RCALA 007119 REV. MICHAEL NOCITA DOCUMENTS PRODUCED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES 2013 PURSUANT TO JCCP 4286 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RCALA 007120 Vicar for Clergy Database Clergy Assignment Record (Detailed) Mr Michael S. Nocita 11237 Jellico Ave. Granada Hills, CA 91344 Current Primary Assignment Birth Date 5/4/1950 Age: 62 Birth Place San Jose, California, USA Deanery: 22 . Diaconate Ordination Priesthood Ordination 6/10/1977 Diocese Name Archdiocese of Los Angeles Date ofIncardination Religious Community Ritual Ascription Latin Ministry Status To Lay State canon State Diocesan Priest Incard Process 0 Begin Pension Date Home phone (818) 363-3193 Work phone 310-515-0533, ex 672. Seminary St. John's Seminary, Camarillo Ethnicity American (USA) Fingerprint Verification and Safeguard Training Date Background Check Virtus Training Date Assignment History Assignment Beginning Date Completion Date Returned To Lay State, Rescript from the Congregation for the Doctrine of 5/8/2006 the Faith, Prot. No. 656/2004. Inactive Leave 3/25/1991 5/7/2006 St. Timothy Catholic Church, Los Angeles Associate Pastor (Parochial 7/1/1989 3/24/1991 Vicar), Active Service Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills Principal, Active Service 7/1/1987 6/30/1989 Queen of Angels Seminary, Mission Hills Resident, Resident 7/1/1987 6/30/1989 Paraclete High School, Lancaster Principal, Active Service 7/1/1984 6/30/1987 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lancaster Resident, Resident 7/1/1984 6/30/1987 American Martyrs Catholic Church, Manhattan Beach Resident, Resident 5/23/1983 6/30/1984 RCALA 007121 Maria Regina Catholic Church, Gardena Resident, Resident 7/1/1982 6/30/1984 Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance Education-Teacher/Faculty, 7/1/1982 6/30/1984 Active Service St. Bruno Catholic Church, Whittier Resident, Resident 7/9/1980 6/30/1982 St. Paul High School, Santa Fe Springs Education-Teacher/Faculty, Active 7/9/1980 6/30/1982 Service Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, San Pedro Associate Pastor 6/17/1977 7/8/1980 (Parochial Vicar), Active Service RCALA 007122 MEMORANDUM FROM: Monsignor Curry--=----- TO: ___A~r_chbish~p_Ma~o __ n~y ____ _ RE: Father Michael Nocita Father REDACTED spoke to a Detective, REDACTED . of the Sheriff's Department about a report that had been made to the police by a therapist concerning Mike Nocita. A 23-year old woman named REDACTED told her therapist she had fallen in love with Mike while he was assigned to REDACTED in 1980-1982, and that he had been intimate with her: mo~tly in his car. She does not claim there was intercourse involved. The Detective nwntioned that the statute of limit<:~tions had run out, and that the police would not pursue the matter. The young woman does not wish to cooperate in any way with the police and is very upset that the therapist reported the matter. However, it Rppears that she may still be very much in contact with Mike, and she claims to be very confused by his periodic promises to leave nnd marry her. She has told Mi.ke about the matter being reported. He met REDACTED at a meeting this morning and told him the police would be making a report. He claims to have hugged the girl, but says he did nothing else. REDACTED was principal during the period in question and knows Mike was ITery friendly with this girl. The Detective is going for oral surgery <tnd will come to see REDACTED and give him a report, probably early next week. REDACTED Sister <REDACTED , and I met this afternoon and decided we should probably wait for a written report before taking any action. ·. .,_ Rhltv l(- 11- ff ·. 31973 XIII 000001 RCALA 007123 MEMORANDUM December 11. 1990 TO: Archbishop Mahony FROM: Monsignor Thomas Curry RE: Michael Nocita YesterdayREDACTED spoke to me at the Priests' Council about a man who had complained to him about Mike's behavior and particularly his intimacy with women. I asked REDAcTED to have the man call me, and he did so last night. He did not give me his name and said he was somewhat constrained in that he was protecting people who did not- want to be known. He is a high school counselor. His main concern is that he asserts Mike has been involved with women since before his ordination and that this involvement has continued. He went on about Mike's extravagant life style, Mike's belief that he is a ladies' man and that women find him irresistible. I found the man a bit obsessed about Mike, but could not say that he was unreasonable in any way or that he had any obvious problem that would cause him to make these allegations. I checked back with REDACTED ... , and he vouches for the honesty of this man. REDACTED himself says he knows a family. in REDACTED , I think, whose daughter refused to have Mike perform her wedding because he had made advances to her and her sister. Apparently, her father, who is an influential man and a friend of Mike's, wanted him to perform the wedding. REDACTED claims there are rumors of drunkenness and sex on the beach surrounding Mike and that REDACTED went to Cardinal Manning to ask him not to ordain Mike because of his involvement with women. Certainly his ordination was delayed. I am concerned about and uncomfortable with all of this and explained to both the man who called and toREDACTED how limited my action could be on this basis. Were it not for a larger context, I would not act on this at all. However, there is Mike's admitted very recent involvement with a young girl and, as the attached memo states, he was reported for as being involved with a minor girl, so there is cause for some alarm at this point. Given the possibility of three separate incidents, there is a good possibility that mike may be obsessed with having relationships with young women about eighteen. · My recommendation is that the matter be pursued further before a decison is made about Mike's going to work in Vocations, and I would like to discuss the mater with you. 31972 1'--lf-yo XIII 000002 RCALA 007124 C1ffl,·r ,.-,f I , " !\ q·,~r If''~ Vir.lr ft•r <IPI~V .. \ •. ~~, ! '"' d \ I :\!llr'l '1i l 17111 7~1-17'1.1 '"lq!f~ II ··1 December 21, 1990 Rev. Michael Nocita St. Timothy Church 10425 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Dear Father Nocita: Thank you for coming to see me today and for your gracious and open response to my comments and concerns. As I explained to you, before Archbishop Mahony could appoint you to the Vocations Department he would need definite· assurances that some of the problems in your life are being taken care of. These problems have specifically to do with your relationship with young women, and I mentioned to you the Archdiocese's knowledqe of a police report and REDACTED REDACTED I also mentioned to you a persistent rumor and concern about your continued involvement with young women, and told you that I was unable to give you any specifics on that matter. The Archdiocese asks that you see Dr. REDACTED _ for an examination and continuing therapy if that is ~ reconunended,.,..- As I explained, we do expect that Dr. REDAcTED will send the Archbishop a report, but that you will be aware of the contents of the report and consent to it, and we certainly do not expect any violation of the doctor-patient privilege. I thank you again for your cooperation in this matter, and you have my very best wishes for your future. Sincerely yours in Christ, (Rev. Msgr.) Thomas J. Curry Vicar for Clergy cc: Dr. REDACTED _ Rev. Timothy Dyer Archbishop Mahony~ 31970 XIII 000003 'RCALA 007125 :· ,,.,, __. ... ---... - /' Offkeof 1531 Los Angeles Archdiocese of LM Anself!s Vlcar for Clergy Wr;sr Ninth California (213) 251-3284 Street 90015-1194 December 21, 1990 REDACTED Dear Dr . REDACTED I spoke to Father Michael Nocita today and asked him to see you, and he will do so soon. Father Nocita is forty years old and was ordained in 1977. Archbishop Mahony is planning to appoint him to a position in the Vocations Department, and since this is a very sensitive appointment, he wishes to have assurances regarding some incidents in Father Nocita's life. The first incident involves a police report regarding Father Nocita's involvement with a young girl while he was teaching high school. REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED In addition, there have been persistent rumors and concerns about Father Nocita's behavior, his involvement with young women, an extravagant lifestyle, and the belief that some clergy asked that he not be ordained because of this problem. I do not have facts on these matters, but Father's ordination was delayed. The Archdiocese would like to have an evaluation of Father Nocita. He has mentioned to me that he also was evaluated by the Hacker Clinic while he was in the Seminary, and while I do not have that report, I can request it from the Seminary if that would be useful. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. My number at home is REDACTED With thanks for your help, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, (Rev. Msgr.) Thomas J. Curry Vicar for Clergy 31971 • XIII000004 RCALA 007126 . - -~ - ~· .. ', / 7 Office of IS31 Lo.-.Angeles Archdloc:eH of Los Anples Vkar lor Clf!rgy West Ninth California (ZIJ) ZSI-3284 Street 90015-1194 March 18, 1991 Rev. Michael Nocita REDACTED REDACTED Dear Mike: I read the article in the La Canada paper indicating that you have taken a position with the Youth House.