Honorable Lynne Abraham
District Attorney
Section VI
Appendix
Table of Contents
A. Catalogue of Sexually Abusive Priests
B. List of Assignments of Sexually Abusive Priests
C. Archdiocese Priest Biographical Profiles
D. Selected documents
E. Glossary of terms
F. Articles from other jurisdictions
CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Late 1970s 9-22-92 Twelve year old Assistant Pastor, St. Philip - In November 1992, Rev. - The Review Board found Avery male Neri, Pennsburg Avery underwent a the allegations credible. Edward V. (2/76-9/78) psychological evaluation at St. - On 12-5-03, the Ordained: 5-16-70 John Vianney Hospital. Archdiocese decreed Rev. - In August 1993, Rev. Avery Avery to be in violation of resigned as Pastor at St. the policy against the sexual Therese of the Child Jesus, abuse of minors and he was Philadelphia and was placed placed on Administrative on Health Leave for four Leave as of 12-11-03. months. - Rev. Avery is currently - He was then assigned as deciding between Chaplain at Nazareth Hospital involuntary or voluntary from 12/93 to 12/03. laicization.
A-1 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1990-1991 7-18-91 11 male Parochial Vicar, SS. - Rev. Bolesta underwent a Died January 2, 2004.
Bolesta teenagers, mostly Philip/James, Exton psychological evaluation at St. Michael C. between 16 to 17 (6/89-8/91) Luke Institute in August 1991. Ordained: 5-20-89 years old - Rev. Bolesta was assigned as Resident Priest at Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia until June 1992. - Rev. Bolesta was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Agatha/St. James in Philadelphia; his duties included Chaplain of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. (6/92-10/94) - He was then assigned as Chaplain, Pastoral Care Services, Holy Redeemer Health Systems from 10/94 to 1/04.
A-2 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
November 11-11-88 13 year old male Pastor, St. Ignatius, Yardley - On 11-11-88, Rev. Brennan Brennan 1988 (6/88-1/89) was admitted to a hospital for Robert L. a psychological evaluation. Ordained: 5-16-64 - In January 1989, Rev. Brennan was assigned as Resident Priest, St. Eleanor, Collegeville. 12-13-90 St. Pius X High Pastor, St. Mary, None School Students Schwenksville (9/89-6/90) March 1991 3-18-91 5 male seventh Pastor, St. Mary, None graders from St. Schwenksville Mary’s (9/89-6/90) Elementary School Not 6-8-92 Seventh grade Pastor, St. Mary, - In July 1992, Rev. Brennan specified male student at Schwenksville underwent a psychological St. Mary’s and (9/89-6/90) evaluation to be followed by former altar outpatient therapy. server - Rev. Brennan was on Health Leave from September 1992 until December 1993.
Not 6-11-96 Inappropriate Parochial Vicar, None On 3-15-04, the specified behavior with Resurrection of Our Lord, Archdiocese accepted the eighth grade Philadelphia Review Board’s males (12/93-6/04) recommendation that while the allegations against Rev. Brennan were credible, they “do not rise to the level of sexual abuse as defined by the Essential Norms.”
A-3 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 6-10-04, Rev. Brennan Brennan was informed of the Review Robert L. Board’s findings that they Ordained: 5-16-64 had found evidence of inappropriate behavior and certain restrictions were imposed on his ministry. - On 6-28-04, Rev. Brennan was assigned as Chaplain, Camilla Hall, Immaculata.
A-4 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 12-6-93 Not specified An Archdiocesan official told
Broughan specified Msgr. McGroarty to have the Leonard W. complainants of whom he (O. Carm.) became aware contact the Ordained: 5-19-55 Archdiocese. Began in 3-10-95 Male Roman - Faculty, Roman Catholic The Archdiocese required the Died December 24, 1998. 1972 Catholic H.S. H.S., Philadelphia complainant to address the student (6/68-6/78) abuse with the Carmelites - Residence at St. Philip even though Rev. Broughan Neri, Philadelphia was an Archdiocesan priest (9/72-6/78) when it occurred.
A-5 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
7-17-89 No complainant– - Principal, St. James - Rev. Brugger agreed to get
Brugger priest was Catholic H.S. for Boys, rid of his pornographic Craig F. receiving Chester material. Ordained: 5-19-73 pornographic (6/86-6/93) - Msgr. Jagodzinski allowed material - Residence at St. John Rev. Brugger to remain in his Chrysostom, Wallingford current assignment contingent (9/89-6/93) on seeking counseling.
A-6 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1974 3-13-02 15 year old male Assistant Pastor, St. Ann, Administrative Leave as of 3- - On 3-20-02, Rev. Brugger
Brugger Phoenixville 20-02 was placed on Craig F. (6/73-6/76) Administrative Leave. Rev. Ordained: 5-19-73 Brugger was admitted to St. John Vianney Hospital for a psychological evaluation. - The Review Board found the allegations credible. - On 11-12-04, the Archdiocese removed Rev. Brugger from active ministry. The case was being referred to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-7 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
7-9-80 Rev. Brzyski Brzyski was noted to James J. spend a lot of Ordained: 5-21-77 time with one particular family (as much as 2 to 3 times/day) Summer 6-25-84 10 year old boy, Assistant Pastor, St. John On 6-27-84, Rev. Graf met 1978 between 5th & 6th the Evangelist, Morrisville with the complainant’s grades (6/77-8/81) parents.
Not 6-27-84 5 twelve to Assistant Pastor, St. John - On 7-18-84, Rev. Graf met specified thirteen year old the Evangelist, Morrisville with Rev. Brzyski. boys (6/77-8/81) - On 3-19-85, Rev. Brzyski left active ministry and his priestly faculties were withdrawn.
Not 1-8-86 3 males Not specified - It does not appear that the specified Archdiocese took immediate action. In June 1986, the Archdiocese tried to contact Rev. Brzyski regarding his intention to return to ministry. - Rev. Brzyski failed to reply. However, the Archdiocese was notified that he was teaching in Metuchen, NJ in September 1986.
A-8 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Early 1980s 5-26-99 (Date of Male altar server Assistant Pastor, St. Cecilia, The complainant was Brzyski mtg. with Arch) Philadelphia interviewed by the James J. (8/81-8/84) Archdiocese and offered Ordained: 5-21-77 financial assistance with counseling costs. Early 1980s 4-8-02 Fifth grade altar Assistant Pastor, St. Cecilia, boy Philadelphia (8/81-8/84) Began in 11-14-02 Eleven year old Assistant Pastor, St. Cecilia, The Victim Assistance On 10-13-04, the 1982 altar boy Philadelphia Coordinator’s Office Archdiocese found the (8/81-8/84) interviewed the complainant allegations credible, and offered him financial imposed restrictions on Rev. assistance with counseling Brzyski’s priestly ministry costs. and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. On 10-22-04, the Archdiocese notified Bishop Francis DiLorenzo that Rev. Brzyski was residing in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia with restricted priestly faculties.
A-9 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Early 1960s 7-5-64 5 male teenagers - Faculty, Roman Catholic - The Archdiocese interviewed Cannon H.S., Philadelphia Rev. Cannon and he was John A. (9/58-6/63) ordered to “desist.” Ordained: 5-22-48 - Residence, St. Monica, - Rev. Cannon was transferred Philadelphia as Assistant Pastor to St. (9/58-6/63) Eugene, Primos. Late 1950s July 1964 3 males - Faculty, Roman Catholic - The Archdiocese interviewed to early H.S., Philadelphia Rev. Cannon and he was 1960s (9/58-6/63) ordered to “desist.” - Residence, St. Monica, - Rev. Cannon was transferred Philadelphia as Assistant Pastor to St. (9/58-6/63) Eugene, Primos. Abuse began 11-2-92 Previously - Faculty, Roman Catholic - The Archdiocese interviewed - Retired as of 2-25-04. in 1958 identified male H.S., Philadelphia Rev. Cannon. - The Review Board found victim contacts (9/58-6/63) - Rev. Cannon underwent a the allegations credible. Archdiocese - Residence, St. Monica, psychological evaluation at the - On 3-5-04, the about his abuse Philadelphia St. John Vianney Hospital in Archdiocese found the (9/58-6/63) February 1993. allegations to be credible, imposed restrictions on Rev. Cannon’s ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. -On 10-7-04, Rev. Cannon agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-10 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 1-31-69 Junior female - Faculty, Archbishop - In June 1969, Rev. Catullo - On 11-4-04, Rev. Catullo Catullo specified Archbishop Kennedy High School, was assigned to the faculty of agreed to the removal of his Pasquale R. Kennedy High Conshohocken St. John Neumann H.S. with priestly faculties, to forgo Ordained: 5-18-63 School student (6/64-6/69) residence at St. Magdalen the Church penal process - Residence, SS. DePazzi in Philadelphia. and to accept the imposition Cosmas/Damian, - Pastor Emeritus, of a supervised life of Conshohocken Annunciation B.V.M., prayer and penance. (9/68-2/69) Philadelphia as of 6-17-96. - On 12-29-04, the Review Board found the allegations against Rev. Catullo to be credible.
A-11 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1959 or 3-4-94 Altar boy Assistant Pastor, Seven - The Archdiocese interviewed
Chambers 1960 Dolors, Wyndmoor the complainant. Gerard W. (9/59-10/60) - The Archdiocese tried to Ordained: 5-26-34 retrieve records on Rev. Chambers. - Msgr. Lynn found the allegations highly possible based on a review of Rev. Chambers’ assignments, which included seven separate Health Leaves. - The complainant was offered a check in the amount of $6,890 for past therapy costs in return for a signed release form.
1950s 6-10-02 3 brothers, all Assistant Pastor, St. The Archdiocese offered the altar boys Gregory’s, Philadelphia complainants assistance with between 12-14 (7/57-9/59) counseling. years old
Late 1950s 2-12-04 Fourteen year Not specified Rev. Chambers was already old male deceased when the Archdiocese received the complaint. 1957 2-28-04 Altar boy Assistant Pastor, St. Rev. Chambers was already Died December 2, 1974. Gregory’s, Philadelphia deceased when the (7/57-9/59) Archdiocese received the complaint
A-12 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
7-26-99 Fourteen year Resident Priest, Malvern - On 8-6-99, Rev. Cochrane Cochrane 1 old teenage male Preparatory School, Faculty was arrested for a complaint Richard J. (OSA) (former Malvern Residence filed by a former Malvern Ordained: 8-12-72 Preparatory (3/95-5/00) Preparatory School student. student) - On 7-16-03, Rev. Cochrane was sentenced to 1 ½ to 4 years for the sexual assault of a fourteen-year- old Malvern Preparatory student.
1 It was noted within the file that another student alleged that he was assaulted by Rev. Cochrane in spring of 1990, but was never identified.
A-13 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Connor 10-1-88 Assigned as Assistant Pastor, St. In August 1993, Rev. Connor Rev. Connor retired in the 2 Archdiocese Matthew Church, was transferred back to the Diocese of Camden, New John P. extern priest Conshohocken (10/88-9/93) Diocese of Camden. Rev. Jersey in 2002. following Connor was appointed as removal from Hospital Chaplain of active ministry in Bridgeton/Millville Hospitals Camden Diocese with residence at Immaculate for sexual abuse Conception Church in of minor boy. Bridgeton, NJ. Prior to Philadelphia, assigned to Diocese of Pittsburgh.
2 Archbishop Bevilacqua who was Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh accepted Rev. Connor into that Diocese in September 1985 and then allowed Rev. Connor to transfer to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in October 1988.
A-14 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Summer of 1-22-02 Fourteen year Assistant Pastor, Queen of - In January 2002, Rev.
Coonan 1966 or old male the Universe, Levittown Coonan’s priestly faculties James J. 1967 (6/65-6/70) were restricted to private Ordained: 5-22-65 Mass. - In March 2002, Rev. Coonan underwent a psychological evaluation at the St. John Vianney Hospital. - Retired, Villa St. Joseph as of 2-26-02.
Summer of 1-22-02 Fifteen year old Assistant Pastor, Queen of - In January 2002, Rev. - On 9-10-04, the
Coonan 1966 or male the Universe, Levittown Coonan’s priestly faculties Archdiocese imposed James J. 1967 (6/65-6/70) were restricted to private further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-22-65 Mass. Coonan’s priestly ministry - In March 2002, Rev. Coonan and informed him that his underwent a psychological name would not appear in evaluation at the St. John the 2005 Catholic Directory. Vianney Hospital. - On 10-8-04, Rev. Coonan - Retired, Villa St. Joseph as agreed to the removal of his of 2-26-02. priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-15 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1963-1966 4-18-66 Parishioner of St. Assistant Pastor, St. None Cudemo Stanislaus Stanislaus, Lansdale Nicholas V. (Female junior (6/63-6/68) Ordained: 5-18-63 from Lansdale Catholic H.S.) 1969 9-2-69 Female teenager - Faculty, Archbishop Rev. Cudemo’s residence was Kennedy H.S., moved to St. Helena’s. Conshohocken (2/69-6/73) - Residence at Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Conshohocken (2/69-9/69) June 1975 7-26-77 Fifteen year old - Faculty, Cardinal - Rev. Cudemo was changed to1977 female Cardinal Dougherty H.S., from high school to parish Dougherty H.S. Philadelphia work. student (6/73-9-77) - Rev. Cudemo was assigned - Residence at St. Titus, as Assistant Pastor, St. Mary Norristown Magdalen DePazzi, (11/71-9/77) Philadelphia in September 1977.
1976-1991 6-7-91 Teenaged female - Faculty, Cardinal - Rev. Cudemo was student (Cardinal Dougherty H.S., recommended for a Dougherty High Philadelphia psychological evaluation, but School) (6/73-9-77) never received it. - Residence at St. Titus, - Rev. Cudemo was assigned Norristown as Pastor at St. Callistus, (11/71-9/77) Philadelphia in June 1991. 1964-1977 9-28-91 4 female students - Assistant Pastor, St. Rev. Cudemo was directed to ranging from Stanislaus, Lansdale undergo a psychological grade to high (6/63-6/68) evaluation. The Archdiocese school - Faculty, St. John Neumann told Rev. Cudemo that his High School, Philadelphia current assignment would not (6/68-2/69) be changed. - Faculty, Archbishop
A-16 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Kennedy H.S., Conshohocken (2/69-6/73) - Residence, SS. Cosmas, Damien, Conshohocken (2/69-9/69) - Residence, St. Helena, Center Square (9/69-11/71) - Residence at St. Titus, Norristown (11/71-9/77) - Faculty, Cardinal Dougherty H.S., Philadelphia (6/73-9/77) Early 1970s 10-24-91 Female Junior at - Faculty, Archbishop - Rev. Cudemo was not Cudemo Archbishop Kennedy H.S., removed from his current Nicholas V. Prendergast H.S. Conshohocken assignment and his priestly Ordained: 5-18-63 (2/69-6/73) faculties were not suspended. Not notified Female - Residence, SS. Cosmas, Rather, he underwent two Sophomore at Damien, Conshohocken psychological evaluations. Archbishop (2/69-9/69) Rev. Cudemo refused the Kennedy H.S. - Residence, St. Helena, directives of the Cardinal to Center Square undergo inpatient (9/69-11/71) hospitalization and residence - Residence at St. Titus, at Immaculate Conception. Norristown - On 7-1-96, Rev. Cudemo (11/71-9/77) retired in Abington, PA. 1982-1985 1-22-01 Fifth grade Assistant Pastor, St. None: Rev. Cudemo was female student Irenaeus, Philadelphia allowed to continue to assist in from St. Irenaeus (1/82-6/87) Archdiocesan parishes.
A-17 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1973-1974 July 2004 2 Female - Faculty, Cardinal Unknown - In March 2002, Rev. Cudemo Cardinal Dougherty H.S., Cudemo was told to restrict Nicholas V. Dougherty H.S. Philadelphia his priestly faculties to Ordained: 5-18-63 students (6/73-9-77) private Mass. - Residence at St. Titus, - On 8-17-04, the Norristown Archdiocese found the (11/71-9/77) allegations to be credible, imposed restrictions on Rev. Cudemo’s ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - Rev. Cudemo is contesting efforts to laicize him.
A-18 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1977-83 3-6-98 Thirteen year old - Assistant Pastor, St. Luke - Rev. Delli Carpini was Delli Carpini male rectory the Evangelist, Glenside placed on a six month Leave John J. worker (6/76-8/79) of Absence in March 1998. Ordained: 5-15-76 - Assistant Pastor, St. John He underwent a psychological the Evangelist, Philadelphia evaluation at St. John Vianney (8/79-6/82) Hospital. - Faculty, Roman Catholic - In September 1998, Rev. H.S., Philadelphia (6/82-6- Delli Carpini was assigned as 86) Chaplain at St. Cabrini and - Residence, St. Monica, was also assigned part-time to Philadelphia (9/82-6/86) Archdiocese headquarters. Not 3-4-02 Nine year old The sexual abuse allegedly - Rev. Delli Carpini was - On 8-26-04, Rev. Delli specified, male occurred before Rev. Delli removed from his position as Carpini was informed that abuse Carpini entered the Chaplain at St. Francis Cabrini the Vatican decided to occurred for seminary. Home, Senior Sisters remove him from ministry. four years Residence. - On 9-10-04, the before the - Rev. Delli Carpini was Archdiocese imposed priest placed on Administrative further restrictions on Rev. entered the Leave on 4-2-02. Delli Carpini’s priestly seminary ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
A-19 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
6-25-85 Child - Faculty, Bishop McDevitt On 6-26-85, Rev. DePaoli was
DePaoli pornography H.S., Wyncote (6/79-6/85) admitted to a treatment Edward M. material was - Residence, Holy Martyrs, facility. His priestly faculties Ordained: 5-16-70 confiscated from Oreland (6/80-6/85) were removed and suspended. Rev. DePaoli’s room at Holy Martyrs parish in Oreland, PA
10-9-85 Arrested and Residence at St. John Rev. DePaoli was treated at a indicted on one Vianney Hospital, facility and his priestly count of child Downingtown (Treatment faculties were still suspended. pornography Center) (6/85-5/87) 11-13-86 Found guilty on Residence at St. John Rev. DePaoli was treated at a a child Vianney Hospital, facility and his priestly pornography Downingtown (Treatment faculties were still suspended. charge and given Center) one year’s (6/85-5/87) probation 11-87 Seen buying and Residence at House of Rev. DePaoli was released found possessing Affirmation in Hopedale, from the House of Affirmation child MA on 1-21-88. He was assigned pornography (5/87-1/88) to St. John Vianney Church in Colonia, NJ for approximately three years and four months. He was allowed to return to active ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on 7-1-91 as Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist, Philadelphia.
A-20 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
May 1992 5-15-92 Receiving Parochial Vicar, St. John the - Msgr. Lynn directed Rev.
DePaoli pornographic Baptist, Philadelphia DePaoli to stop receiving Edward M. material in the (7/91-12/92) questionable items in the mail. Ordained: 5-16-70 mail addressed to In December 1992, his current St. John the assignment was suspended and Baptist Rectory he was reassigned to Residence at Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. Rev. DePaoli was placed on Administrative Leave on 12-2- 92 and his faculties were restricted to private Mass unless permission granted by Secretary for Clergy. - Administrative Leave as of 12-2-92. May 1996 5-29-96 Rev. DePaoli Residence, St. Gabriel The Archdiocese interviewed was receiving Rectory, Stowe Rev. DePaoli. His priestly inappropriate faculties were still restricted. magazines at St. Gabriel’s. 1970 7-26-02 Fourteen year Assistant Pastor, Our Lady - The Stradley Ronon Law - On 1-14-04, the old female of Mt. Carmel, Doylestown Firm reported the sexual abuse Archdiocese found the (6/70-6/75) complaint to the District allegations credible, Attorney of Bucks County in imposed restrictions on Rev. July 2002. DePaoli’s priestly ministry - In December 2002, Rev. and referred the case to the DePaoli was removed from Vatican for review of residence at St. Gabriel’s. laicization.
A-21 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 9-10-04, the
DePaoli Archdiocese imposed Edward M. further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-16-70 DePaoli’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 11-23-04, Rev. DePaoli was informed that the Vatican’s action to remove him from the clerical state could not be appealed. He was offered financial support from the Archdiocese until March 2005.
A-22 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1982-1983 5-20-02 Male teenaged Assistant Pastor, - On 3-27-00, Rev. Donofrio - The current location of
Donofrio parish worker St. Thomas Aquinas, was relieved of his duties in Rev. Donofrio is unknown. Michael J. Philadelphia Peru. - On 9-10-04, the Ordained: 5-15-76 (6/81-6/86) - Rev. Donofrio’s last Archdiocese imposed assignment ended in the further restrictions on Rev. Diocese of Abancay, Peru on Donofrio’s priestly ministry 12-31-03. and informed him that his - On 4-11-03, Msgr. Lynn name would not appear in wrote to Rev. Donofrio who the 2005 Catholic Directory. was working in Apurimac, Peru. Rev. Donofrio was requested to return to Philadelphia for a psychological evaluation. - On 4-11-03, Msgr. Lynn requested from Bishop Ribera that Rev. Donofrio be relieved of his priestly duties in Peru.
A-23 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 4-3-02 Female high Not specified - Administrative Leave as of - On 4-15-04, the
Dougherty specified school student 9-1-99. Archdiocese approved the William J. - The Archdiocese interviewed Review Board’s Ordained: 5-17-69 Rev. Dougherty. recommendation that allegation of sexual abuse of minors was credible. - On 6-14-04, Rev. Dougherty was informed that the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on his priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-21-04, Rev. Dougherty wrote to the Vatican to request voluntary laicization.
A-24 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1960’s 3-18-2005 10 and 11 year - Assistant Pastor, Corpus - The Archdiocese was On Administrative Leave Dowling old sisters Christi Philadelphia (1957- informed of the allegations by pending Review Board Philip J. 64) the Philadelphia Inquirer on 3- Action. Ordained: 7-15-56 - Faculty, St. Charles 18-05. Borromeo Seminary (1958- - Msgr. Dowling had retired in 64) July 2004. - Msgr. Dowling admitted to the Philadelphia Inquirer reporter that he had molested one of the sisters. - He was suspended from ministry.
A-25 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Abuse began 4-23-86 Fourteen year - Faculty, Cardinal - The Archdiocese interviewed
Dunne in 1958 old male Dougherty H.S., Rev. Dunne. Peter J. Philadelphia - On 12-5-86, Rev. Dunne Ordained: 5-8-54 (9/58-6/71) resigned as Pastor of Sacred - Residence, St. Heart, Oxford. Bartholomew, Philadelphia - On 12-12-86, Rev. Dunne (9/58-6/67) was placed on Sick Leave and - Residence, Camp resided at St. John Vianney Neumann, Jamison (9/67- Hospital. 9/74) Not 11-12-86 - 2 students from Not specified - The Archdiocese interviewed - Rev. Dunne retired on 10- specified St. Francis Rev. Dunne. 3-95 in Kintnersville, PA. Vocational - On 12-5-86, Rev. Dunne - On 9-10-04, the School resigned as Pastor of Sacred Archdiocese imposed - 1 male, age Heart, Oxford. further restrictions on Rev. unknown - On 12-12-86, Rev. Dunne Dunne’s priestly ministry was placed on Sick Leave and and informed him that his resided at St. John Vianney name would not appear in Hospital for 10 months then the 2005 Catholic Directory. reassigned as Assistant Pastor to Nativity in Warminster.
- On 10-21-04, Rev.
Dunne Dunne agreed to Peter J. the removal of his Ordained: 5-8-54 priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-26 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1964 or 1964 or 1965 Eleven and Assistant Pastor, St. Charles None Durkin 1965 twelve year old Borromeo, Bensalem (6/64- Thomas J. brothers 6/65) Ordained: 5-16-64
April 1965 April 1965 Male minor Assistant Pastor, St. Charles Rev. Durkin was transferred to Borromeo, Bensalem (6/64- Holy Savior in Linwood as 6/65) Assistant Pastor in June 1965. Between 8-31-97 Fourteen year Assistant Pastor, Holy June 1965 old altar boy Savior, Linwood (6/65- and June 6/66) 1966 Summer 1965 2 brothers Assistant Pastor, Holy The Archdiocese questioned 1965 between the ages Savior, Linwood (6/65- Rev. Durkin. He was sent to of 11 to 13 years 6/66) see a psychiatrist. old Not 3-25-02 Male Unknown specified 1966 8-7-03 Eleven year old Assistant Pastor, Holy The Victim Assistance - Rev. Durkin left active boy Spirit, Sharon Hill Coordinator’s Office offered ministry on 3-4-68. (6/66-12/66) assistance to the complainant. - On 9-23-04, the Archdiocese contacted Rev. Durkin in Hawaii, asking Rev. Durkin to respond in order to discuss his status with the Archdiocese to be determined by the Vatican.
A-27 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 2-7-75 3 male minors – Assistant Pastor, St. - The Archdiocese questioned
Dux specified one a seventh Anthony of Padua, Ambler Rev. Dux. James M. grade boy (6/74-2/75) - Rev. Dux was transferred to Ordained: 5-22-48 St. John the Baptist as Parochial Vicar in Philadelphia in February 1975. He was directed to seek a Catholic psychiatrist. 7-29-85 Found to possess Parochial Vicar, St. John the The inappropriate sexual inappropriate Baptist, Philadelphia material was destroyed. sexual material, (2/75-2/94) including child pornography, confiscated and destroyed 1960s 1-22-92 (just one) 2 Altar boys at Assistant Pastor, St. Philip None St. Philip Neri Neri Church, Lafayette Hill Church (5/60-6/65) Not 2-23-94 Unknown Parochial Vicar, St. John the - In March 1994, Rev. Dux specified eighth-grade Baptist, Philadelphia was encouraged by the boys and girls (2/75-2/94) Archdiocese to retire from (altar servers) active ministry. - Cardinal Bevilacqua approved Rev. Dux for retirement on 3-17-94 at Villa St. Joseph. 1960s 5-8-95 Male fifth grade Assistant Pastor, St. Eugene, - The Archdiocese questioned altar server Primos Rev. Dux regarding the sexual (6/66-6/74) abuse allegation. - On 6-16-95, Msgr. Lynn notified Rev. Dux that he was restricted to celebrating private Mass only and was not to have contact with children.
A-28 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 11-10-98 Ten year old Not specified Msgr. Lynn offered
Dux specified male counseling services. Msgr. James M. Lynn also offered to meet with Ordained: 5-22-48 the complainant in person. Not 3-21-00 Eight or nine Assistant Pastor, St. Eugene, On 8-28-00, Msgr. Lynn specified year old male Primos reminded Rev. Dux that he altar server (6/66-6/74) was restricted to saying private Mass. 1976-1980 3-13-02 Male altar server Parochial Vicar, St. John the Msgr. Lynn informed the Baptist, Philadelphia complainant that Rev. Dux (2/75-2/94) was not in active ministry. The complainant was also offered counseling services. Not 3-25-02 Male altar server Not specified Msgr. Lynn informed the specified (sixth grade) complainant that Rev. Dux was retired and not in active ministry. 1969-1972 6-5-023 Nine year old The sexual abuse allegedly On 6-24-04, Rev. Dux was male occurred while Rev. Dux notified that the was a summer houseguest at Archdiocese found the the complainant’s family’s allegations credible, home in Livonia, Michigan. imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
3 Complainant indicated that he first spoke with the Archdiocese around April of 2002 regarding the complaint, although there is no documentation found in his file.
A-29 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 9-10-04, the
Dux Archdiocese imposed James M. further restrictions on his Ordained: 5-22-48 priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-12-04, Rev. Dux agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a life of prayer and penance.
A-30 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
May-June 6-18-99 11 year old male Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann - On 6-21-99, the Archdiocese
Furmanski 1999 altar server and Seton, Bensalem interviewed Rev. Furmanski. Leonard A. helper at parish (6/98-7/98) - In July 1999, Rev. Ordained: 5-7-59 Furmanski underwent a psychological evaluation. - On 8-8-99, Rev. Furmanski resigned from his current assignment. - On 10-28-99, Rev. Furmanski was reassigned as Chaplain, Nazareth Hospital.
1964 3-10-02 Male freshman at - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara - On 6-19-02, the Archdiocese Cardinal O’Hara H.S., Springfield interviewed Rev. Furmanski. H.S. (6/64-6/75) - Rev. Furmanski underwent a - Residence, St. Joseph, psychological evaluation from Aston (6/64-9/70) 7-10-02 to 9-24-02. - Residence, Sacred Heart, - Left in assignment as Clifton Heights (9/70-6/75) Chaplain, Nazareth Hospital.
A-31 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1989 9-9-03 Male altar server Pastor, Sacred Heart, Rev. Furmanski was placed on
Furmanski Swedesburg (6/77-6/89) Administrative Leave on 10- Leonard A. 23-03. Ordained: 5-7-59
Late 1970’s December 20034 12-13 year old Pastor, Sacred Heart, - Rev. Furmanski had already - On 6-24-04, Rev. (lasted two girl Swedesburg (6/77-6/89) been placed on Administrative Furmanski was notified that years) Leave. the Archdiocese had found - On 12-17-03, the the allegations credible, Archdiocese accepted the imposed restrictions on his Review Board’s priestly ministry and recommendation that the referred the case to the allegations were credible. Vatican for review of laicization. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Furmanski’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
4 Victim testified before the Grand Jury. She later notified the Archdiocese.
A-32 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 10-15-04, Rev. Furmanski Furmanski agreed to the Leonard A. removal of his priestly Ordained: 5-7-59 faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance. - On 12-1-04, the Archdiocese notified Bishop Joseph Galante of the Diocese of Camden, NJ that Rev. Furmanski had been removed from ministry and was residing in his diocese.
A-33 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
12-28-89 12-28-89 Arrested in Sea Faculty, Cardinal Dougherty - On 1-5-90, Rev. Gallagher Gallagher Isle City, New H.S., Philadelphia was admitted to St. John Francis J. Jersey for (9/89-6/91) Vianney Hospital. Ordained: 5-19-73 soliciting an - On 2-5-90, Rev. Gallagher eighteen year old was transferred to another male and treatment facility, St. Luke companion. Institute. Not 2-23-90 2 teenage Unknown - None - Rev. Gallagher was in specified brothers - On 5-24-91, Rev. Gallagher residential treatment at St. was appointed as Associate John Vianney Hospital from Pastor at Immaculate 2-25-02 until 9-4-02. Conception, Jenkintown. - Rev. Gallagher was placed on Administrative Leave on 3-15-02. - On 5-9-02, Rev. Gallagher petitioned for laicization.
A-34 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 6-12-03, Rev. Gallagher Gallagher withdrew his Francis J. intention to petition for Ordained: 5-19-73 laicization and appointed a canonical advocate. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Gallagher’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
A-35 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 4-10-74 Twelve year old Assistant Pastor, St. - Rev. Gallagher underwent - Rev. Gallagher was on Gallagher specified boy Monica’s, Philadelphia inpatient therapy. Administrative Leave on 3- Joseph P. (6/73-2/74) - Rev. Gallagher was 15-02. Ordained: 5-19-73 reassigned as Assistant Pastor, - On 9-10-04, the St. Joseph’s in Aston in June Archdiocese imposed 1974. further restrictions on Rev. Gallagher’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 11-5-04, Rev. Gallagher agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-36 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1980-86 4-10-92 Thirteen year old Abuse began when Rev. None
Gana male (Abuse Gana was assigned as Stanley M. lasted until the Assistant Pastor, Our Lady Ordained: 5-16-70 male was a St. of Calvary, Philadelphia Charles (6/80-12/84) Borromeo seminarian) 1977-1982 9-7-95 14 year old male - Assistant Pastor, - Rev. Gana underwent a Rev. Gana was placed on Ascension, Philadelphia psychological evaluation at St. Administrative Leave on (10/74-6/80) John Vianney Hospital in 4/2/02. - Assistant Pastor, Our Lady November 1995. of Calvary, Philadelphia - On 11-21-95, Rev. Gana (6/80-12/84) resigned from his current assignment as Assistant Pastor at Our Mother of Sorrows parish.
- Rev. Gana was placed on Health Leave in December 1995. - Rev. Gana was admitted to Southdown in February 1996 for inpatient treatment. 1976-79 7-26-02 15 year old male Assistant Pastor, Ascension, - On 1-17-03, Cardinal Philadelphia (10/74-6/80) Bevilacqua forwarded Rev. Gana’s case to the Vatican. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Gana’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
A-37 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 10-6-04, the
Gana Archdiocese notified Bishop Stanley M. Joseph Martino that Rev. Ordained: 5-16-70 Gana was residing in the Diocese of Scranton. - On 10-11-04, Rev. Gana agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-38 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1945-48 June 1948 - Fourteen year Assistant Pastor, St. Joseph, - Rev. Gausch was placed on Gausch old seventh Jim Thorpe Health Leave and was Joseph P. grade male (12/45-6/48) admitted to the Alexian Ordained: 12-15-45 - St. Joseph’s Brothers Hospital in Oshkosh, male student Wisconsin in July 1948. - Eighth grade boys Early 1960s August 1964 Male minor Assistant Pastor, Our Lady - Rev. Gausch was transferred of Peace, Milmont Park to St. Bridget as Assistant (5/61-8/64) Pastor in Philadelphia in August 1964. Not 1-26-77 Grade School Assistant Pastor, Queen of - Rev. Gausch was transferred specified boys the Universe, Levittown to St. Aloysius as Assistant (6/73-2/77) Pastor in Pottstown in February 1977. - The Archdiocese suggested, but did not enforce, psychiatric treatment. - Rev. Gausch was told that if no future scandal occurred, then he could be considered for pastoral appointment. 1980-81 1-13-94 - Twelve year Pastor, Good Shepherd, - Rev. Gausch was questioned old altar boy Philadelphia (4/80-6/92) by the Secretary for Clergy, - Altar boy but allowed to remain at his current assignment as Pastor Emeritus, Good Shepherd. Early 1980s 8-11-00 Boy who worked Pastor, Good Shepherd, Rev. Gausch was already at rectory Philadelphia (6/92-5/99) deceased when the complaint was received by the Archdiocese. 1956-1961 3-25-02 Eighteen year Assistant Pastor, St. Rev. Gausch was already old male Stanislaus, Lansdale deceased when the complaint (5/56-5/61) was received by the Archdiocese.
A-39 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1963-64 3-27-02 Altar boy Assistant Pastor, Our Lady Rev. Gausch was already Gausch of Peace, Milmont Park deceased when the complaint Joseph P. (5/61-8/64) was received by the Ordained: 12-15-45 Archdiocese. 1971-72 9-18-03 Thirteen year old Assistant Pastor, St. Bridget, Rev. Gausch was already altar boy Philadelphia deceased when the complaint (5/56-5/61) was received by the Archdiocese. 1956-59 3-5-04 Sixth grade boy Assistant Pastor, St. Rev. Gausch was already Stanislaus, Lansdale deceased when the complaint (5/56-5/61) was received by the Archdiocese. Not 4-14-04 Altar boy Assistant Pastor, St. Bridget, Rev. Gausch was already Died May 30, 1999. specified Philadelphia deceased when the complaint (5/56-5/61) was received by the Archdiocese.
A-40 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1976-1977 4-15-02 Fifteen year old - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara The Archdiocese interviewed
Giliberti male (Cardinal High School, Springfield Rev. Giliberti and directed Francis A. O’Hara H.S. (6/73-6/78) him to undergo a Ordained: 5-16-70 Student) - Residence, Nativity psychological evaluation. B.V.M., Media (9/73-2/87) 1975-1976 9-23-02 Seventeen year - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara - In October 2002, Rev. old male (Senior High School, Springfield Giliberti underwent a Cardinal O’Hara (6/73-6/78) psychological evaluation by H.S. Student) - Residence, Nativity Kelly Counseling and B.V.M., Media (9/73-2/87) Consulting. - On 12-2-03, Rev. Giliberti requested to resign as Pastor of Nativity B.V.M.
A-41 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Late 1960’s 4-28-04 2 teenage boys Not specified Rev. Giliberti already had - The Stradley Ronon Law
Giliberti restricted priestly faculties and Firm notified the Delaware Francis A. was retired. County District Attorney’s Ordained: 5-16-70 Office of the allegations. - On 12-22-03, the Archdiocese accepted Rev. Giliberti’s resignation from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Media. - On 12-29-03, Rev. Giliberti retired at Villa St. Joseph. - On 1-16-04, the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on Rev. Giliberti’s priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Giliberti’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-16-04, Rev. Giliberti agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-42 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1957-1958 1-10-94 Two male altar Assistant Pastor, None Gillespie servers who were Immaculate Conception, John E. brothers Levittown (10/54-6/62) Ordained 5-30-53 11-15-97 11-17-97 Twelve year old Pastor, Our Lady of None male Calvary, Philadelphia (6/85-6/00) 1985 1-19-00 Freshman male Pastor, Our Lady of The Archdiocese interviewed - In June 2000, Rev. high school Calvary, Philadelphia Rev. Gillespie. He underwent Gillespie was appointed student and (6/85-6/00) a psychological evaluation at Pastor Emeritus at Our Lady weekend the St. John Vianney Hospital of Calvary. sacristan in February 2000. - In June 2000, he was also assigned Chaplain, Motherhouse Grey Nuns.
Approxi- 11-12-01 Fifteen year old The complainant alleged Rev. Gillespie was encouraged - Rev. Gillespie was placed mately male that the incident occurred at to retire. On 2-13-02, his on Administrative Leave at around 1976 Mother of Divine assignment was terminated Villa St. Joseph on 4-4-02. Providence parish (Rev. and his priestly faculties were - On 9-10-04, the Gillespie assisting there). restricted to private Mass. Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on his priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-25-04, Rev. Gillespie agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-43 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 9-10-04, the Grumm Archdiocese imposed Thomas J. further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-17-75 Grumm’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-12-04, Rev. Grumm agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-45 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1986-1988 3-27-02 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal - In April 2002, the - On 10-3-03, Cardinal Grumm Dougherty H.S. Dougherty H.S., Archdiocese interviewed Rev. Bevilacqua notified Bishop Thomas J. student Philadelphia (6/77-6/87) Grumm and placed him on Harry Flynn of St. Paul, Ordained: 5-17-75 - Residence, Nativity BVM, Administrative Leave. Minnesota that Rev. Grumm Philadelphia - Rev. Grumm was admitted to was residing in his diocese (8/85-6/87) St. John Vianney Hospital with restricted faculties. - Faculty, Archbishop from April to November 2002 - On 6-14-04, Rev. Grumm Kennedy H.S., for treatment. was notified that the Conshohocken (6/87-1/89) Archdiocese found the - Residence, St. Justin allegations credible, Martyr, Narberth imposed restrictions on his (6/87-6/88) priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-44 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 12/87 Fifteen year old Assistant Pastor, Holy In December 1987, Rev. - On 11-15-04, Rev. Henry
Henry specified female Cross, Springfield (6/85- Henry was transferred to Our was informed that the James T. sophomore 12/87) Lady of Lourdes as Assistant Archdiocese found the Ordained: 5-16-64 Cardinal O’Hara Pastor, Philadelphia. He allegations credible, H.S. student, underwent a psychological imposed restrictions on his Worker at Holy evaluation in December 1987. priestly ministry and Cross rectory He continued to receive referred the case to the psychological treatment. Vatican for review of laicization. - On 12-22-04, Rev. Henry agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-46 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
6-22-82 6-22-82 - Fourteen year Padua Academy, - Arrested watching
Hermley old boy Wilmington, Delaware pornographic film with Robert J. (OSFS) - Thirteen year (1980-82) thirteen-year-old boy and Ordained: 6-4-55 old boy fourteen-year old boy in (Wilmington, parked car. 19 pornographic Delaware) magazines confiscated from car. - Rev. Hermley was released into the custody of Rev. J. Stuart Dooling, OSFS, Provincial of the Oblates. Johns Hopkins University medical doctors determined that Rev. Hermley did not need help. He received three years probation for the 1982 incident. On 12-7-82, Rev. Dooling assigned him to a parish in Vienna, Virginia. Early 1980s 5-7-87 Ten or eleven Our Lady of Perpetual Help, This sexual abuse was year old male Seaside Heights, New reported to Rev. Bill Davis, Jersey (1978-1980) OSFS by the complainant’s mother. The Oblates handled this sexual abuse allegation.
A-47 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1976-1980 9-22-03 Thirteen year old Father Judge High School The Archdiocese was going to Currently residing at the
Hermley boy for Boys, Philadelphia contact the unidentified DeSales Center in Childs, Robert J. (OSFS) (1966-78) complainant through his e- Maryland. Ordained: 6-4-55 mail address. The Provincial (Wilmington, of the Oblates, Rev. Joseph Delaware) Morrisey, OSFS was to be contacted by the Archdiocese. Archdiocesan employee, Karen Becker felt that the DA’s Office and law enforcement should be contacted also.
A-48 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
May to 8-18-99 17 year old Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph, - In September 1999, Rev. Left active ministry on Iannarella August 1999 female from St. Aston (6/96-10/99) Iannarella underwent a September 24, 2003. James M. Joseph’s psychological evaluation at St. Ordained: 5-18-96 John Vianney Hospital. He was to undergo outpatient treatment at St. John Vianney Hospital after his evaluation was completed. - He was relieved of his current assignment and his priestly faculties were restricted. - Rev. Iannarella was placed on Administrative Leave in October 1999.
A-49 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1980’s 10-7-88 Sixteen year old Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara - Rev. Jones took a Health Jones male member of H.S., Springfield (9/70- Leave from 10/88 to 3/90 at Richard G. the Ephphatha 6/87) St. John Vianney Hospital. (GJ-1991) Community - Rev. Jones took a Leave of Ordained: 5-18-63 Absence from 3/90 to 10/93. Some of this time was spent living in Florida. 3-18-04 Seventeen year Left active ministry as of 10- - On 10-3-03, Cardinal old male member 1-93 Bevilacqua wrote to Bishop of the Ephphatha Robert Lynch that Rev. Community Jones was residing in his Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida with restricted faculties. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Jones’ priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 9-20-04, the Archdiocese wrote to Rev. Jones in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was requested to consider voluntary laicization. The Archdiocese offered a financial package for priests in this situation.
A-50 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Late 1970’s 2-13-98 Male fifth grader Assistant Pastor, St. Martha, - Rev. Joseph underwent a - On 9-10-04, the
Joseph (rectory worker) Philadelphia (6/76-9/80) psychological evaluation at St. Archdiocese imposed William T. John Vianney Hospital in further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-21-66 February 1998. Joseph’s priestly ministry - On 6-19-98, he officially and informed him that his submitted his resignation as name would not appear in pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann the 2005 Catholic Directory. Seton. The Archdiocese On 10-8-04, Rev. Joseph accepted this and appointed agreed to the removal of his him as a retired priest on 6-24- priestly faculties, to forgo 98 to Villa St. Joseph. the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-51 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1973-77 3-25-94 Male Assistant Pastor, Our Lady - The Archdiocese directed
Kohler of Good Counsel, Rev. Kohler that his current Thomas M. Southampton assignment was terminated Ordained: 5-18-68 (9/72-6/77) and he was not to have any contact with the complainant. - In May 1994, he underwent a psychological evaluation at the St. John Vianney Hospital and sent to St. John Vianney Hospital for treatment. - Rev. Kohler was placed on Administrative Leave on 6-1- 94.
June 1993 7-11-1994 Fifteen –year- Resident Priest, St. Charles - He was not given a priestly - On 9-10-04, the old boy Borromeo, Bensalem assignment and his faculties Archdiocese imposed photographed by (2/86-6/94) were restricted to private further restrictions on Rev. Kohler and other Mass. Kohler’s priestly ministry priest. Criminal and informed him that his charge brought5 name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
5 Rev. Kohler was charged with one count of obscenity in connection with William O’Connell, a former Rhode Island cleric. O’Connell was charged with sexually assaulting a boy and taking obscene pictures. A search warrant was issued and non-illegal pornographic tapes were confiscated from Rev. Kohler’s home in the Villas, New Jersey.
A-52 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
2001-2003 7-18-03 Reported to St. Charles Borromeo - Rev. Kornacki was placed on - On 5-27-04, Rev.
Kornacki Archdiocese that Seminary, Overbrook Administrative Leave on 8-1- Kornacki was indicted in Matthew J. New York City 03. federal court for possession Ordained: 5-19-73 police visited - In July 2003, Rev. Kornacki of child pornography. him concerning was admitted to St. John - On 6-2-04, Rev. Kornacki possessing and Vianney Hospital for was informed that the viewing child treatment. Archdiocese found the pornography. allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-53 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 8-24-04, Rev.
Kornacki Kornacki pleaded guilty Matthew J. before U.S. District Judge Ordained: 5-19-73 R. Barclay Surrick on one count of violation of the federal statute for possession of child pornography. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Kornacki’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-13-04, Rev. Kornacki agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance. - On 11-18-04, Rev. Kornacki was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison plus a $6,000.00 fine.
A-54 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1987 1987 Eight year old Pastor, St. Mark, Bristol None Kostelnick girl (6/82-6/97) Albert T. Ordained: 5-8-54 1988 7-19-88 Young female Pastor, St. Mark, Bristol None (6/82-6/97)
Not 1-21-92 - 2 unidentified Pastor, St. Mark, Bristol None specified sisters (8th & 9th (6/82-6/97) graders) - Grade school female - Female rectory worker 1970 12-4-01 13 year old - Faculty, Cardinal - The Archdiocese interviewed female rectory Dougherty H.S., Rev. Kostelnick on 1-29-02. worker Philadelphia - He underwent a four-day (9/56-6/82) psychodiagnostic assessment - Residence, St. John of the at St. John Vianney Hospital. Cross, Roslyn - He maintained his position as (9/56-6/82) Senior Priest, Assumption B.V.M., Feasterville. 1977 4-18-02 11 year old - Faculty, Cardinal - The Archdiocese interviewed female rectory Dougherty H.S., Rev. Kostelnick on 4-29-02. worker Philadelphia He was directed to receive (9/56-6/82) counseling once a week. - Residence, St. John of the - On 5-3-02, Cardinal Cross, Roslyn Bevilacqua granted him (9/56-6/82) retirement status at Villa St. Joseph.
A-55 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1968-1971 8-4-03 Twelve year old - Faculty, Cardinal The Stradley Ronon Law Firm Kostelnick female and her Dougherty H.S., notified the Montgomery Albert T. 15 year old sister Philadelphia County District Attorney’s Ordained: 5-8-54 (9/56-6/82) Office of the abuse allegation. - Residence, St. John of the Cross, Roslyn (9/56-6/82) 1968-1971 10-2-03 Six year old - Faculty, Cardinal The Stradley Ronon Law Firm female Dougherty H.S., notified the Montgomery Philadelphia County District Attorney’s (9/56-6/82) Office of the abuse allegation. - Residence, St. John of the Cross, Roslyn (9/56-6/82) 1968-1971 10-2-03 Ten year old - Faculty, Cardinal The Stradley Ronon Law Firm female Dougherty H.S., notified the Montgomery Philadelphia County District Attorney’s (9/56-6/82) Office of the abuse allegation. - Residence, St. John of the Cross, Roslyn (9/56-6/82)
A-56 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1984 2-20-04 Fifteen year old Pastor, St. Mark, Bristol - On 4-14-04, the Kostelnick sophomore (6/82-6/97) Archdiocese accepted the Albert T. female & rectory Review Board’s Ordained: 5-8-54 worker recommendation that the allegations were credible. - On 6-24-04, Rev. Kostelnick was informed that The Archdiocese had found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Kostelnick’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-11-04, Rev. Kostelnick agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-57 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1966-1967 6-3-68 Male student - Faculty, Roman Catholic None Leneweaver from Northeast High School, Philadelphia Raymond O. Catholic H.S. (6/64-6/66) Ordained 5-19-62 - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield (6/66-9/71) - Assistant Pastor, Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia (6/64-9/64) 1973-1975 5-6-75 - 11 year old Assistant Pastor, St. - Rev. Leneweaver was altar boy (St. Monica, Philadelphia granted a temporary Leave of Monica) (9/71-6/75) Absence to undergo - 11-12 year old counseling in Florida. altar boy at St. - In September 1975, he was Monica’s assigned as Assistant Pastor at - 4 parish school St. Agnes, West Chester. altar boys - Several other unnamed grade school boys 1976-1980 7-16-80 Eighth grade Assistant Pastor at St. On 7-18-80, Rev. Leneweaver male student (St. Agnes, West Chester was admitted to a treatment Agnes School) (9/75-6/80) center for a psychological evaluation and relieved of his current assignment.
A-58 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 7-31-80 2 teenage Health Leave, St. John - In September 1980, Rev. Leneweaver specified brothers Vianney Hospital, Leneweaver’s Health Leave Raymond O. Downingtown (7/80-9/80) ended. He was assigned as Ordained 5-19-62 Assistant Pastor at St. Joseph the Worker, Fallsington.
Approxi- 3-22-02 Altar boy from - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara Rev. Leneweaver had already mately 1967 Sacred Heart High School, Springfield left active ministry. Parish (6/66-9/71) - Residence, Sacred Heart, Clifton Heights (6/66-9/71) 1973-1975 6-26-02 12 year old male Assistant Pastor, St. - On 7-19-02, the Stradley On 12-29-80, Rev. student from St. Monica, Philadelphia Ronon Law Firm responded to Leneweaver left active Monica’s (6/71-6/75) the complainant’s lawyer, ministry. explaining that the statute of limitations expired. The complainant was offered counseling.
A-59 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
2-2-85 2-4-85 Twelve year old - Visiting priest from Brazil - A search warrant was served As of correspondence in
Martins seventh grade - Assistant Pastor, for Rev. Martins’ room and he 2002 between Brazil and the Nilo C. (S.D.V.) altar boy Incarnation of Our Lord, was detained at a mental Archdiocese of (Visiting priest from Philadelphia (5/84-2/85) health facility. Philadelphia, there was no Brazil) On 3-8-85, Rev. Martins was information regarding Rev. notified that his priestly Martins’ current location. faculties in Philadelphia were terminated. He resided at St. John Vianney while awaiting judicial proceedings. He was convicted of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse and Corruption of the Morals of a Minor. He was sentenced to 11 ½ to 23 months in prison with deportation to the Archdiocese of Sao Salvadore de Bahia, Brazil.
A-60 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 11-11-86 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara The victim was removed from
McCarthy specified O’Hara H.S. High School, Springfield Rev. McCarthy’s class at Michael J. student (6/65-6/89) Cardinal Dougherty H.S. Ordained: 5-22-65 - Residence, St. Bernadette, Drexel Hill (9/65-6/75) - Residence, St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield (6/75- 6/89) 1974-1976 11-27-91 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara - Rev. McCarthy was - He was placed on O’Hara H.S. High School, Springfield appointed as Pastor of Administrative Leave on 6- student (6/65-6/89) Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 1-93. - Residence, St. Bernadette, Norristown on 9-3-92. - On 10-3-03, Cardinal Drexel Hill (9/65-6/75) Bevilacqua wrote to Bishop - Residence, St. Francis of Nicholas DiMarzio that Assisi, Springfield (6/75- Rev. McCarthy was residing 6/89) in the Diocese of Camden with restricted faculties. - On 9-10-04, The Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. McCarthy’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-1-04, Rev. McCarthy met with Archdiocesan officials about his current status. He was retired from work at a casino in Atlantic City and was currently working as a realtor.
A-61 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 11-22-04, Rev. McCarthy McCarthy was informed Michael J. that the Archdiocese found Ordained: 5-22-65 the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-62 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
2-24-87 Given a - Residence at Holy Angels - Cardinal Bevilacqua
McGovern residence to Church, Philadelphia (1987- continued to permit this Joseph 6 study after 1990) extern priest residence in (Extern priest) sexual abuse - Temple University Philadelphia on the allegations from condition that he would the Diocese of continue with treatment. Wilmington, - The Archdiocese was Delaware. His notified that Rev. priestly faculties McGovern was performing were not Mass at Holy Angels and restricted. that he was a priest not in good standing in the Diocese of Wilmington. This prompted the Archdiocese to direct Rev. McGovern to find his own residence on 6-19-90.
6 Rev. McGovern was an extern priest from the Diocese of Wilmington who was allowed one year’s residence in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to study at Temple University. Rev. McGovern had been involved in sexual misconduct with minors in the Diocese of Wilmington, yet was allowed residence into Philadelphia after being released from St. Luke Institute for treatment of pedophilia. Rev. McGovern was also noted to be taking Depo-provera, a sexual inhibitor. Although Rev. McGovern was only supposed to be residing at Holy Angels Parish in Philadelphia, he was performing public Mass at the parish from 1987 until 1990 without restrictions.
A-63 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1966 2-6-85 Eleven year old Seminarian, St. Charles Rev. McGuire underwent an
McGuire male Borromeo Seminary, outpatient evaluation. He James E. Overbrook remained Principal of St. Pius Ordained: 5-16-70 X H.S., Pottstown. 1977 2-6-85 Fifteen year old - Faculty, Bishop Kenrick Rev. McGuire underwent an male H.S., Norristown (6/74- outpatient evaluation. He 9/77) remained Principal of St. Pius - Residence, Epiphany, X H.S., Pottstown. Norristown (6/76-9/77) - Director, Teachers Service in Religious, OCE (9/77-6/82) - Residence, St. Dorothy, Drexel Hill (9/77-6/82) 1971 2-6-85 Fourteen year - Assistant Pastor, St. Rev. McGuire underwent an old male Alphonsus, Maple Green outpatient evaluation. He (6/70-6/72) remained as Principal of St. - Newman Chaplain, Pius X H.S., Pottstown. Newman Temple University, Amber (9/70-6/72)
A-64 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Twenty or 2-27-02 No identity given Not specified - In May 2002, Rev. McGuire - On 9-10-04, the
McGuire thirty years completed a psychological Archdiocese imposed James E. prior to evaluation at St. John Vianney further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-16-70 report Hospital. He was placed on McGuire’s priestly ministry Administrative Leave. and informed him that his - On 5-20-02, Cardinal name would not appear in Bevilacqua accepted Rev. the 2005 Catholic Directory. McGuire’s resignation as - On 10-18-04, Rev. Pastor at St. Ephrem, McGuire wrote to the Bensalem. Archdiocese that he could not petition for laicization at the time. Rather, he requested to retire and would consider a life of prayer and penance.
A-65 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
May 1971 5-2-71 Male minor Health Leave, Padua Retreat Rev. McKenzie met with
McKenzie House Archdiocesan officials who Joseph M. (12/60-6/72) directed him to seek Ordained: 5-19-51 counseling and to refrain from meeting with boys. Not 9-7-72 Sixteen year old Assistant Pastor, St. Jerome, In September 1972, Rev. specified male Philadelphia McKenzie was placed on (6/72-9/72) Health Leave at St. John Vianney Hospital where he remained until June 1977. 9-23-81 10-7-81 Male Assistant Pastor, St. Patrick, - In October 1981, he was Malvern removed from his current (6/77-10/81) assignment and his priestly faculties were suspended. Rev. McKenzie was directed to seek medical treatment - In December 1981, Rev. McKenzie was assigned as Assistant Chaplain, St. Francis Country House, Darby. 1966-67 9-23-01 Male St. Ignatius of Loyola, On 10-2-01, Msgr. Lynn Died April 28, 1989. Philadelphia informed the victim that Rev. McKenzie was deceased. The victim was offered counseling assistance.
A-66 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1968-1969 1-19-90 Male altar server - St. Charles Borromeo - Rev. McLoughlin underwent He underwent two
McLoughlin Seminary student (5/17/69) a psychological evaluation. psychological evaluations in Richard J. - Assistant Pastor, Our Lady - He left his position as 1994. He was placed on Ordained: 5-17-69 of Peace, Milmont Park principal of Catholic Roman Administrative Leave in (6/69-6/73) H.S. in June 1990. He was April 1994 with residence at appointed as Assistant Pastor Presentation BVM in of St. Bede the Venerable, Wynnewood. Holland, PA in June 1990.
A-67 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Began in 9-12-91 Fifteen year old - Faculty, Bishop Kenrick - No immediate action was - Rev. McLoughlin was
McLoughlin 1976 female CYO H.S., Norristown (6/73- taken other than the placed on Administrative Richard J. member at Camp 6/77) Archdiocese questioning Rev. Leave on 3-4-02. Ordained: 5-17-69 Neumann - Residence, St. Gabriel’s McLoughlin. - On 9-10-04, the Hall (6/74-6/77) Archdiocese imposed - Director, Camp Neumann further restrictions on Rev. (6/77-8/81) McLoughlin’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-15-04, Rev. McLoughlin agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance. - On 11-12-04, Rev. McLoughlin was informed that the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-68 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1969 4-18-02 Male eighth Assistant Pastor, The Archdiocese told the Rev. Monahan was
Monahan grader Presentation B.V.M., complainant that Rev. incardinated into the Joseph R. Wynnewood Monahan was under the Archdiocese of St. Louis in Ordained: 5-19-62 (6/68-6/74) jurisdiction of the Archdiocese 1980. of St. Louis.
A-69 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 8-27-68 Male – worker at Assistant Pastor, St. Joseph, The Archdiocese interviewed
Mulholland specified Camp Neumann7 Warrington Rev. Mulholland and directed John H. (6/66-6/68) him to cease contact with this Ordained: 5-22-65 boy. 1969-1970 10-15-70 6 male minors in Assistant Pastor, St. None the CYO Anastasia, Newtown Square (6/68-6/73) Not 10-20-70 Reports that Rev. Assistant Pastor, St. None - Chaplain, Immaculate specified Mulholland had Anastasia, Newtown Square Mary Home as of 6-17-02. boys in his room (6/68-6/73) - On 10-17-03, Rev. Mulholland was notified that Cardinal Bevilacqua had started a preliminary investigation. - On 4-19-04, the Archdiocese accepted the Review Board’s recommendation that the allegations were not credible. However, Rev. Mulholland was determined to need mental health intervention. He was told that his ministry should not include youth and he remained as Chaplain at Immaculate Mary Home.
7 Rev. Mulholland admitted to writing inappropriate letters of slave-master content to the victim. Rev. Mulholland denied any sexual activity with the male.
A-70 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
October 4-1-92 Female student Pastor, St. Patrick, Kennett - In April 1992, Rev. Murray’s
Murray 1991 and rectory Square priestly faculties were John J. worker (11/78-6/92) restricted to private Mass at Ordained: 5-31-47 the Chapel of Regina Ceoli Residence. - He underwent a psychological evaluation at the St. John Vianney Hospital. - He resigned from his assignment at St. Patrick’s on 5-13-92. - Rev. Murray was placed on Health Leave, Villa St. Joseph in June 1992. - Rev. Murray was retired at Villa St. Joseph on 3-1-93. September 4-1-92 Fifteen year old Pastor, St. Patrick, Kennett - In April 1992, Rev. Murray’s - On 9-10-04, the to female student Square priestly faculties were Archdiocese imposed November and rectory (11/78-6/92) restricted to private Mass at further restrictions on Rev. 1991 worker the Chapel of Regina Ceoli Murray’s priestly ministry Residence. and informed him that his - He underwent a name would not appear in psychological evaluation at the the 2005 Catholic Directory. St. John Vianney Hospital. - On 10-11-04, Rev. Murray - He resigned from his agreed to the removal of his assignment at St. Patrick’s on priestly faculties, to forgo 5-13-92. the Church penal process - Rev. Murray was placed on and to accept the imposition Health Leave, Villa St. Joseph of a supervised life of in June 1992. prayer and penance. - Rev. Murray was retired at Villa St. Joseph on 3-1-93.
A-71 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1962-1963 7-25-97 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal The complainant was Nawn Dougherty High Dougherty H.S., informed that Rev. Nawn had Henry J. School student Philadelphia (9/58-6/78) died on 1-20-96. Ordained: 5-19-55 - Residence, St. Edward the Confessor, Philadelphia (9/59-9/66) 1960-64 3-26-02 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal On 4-5-02, Rev. Welsh told Dougherty High Dougherty H.S., the complainant that he was School student Philadelphia (9/58-6/78) unaware of any other - Residence, St. Edward the allegations involving Rev. Confessor, Philadelphia Nawn. (9/59-9/66) 9-4-02 Thirteen year old - Parochial Vicar, St, sixth grade altar Edmond, Philadelphia boy (9/87-6/91) 1965-1966 3-19-04 Male sophomore - Faculty, Cardinal Cardinal Dougherty H.S., Dougherty High Philadelphia (9/58-6/78) School student - Residence, St. Edward the Confessor, Philadelphia (9/59-9/66) Not 3-22-04 Male Freshman - Faculty, Cardinal Died on January 20, 1996. specified Cardinal Dougherty H.S., Dougherty High Philadelphia (9/58-6/78) School Student
A-72 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 1961 Unknown male Assistant Pastor, St. Francis - Cardinal Krol suggested that
Rogers specified of Assisi, Norristown (5/59- Rev. Rogers go on a two week Francis P. 5/61) retreat. Rev. Rogers was Ordained: 5-30-46 warned about his behavior. - Rev. Rogers was transferred as Assistant Pastor to St. Carthage, Philadelphia.
Not May 1973 Complaints that Associate Pastor, St. The Archdiocese warned Rev. specified Rev. Rogers was Barnabas, Philadelphia Rogers about his behavior. wrestling with (9/71-6/76) boys in public and private, taking older boys on car rides 1960-1966 3-17-98 Ten year old - Assistant Pastor, St. - The Archdiocese informed altar boy Francis of Assisi, the complainant that Rev. Norristown (5/59-5/61) Rogers was in a retirement - Assistant Pastor, St. home. Carthage, Philadelphia - Rev. Rogers underwent a (5/61-9/62) psychological evaluation at the - Assistant Pastor, St. St. John Vianney Hospital in Joachim, Philadelphia May 1998. (9/62-1/68) Late 1950s 3-5-02 Male elementary None to Early school student 1960s Not 3-11-02 Ten year old Not specified None specified male
A-73 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1976-1977 6-10-02 3 minor males Assistant Pastor, St. None - Rev. Rogers retired at
Rogers Ambrose, Philadelphia Villa St. Joseph on 6-19-95. Francis P. (6/76-6/83) - On 9-10-04, the Ordained: 5-30-46 Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on his priestly ministry and notified him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - Died February 18, 2005.
A-74 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 9-22-93 Seventeen year Not specified - Rev. Satchell was relieved of - Rev. Satchell left active Satchell specified old male his current assignment and ministry on 9-8-03. Martin J. (Lansdale placed on Administrative - On 12-8-03, Rev. Satchell Ordained: 5-15-93 Catholic H.S.) Leave in September 1993. wrote to the Archdiocese to - In 1993, Rev. Satchell was petition for laicization. undergoing therapy with Dr. - On 1-24-04, Rev. Satchell Richard Fitzgibbons. was notified that the - He was directed to undergo a preliminary investigation psychological evaluation at St. had been closed, his case John Vianney Hospital. was being referred to the Vatican and that the allegation was found credible. - On 9-15-04, Rev. Satchell was notified that he was laicized by the Vatican.
A-75 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1967-1968 3-11-02 Fourteen year - Faculty, Roman Catholic - The Archdiocese interviewed - On 3-11-02, the
Schmeer old male (Roman H.S., Philadelphia Rev. Schmeer on 4-2-02. Archdiocese notified Rev. John P. Catholic High (6/65-9/77) - He underwent a Schmeer that a preliminary Ordained: 5-16-64 School) - Residence, St. Rose of psychological evaluation in investigation had been Lima, Philadelphia May 2002 at St. John Vianney commenced. (1/67-6/67) Hospital. - On 11-20-03, the - Residence, Sacred Heart, Archdiocese accepted the Havertown (6/67-6/71) Review Board’s recommendations that Rev. Schmeer was not in violation of the Essential Norms and did not recommend any future action. - On 12-5-03, the Archdiocese closed the preliminary investigation and deemed the allegations not credible against him. Summer 3-24-04 Fifteen year old - Faculty, Bishop Kenrick The Archdiocese interviewed 1986 male H.S., Norristown (9/77- Rev. Schmeer on 5-25-04. 8/90) - Residence, Sacred Heart, Havertown (9/85-8/90)
A-76 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1968 3-29-04 Male Roman - Faculty, Roman Catholic - Rev. Schmeer took a - On 5-7-04, a second
Schmeer Catholic H.S. H.S., Philadelphia personal leave on 5-24-04. investigation into more John P. Student (6/65-9/77) - The Archdiocese interviewed recent allegations was Ordained: 5-16-64 - Residence, Sacred Heart, Rev. Schmeer on 5-25-04. commenced by the Havertown (6/67-6/71) Archdiocese. - On 11-2-04, Rev. Schmeer was informed that the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - On 12-1-04, Rev. Schmeer agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-77 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1972-77 10-26-94 Fifth grade male - Assistant Pastor, St. - Rev. Shea was placed on
Shea altar server Helena, Philadelphia Health Leave in November Thomas F. (6/69-6/75) 1994. Ordained: 5-16-64 - Assistant Pastor, St. - He underwent a Joseph, Collindale psychological evaluation at St. (6/75-2/79) John Vianney Hospital. - He retired at Villa St. Joseph on July 3, 1995. mid 1970s 10-27-94 Male minor - Assistant Pastor, St. - Rev. Shea was placed on Helena, Philadelphia Health Leave in November (6/69-6/75) 1994. - Assistant Pastor, St. - He underwent a Joseph, Collindale psychological evaluation at St. (6/75-2/79) John Vianney Hospital. - He retired at Villa St. Joseph on 7-3-95. mid 1970s 7-25-02 1 minor male Assistant Pastor, St. Joseph, - On 9-10-04, the 3 altar boys Collingdale Archdiocese imposed (6/75-2/79) further restrictions on Rev. Shea’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-8-04, Rev. Shea agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-78 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Summer 12-29-77 - Eighth grade - Assistant Pastor, St. - In January 1978, he
Sicoli 1976, 1977 male (Bishop Martin of Tours, underwent a psychological David C. Egan High Philadelphia (9/75-1/78) evaluation. Ordained: 5-17-75 School) - Assoc. Director, Office for - In January 1978, Rev. Sicoli - Male high Youth and Young Adults was assigned as Asst. Pastor, school freshman (10/76-1/78) Immaculate Conception, - Seventh grade Levittown. Rev. Statkus male notified the pastor, Rev. John Campbell, that Rev. Sicoli could not be director/moderator of any youth group.
Not 5-2-83 - An eighth Assistant Pastor, - The Archdiocese interviewed specified grade male Immaculate Conception, Rev. Sicoli. He was warned - Male Junior Levittown not to form relationships with from Bishop (1/78-6/83) students. Egan H.S. - In June 1983, Rev. Sicoli - 2 male eighth was assigned as Assistant graders Pastor, St. Athanasius, - A male high Philadelphia. school freshman - A seventh grade male student 1993 September 1993 13-14 year old Pastor, Our Lady of Hope, The Archdiocese had Rev. male Philadelphia (7/93-7/94) Sicoli undergo a psychological evaluation and he was transferred to St. Anthony of Padua in June 1994.
A-79 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
2001-2002 11-21-01 2 teenage boys Pastor, Holy Spirit, None - On 7-1-04, Rev. Sicoli
Sicoli Philadelphia was placed on David C. (6/21/99-7/1/04) Administrative Leave. Ordained: 5-17-75 - On 7-8-04, the Archdiocese accepted Rev. Sicoli’s resignation from Holy Spirit parish as pastor. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Sicoli’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
- On 11-2-04, the
Sicoli Archdiocese found the David C. allegations credible, Ordained: 5-17-75 imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization. - On 12-2-04, the Archdiocese informed Bishop Galante, Diocese of Camden, that Rev. Sicoli was residing in his diocese.
A-80 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
June 1953 to 10-17-67 Three boys Assistant Pastor, St. Joseph, Health Leave at St. John
Siegele February Jim Thorpe Vianney Hospital from Charles J. 1957 (6/53-2/57) 10/1967 to 6/1968 and then Ordained: 5-30-53 assigned as Assistant Pastor, Our Lady of Pompeii in Philadelphia (6/68-6/73). Not 10-17-67 - Cardinal Faculty, Cardinal Dougherty Health Leave at St. John specified Dougherty H.S. High School, Philadelphia Vianney Hospital from student (9/58-10/67) 10/1967 to 6/1968 and then - Fourteen year assigned as Assistant Pastor, old male and a Our Lady of Pompeii in third grade boy Philadelphia (6/68-6/73).
Not 3-30-88 Fourteen year Faculty, Cardinal Dougherty - The Archdiocese interviewed specified old from 1967 High School, Philadelphia Rev. Siegele. complaint (9/58-10/67) - Rev. Siegele remained Pastor at St. Barnabas in Philadelphia until his death on 1-28-89.
A-81 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1960-1964 3-26-02 Cardinal Faculty, Cardinal Dougherty - On 9-13-02, C. Clark Died on January 28, 1989.
Siegele Dougherty H.S. H.S., Philadelphia (9/58- Hodgson, Esq. of the Stradley Charles J. male student 10/67) Ronon Law Firm wrote to Ordained: 5-30-53 Joseph Chaiken, Esq., explaining that the statute of limitations had expired. The complainant was offered counseling services.
A-82 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1986 5-10-02 12 year old male Assistant Pastor, On 6-1-02, he underwent a - In January 2003, his Smith eighth grader, Annunciation B.V.M., psychological evaluation at assignment ended as Thomas J. participant in Havertown (1/82-6/87) Kelly Counseling and Regional Vicar, Delaware Ordained: 5-19-73 parish Passion Consulting. County. play - On 9-18-03, Cardinal Bevilacqua initiated a preliminary investigation. - On 3-17-04, the Archdiocese accepted the Review Board’s decision that Rev. Smith was “not in violation of the Essential Norms defining sexual abuse of a minor.” - On 6-10-04, Rev. Smith was notified that he was not in violation of the Essential Norms, but that his behavior was “inappropriate and unacceptable.” Rev. Smith was directed to undergo counseling.
A-83 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Time of 6-18-02 Male teenager, Assistant Pastor, - On 9-23-04, the Smith abuse not participant in Annunciation B.V.M., Archdiocese commenced Thomas J. specified parish Passion Havertown (1/82-6/87) another investigation against Ordained: 5-19-73 play Rev. Smith after a sexual abuse allegation was received on 9-3-04. - On 12-9-04, Rev. Smith requested a Leave of Absence from St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield. - On 12-16-04, the Archdiocese accepted Rev. Smith’s request for a Leave of Absence. - On 1-28-05, the Review Board found that the allegations from the first investigation were now credible. In addition, more recent allegations were also found credible. Rev. Smith was recommended to be removed permanently from active ministry.
A-84 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1975 or 2-3-05 12 or 13 year old Assistant Pastor, - On 2-8-05, C. Clark Smith 1976 boy Immaculate Heart of Mary, Hodgson, Esq. of the Thomas J. Philadelphia (6/73-1/78) Stradley Ronon Law Firm Ordained: 5-19-73 informed the Montgomery District Attorney’s Office of this allegation. - On 3-15-05, the Archdiocese closed the investigation, found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-85 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
October 2-22-83 Two eighth Assistant Pastor, St. Robert, - Rev. Steingraber’s current
Steingraber 1982 grade males Chester assignment was terminated. Louis M. (7/82-2/83) He was placed on Health Ordained: 5-19-73 Leave at St. John Vianney Hospital. - On 5-23-83, he was assigned as Assistant Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Philadelphia. Not 9-19-03 Sixteen year old Assistant Pastor, St. Gabriel, Rev. Steingraber left active specified male Philadelphia (3/77-6/82) ministry as of 3-23-84.
A-86 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 4-9-97 Male fifth grader Not specified - Rev. Swierzy was placed on
Swierzy specified (altar server) Administrative Leave in May Michael W. 1997 and admitted to St. John Ordained: 5-17-75 Vianney Hospital for a psychological evaluation. -On 1-16-98, Rev. Swierzy pled guilty to one count of corruption of the morals of a minor and received five years probation. 5-14-97 Photographs of Parochial Vicar, St. John the On 3-19-98, Rev. Swierzy was young males in Evangelist, Morrisville discharged from St. John underwear seized (6/92-5/97) Vianney Hospital and placed by search at Villa St. Joseph. warrant from priest’s quarters at St. John’s 1-16-98 Pled guilty to Administrative Leave, St. one count of John Vianney Hospital, corruption of the Downingtown morals of a (5/97-3/98) minor and received five years probation Not 3-27-02 Male Cardinal - Faculty, Cardinal - Rev. Swierzy left active specified – Dougherty H.S. Dougherty H.S., ministry on 9-24-03. but between student Philadelphia (6/82-7/91) - On 10-25-04, Rev. 1986 and - Residence, St. William, Swierzy was informed that 1988 Philadelphia (6/85-6/92) the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-87 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1980s 9-10-99 Male fifth grade Assistant Pastor, St. - Rev. Taraborelli was placed - On 9-10-04, the Taraborelli altar server Ephrem, Bensalem on Administrative Leave on Archdiocese imposed Carmen F. (2/79-6/83) 10-15-99. further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-16-70 - He was admitted to St. John Taraborelli’s priestly Vianney Hospital for a ministry and informed him psychological evaluation in that his name would not October 1999. appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-8-04, Rev. Taraborelli agreed to the removal of his priestly faculties, to forgo the Church penal process and to accept the imposition of a supervised life of prayer and penance.
A-88 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
March 1981 8-6-81 - 12 year old Assistant Pastor, St. Titus, - In August 1981, he
Trauger June 1981 male Norristown underwent a psychological Francis X. - 13 year old (6/80-9/81) evaluation. Ordained: 5-20-72 male - In September 1981, he was reassigned as Assistant Pastor at St. Matthew, Philadelphia. July 22, 8-2-82 14 year old male Assistant Pastor, St. - On 8-5-82, Cardinal Krol 1982 parish school Matthew, Philadelphia suspended his current student (9/81-8/82) assignment and priestly faculties. He was placed on Health Leave. - On 8-20-82, Rev. Trauger underwent a second psychological evaluation. - On 10-1-82, he was assigned as Asst. Pastor at St. Francis DeSales, Philadelphia.
A-89 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
April 1991 4-12-91 Unnamed male Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph, None - On 11-7-03, the
Trauger high school Aston Archdiocese informed Rev. Francis X. student (6/89-6/93) Trauger that a preliminary Ordained: 5-20-72 investigation had been commenced. - Rev. Trauger was placed on Administrative Leave on 12-1-03. - On 12-12-03, the Archdiocese informed Rev. Trauger that his assignment had ended and he would not be allowed public ministry. Rev. Trauger was admitted to St. John Vianney Hospital at his own request. - On 2-17-04, the Archdiocese accepted the Review Board’s recommendation that Rev. Trauger’s allegations were credible. On 3-12-04, Rev. Trauger was informed that the Archdiocese found the allegations credible, imposed restrictions on his priestly ministry and referred the case to the Vatican for review of laicization.
A-90 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 9-10-04, the
Trauger Archdiocese imposed Francis X. further restrictions on Rev. Ordained: 5-20-72 Trauger’s priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
A-91 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
Not 2-25-88 Adolescent sister Vicar, Office of Catholic - Rev. Walls was placed on - On 4-1-02, Cardinal
Walls specified but and brother, Education Administrative Leave in June Bevilacqua approved Rev. David E. between unidentified (6/87-6/88) 1988 and sent to St. Luke Walls to remain on Ordained: 5-14-60 6/87 and male Institute for evaluation in Administrative Leave, to 2/88 March 1988. leave his residence at St. - He was allowed to remain a John Neuman rectory and to resident at St. John Neumann restrict his faculties to rectory with his priestly private Mass. Rev. Walls faculties restricted. was told of the change in - Rev. Walls was directed to his priestly status on 4-16- resign as Vicar for Catholic 02. Education in May 1988. - On 9-10-04, the Archdiocese imposed further restrictions on Rev. Walls’ priestly ministry and informed him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory.
A-92 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
July 2000 8-4-00 Thirteen year old - Administrative Leave - He was allowed to On 3-26-02, the Vatican
Wiejata female (7/99-3/02) temporarily reside at the approved laicization for Sylwester - Resident, St. John Vianney Trinity Retreat Center. Rev. Wiejata. Ordained: 5-18-96 Hospital - As of 8-19-00, the (6/00-8/00) Archdiocese only had a post office box as a contact for Rev. Wiejata. - On 2-7-01, he contacted the Archdiocese from Chicago to request information about laicization.
A-93 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
1983-87 7-7-92 Fifteen year old Assistant Pastor, Nativity - Rev. Wisniewski was - On 2-13-02, Rev.
Wisniewski male (Cardinal B.V.M., Media removed from his current Wisniewski’s current Thomas J. O’Hara H.S. (8/82-6/87) assignment and placed on position was terminated and Ordained: 5-18-74 student/worker at Health Leave from 7/92 to he was placed on Nativity BVM 9/93. He temporarily resided Administrative Leave with rectory) at Immaculate Conception restricted faculties. parish until residing at St. - On 4-2-04, the John Vianney Hospital (792- Archdiocese removed Rev. 9/93). Wisniewski from active - He underwent a ministry and placed other psychological evaluation at St. restrictions. John Vianney Hospital. - On 9-8-04, the - In 9/93, he was assigned to Archdiocese met with Rev. the staff of the Office of the Wisniewski to discuss the Metropolitan Tribunal with option of voluntary residence at St. Justin Martyr laicization or a life of prayer rectory. and penance. Rev. Wisniewski wanted to accept the life of prayer and penance but did not want to move to Villa St. Joseph.
A-94 CATALOGUE OF SEXUALLY ABUSIVE PRIESTS
PRIEST’S NAME DATE OF DATE VICTIM OR PRIEST’S ASSIGNMENT ACTION TAKEN BY PRESENT STATUS OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE INCIDENT AT TIME OF ABUSE ARCHDIOCESE AFTER PRIEST NOTIFIED NOTIFICATION OF ABUSE
- On 9-10-04, the
Wisniewski Archdiocese wrote to Thomas J. impose more restrictions on Ordained: 5-18-74 Rev. Wisniewski and to inform him that his name would not appear in the 2005 Catholic Directory. - On 10-18-04, Rev. Wisniewski wrote to the Archdiocese that he could not petition for laicization. He requested retirement from the priesthood and to reside with his mother. - On 11-15-04, the Archdiocese responded to Rev. Wisniewski’s request that he would have to undergo a psychological evaluation before considering the request.
A-95