and worked in missionary office. Luka Ronald 1963 P Accused Claretian In two 2002 civil suits St. Source: John Luka is accused of Petersburg, Miami Herald 5.14.02; Sun abusing 3 male students FL Sentinel 5.15.02; Chicago at Catholic school in Ft. Sun Times 5.16.02; Sun Lauderdale. Luka left the Sentinel 5.17.02; Miami school in 1978 after one Herald 5.17.02; Miami mother went to the head Herald 5.24.02; Tampa priest of the parish. Tribune 5.24.02; St. Additional allegations of Petersburg Times 5.24.02; abuse reaching back Sun Sentinel 5.29.02; Miami more than 20 years to Herald 5.29.02; Sun-Sentinel service in New York 2.04.03; Miami Herald surfaced in 1999. Resides 12.15.03; Sun Sentinel at Wounded Brothers 9.23.04 Project in Missouri. Judge ruled 2/03 that the latest suit against Luka could go forward. At least 1 claim settled 9/04 for $150K. Lukasik John P Sued Diocesan One man filed a civil suit Pittsburgh, PA Source: in Jan. 2005 which Tribune-Review 1.26.05; alleged Lukasik gave him Pittsburgh Post-Gazette alcohol and fondled him 1.27.05 at St. Mary Czestochowa Church in McKeesport when he was 11. Abuse occurred in early-mid 1960s. Luke Mary N Sued Franciscan Luke and an unnamed Portland, OR Source: Missionary priest are accused of Table: The Oregonian Sisters of Our molesting a 10 yr old boy 11.12.06 Lady of in 1958 at St. Mary's Sorrows Home for Boys, an orphanage and care facility which was owned by the Archdiocese at the time. Luke denies the allegations, saying that at the time of the alleged abuse she did not work in the building where abuse was said to have occurred. Plaintiff has filed or will file suit in federal court. Luke is retired but not on restrictions because her
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Order does not beleive the accusations.
Lukes Duane W. 1957 P Sued Diocesan Lukes (incorrectly referred Omaha, NE Source: (Lucas) to as Lucas) was named Omaha World-Herald 8.9.98; in 4/07 civil suit as having Beatrice Daily Sun (AP) abused one man for 4.25.07; KGW 4.26.07; several years beginning in Omaha World-Herald 1978 when the man was 4.26.07; Register-Guard 12 yrs old. Plaintiff told a 4.27.07; NTV-ABC 1.4.08; priest about abuse in Beatrice Daily Sun 1.4.08; 1990 but nothing done. Beatrice Daily Sun 6.9.08; He told another priest in KPTM (AP) 6.9.08 Oregon in 2003 and the Portland Archdiocese reported the abuse to Omaha. Diocese arranged for counseling but failed to tell him of his rights until after the SOL had run. Lukes died in 1998. Second suit filed 1/08. Lum William D. 1969 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave 1996. Rochester, Source: Pleaded guilty 8/97 to NY Rochester Democrat and misdemeanor sexual Chronicle 1.15.02; Democrat abuse of 16 yr old boy in and Chronicle 2.2.02; 1992 and given Democrat and Chronicle conditional discharge 4.22.02; Associated Press instead of prison or 5.2.02; Democrat and probation. Lum allowed to Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat perform administrative and Chronicle 5.9.02; Post duties for Diocese until Standard (NY) 5.12.02; Post 4/02 when he was again Standard 5.22.02; Dallas placed on leave without Morning News 6.12.02 privileges. Civil suit filed. Dismissed by Appeals court 2/02 as to Diocese & church but not Lum. On behalf of Lum, Diocese settled 5/02 for counseling fees. Lundowski Joseph C. D Sued Trappist Sued 2004. Accused of Fairbanks, AK Source: abuse of as many as 59 Oregonlive.com (AP) youths in villages in 11.11.04; Anchorage Daily Alaska, including Hooper News 11.12.04; Associated Bay, Stebbins and St. Press 11.25.04; KTUU Michael, in 1960s and 1.31.05; KTUU 2.1.05; 1970s. Jesuits claim he Fairbanks News-Miner was a volunteer and not a 5.12.05; LA Times 11.19.05; deacon, brother or priest. Fairbanks News-Miner Claims relating to him 2.23.06; LA Times 11.19.07; were included in 11/07 TUU 11.19.07; Anchorage settlement with Jesuits. Daily News 11.21.07; Died 1996 in Chicago. Catholic Online 12.10.07; Multiple claims in 2008 Newsweek 1.14.08; Daily after Diocese filed News Miner 2.2.08; Bankruptcy. In 1/09 Anchorage Press 3.20.08 plaintiffs filed 43 civil suits Assignments: against Jesuits. Many Catholic Review 12.22.08 named Lundowski as (add'l article); James Doe 59 abuser. et al v. Society of Jesus, Oregon Province et al, Alaska Superior Court, 4th Judicial District at Bethel, 1.09; Seattle Times 1.14.09 (add'l article); Anchorage Daily News 1.14.09 (add'l article); Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 43 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 (add'l article); Anchorage Daily News 1.25.10 Lupo William L. 1965 P Accused Diocesan In early 1990s, allegations Chicago, IL Source: were made that he had Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; inappropriate relationship Chicago Daily Herald with three teenage girls 6.24.02; Chicago Sun-Times between 1979-1986. He 6.24.02; Chicago Daily denied charges. He Herald 7.5.02; Chicago Daily underwent treatment and Herald 8.8.02; USA Today evaluation by Fitness 11.11.02; Chicago Sun- Review Board and was Times 1.17.03; Chicago allowed to stay in Sun-Times 6.15.03; Chicago ministry. He agreed to live Archdiocesan Report in monitored setting and 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago never to be in presence of Sun-Times 3.21.06; City of minors without another Angels 6.28.08 adult present. Resigned Assignments: from priesthood 12/02. BA.org Assignment Record Did not appeal the suspension because of health reasons. . Luque Peter H. 1962 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave 04/02 on San Source: old allegations of sexual Bernardino, Press Enterprise 4.29.02; abuse. Criminally charged CA San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; in 04/03 with sexually Dallas Morning News assaulting two teenage 6.12.02; Press Enterprise boys in 1960s. Luque's 6.13.02; San Bernardino Sun name included on list of 3.01.03; Press Enterprise 20 priests turned over to 3.02.03; San Bernardino Sun police in April, 2002. 4.22.03; San Bernardino Sun Other accuser later came 5.22.03; LA Times 5.23.03; forward. Criminal charges San Bernardino Sun 7.02.03; dismissed 7/03 after US San Bernardino Sun 7.10.03; Supreme Ct. ruling. Civil Press Enterprise 12.13.03; suit filed 12/03. Name Press Enterprise 4.23.04; included in list released Lompoc Record 3.30.07; by San Diego diocese Union Tribune 3.31.07 3/07. Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Lutz Robert J. 1950 P Accused Diocesan Originally sued in 1989 by Chicago, IL Source: parents of 1 7-yr-old boy Chicago Tribune 7.22.89; who alleged abuse in Chicago Tribune 4.3.92; 1987-1988. Second suit Chicago Sun-Times 4.6.92; filed 4/3/92 by parents of Chicago Sun-Times 7.2.92; another youth. 1994 civil Chicago Tribune 9.13.92; trial of the 1989 suit found Chicago Tribune 9.14.92; he did not abuse the boy. Chicago Tribune 9.23.92; He was allowed to remain Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in parish during the trial. 10.11.93; Chicago Lawyer Other allegations. Died 1.94; Chicago Sun-Times 1/06 at age 81. Not listed 1.23.94; Chicago Tribune on Archdiocesan 3/06 list 6.10.94; Chicago Sun-Times of priests with 6.25.94; Chicago Tribune substantiated allegations. 6.30.94; Chicago Tribune 7.4.94; Chicago Sun-Times 11.5.94 Assignments: Daily Southtown 1.17.06 (add'l article); Chicago Sun- Times 5.8.96 (add'l article); Doe v. Lutz, Decision by Illinois Appellate Court 5.10.96 (add'l article); Detailed BA.org Assignment Record
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Lynch Bernard < 1980 P Accused Society of Lynch & Br. Timothy New York, NY Source: African Brady were accused in United Press International Missions 1987 of abusing at least 3 5.13.88; NY Times 5.14.88; 14 yr old boys at Mount Newsday 5.20.88; Newsday St. Michael Academy in 4.19.89; Newsday 4.20.89; the Bronx. Lynch, a native Newsday 2.16.93; Newsday of Ireland and former 3.06.93 campus chaplain, apparently returned to Ireland when the investigation began. He was indicted in 1988. At criminal trial in 1989 he claimed he was subject of witch hunt because of his AIDS ministry. Found not guilty at trial because plaintiff's story kept changing. Returned to London. Still there as of 2007. Lynch Damion 1991 P Settled Diocesan 1999 civil suit alleged Charlotte, NC Source: Jacques Lynch abused two Charlotte Observer 3.26.98; brothers from 1991-1995. Winston-Salem Journal Lynch apparently reported 4.14.02; News & Observer an "indiscretion" to Bishop 4.15.02; Asheville Citizen- Curlin in 1995 and Times 4.23.02; Dallas attempted to resolve the Morning News 6.12.02; matter with the family. Charlotte Observer 6.14.02 Reassigned to parish in Charlotte in 1997 but asked for leave 2/98. Diocese paid $77,489 in 1996 and undisclosed amount as result of 1999 suit. Reported in 2002 to have left priesthood but still on leave per 2002 OCD. Lynch Patrick J. 1959 P Settled Diocesan Diocese knew in 1966 Dallas, TX Source: that Lynch sexually Dallas Morning News abused a student at St. 7.06.97; Dallas Morning Pius X Church in Dallas. News 7.10.97; Dallas Diocese settled with one Morning News 7.12.97; victim in 1995; third victim Dallas Morning News came forward in 1995. 5.18.03; Dallas Morning Lynch retired in 1995 News 5.18.03 (2nd article); (because of allegations) & Catholic World Report moved to England. Other 7.02.03; Dallas Morning allegations in 1997 and News 5.19.05 privileges removed by Dallas. Several settlements. Lynn Clive 1969 P Settled Diocesan Multiple complaints by Santa Fe, NM Source: individuals and social Albuquerque Journal services re abuse by 3.20.98; Albuquerque Lynn.ArchBp Sanchez Tribune 3.20.98; Newsday just rransferred him. 4 6.18.02 separate civil suits filed in 1994 alleging abuse of altar boys in early 1980s. Suits said Lynn was no longer a priest and no longer in the United States. Privileges revoked 1986. In 1989 Archdiocese of Santa Fe paid $554,000 settlement to one youth abused in http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-L.html Page 45 of 47 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:46 PM
late 1970s. Left for Great Britain after 1989. Lyons Denis 1958 P Sued Diocesan Removed 2002 after Los Angeles, Source: allegations of abuse in CA Orange County Register 1979. Arrested 2003; 4.30.02; LA Times 4.30.02; charged with abuse of OC Register 4.26.03; OC teens. Charges dropped Register 7.19.03; OC 2003 after Supreme Court Register 1.13.04; OC ruling. Sued at least 1 Register 5.17.05; Long time. Named on both LA Beach Press Telegram archdiocesan and Orange 4.26.03; LA Archdiocesan Diocese list of abusive Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA priests. May have abused Times 1.11.04; OC Weekly as many as 5 boys. 3.04.05; Orange County Named in 3/08 suit re Register 2.10.09; LA Times abuse in 1994/1995. This 2.11.09; Daily Pilot 2.11.09; suit settled 2/09. Prior to Orange County Register this settlement, Orange 2.27.09; Orange County Diocese had already paid Register 7.21.09 $4M plus in settlements. Assignments: Arrested on new charges Orange County Register 7/09. Pleaded not guilty 7.22.09 (add'l article); Dana 6/22/10. Trial postponed Point Times 7.21.09 (add'l 6/11. article); Orange County Register 8.11.09 (add'l article); Orange County Register 6.10.10 (add'l article); Mercury News (AP) 6.21.10 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06 Lyons Frederick 1952 P Accused Diocesan Retired 1989. Placed on Alexandria, Source: J. leave without privileges LA Shreveport Times 1.20.06; 1/06 after 2 allegations of KLFY 1.20.06; Daily Town sexual misconduct with Talk 1.20.06; Daily Town minors were determined Talk 1.21.06 to be credible by the diocesan review board. Abuse took place "several decades ago." No information as to age or sex of victims at time of abuse. Lyons retired in 1989. Matter was sent to the Vatican for review. Still listed in Diocesan directory 3/09. Lyons John P. 1955 P Acquitted Diocesan Placed on leave 6/02 after Boston, MA Source: two men filed suits Boston Globe 5.29.02; alleging he abused them Boston Globe 5.30.02; as altar boys during Boston Globe 6.01.02; 1970s and early 1980s. Boston Globe 9.13.02; One man's mother said Patriot Ledger 9.13.02; she complained at the Patriot Ledger 10.09.02; time to a priest who told USA Today 11.11.02; Bishop D'Arcy. Arrested Boston Globe 12.17.02; 9/02 and charged with Boston Herald 12.17.02; abuse of boy, age 8-10, Telegram & Gazette (AP) between 1987-1989. 3.23.05; Boston Globe (AP) Acquitted by jury in 2005. 3.24.05; Boston Herald No information on 3.24.05 resolution of civil suits. Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record
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