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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Babcock | Timothy | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1994 suit filed in Wayne Co. District Court along with three other priests. Denies charges. Still active priest as of 2004. | Detroit, MI | Source: Plain Dealer 6.5.94 |
| Babis | Daniel | 1949 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | In Jan. 2006 civil suit, man says he and 5 siblings were abused by Babis in 1950s and 1960s. Since suit was filed, others have also come forward to allege abuse by Babis. In addition to Rockville Centre, Babis also worked in Queens-Brooklyn diocese. Hedied in Dec. 1978 in Florida where diocese sent him to "aid refugees." | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: New York Post 1.12.06; Newsday 1.12.06; Newsday 2.06.06; Newsday 2.07.06; Newsday 10.01.06 |
| Baca | Paul M. | 1949 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 1/00. Alleged a sexual relationship with Baca for one year beginning 1973 when she was 15. Suit also alleged relatioship resumed in 1989 and lasted until 1990s. Woman had a videotape and transcript wherein Baca admitted "repetitive sexual contact." He resigned. Suit was settled 6/00 for undisclosed amount of money. Settlement also covered claims by another woman who claimed Baca had a 2 year affair with her which ended in 2000. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 1.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.14.00; Albuquerque Journal 1.17.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.21.00; Albuquerque Journal 6.8.00 Assignments: Albuquerque Tribune 1.15.00 |
| Baccellieri | Joseph A. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from active duty in 2002. 2 men filed suits in 2004 alleging abuse in 1970s at Central Catholic High School. One plaintiff had a secretly recorded tape wherein Baccelliere seemed to admit molesting the Plaintiffs and indicating that there were other victims. Placed on leave in 1992 after allegation of abuse in 1970s involving teenage males. Went to rehab & then reassigned to several parishes beginning in 1994. Supposedly reassigned on limited basis under close supervision. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 2.23.04; Associated Press 2.23.04; Press Release by Archdiocese of Portland 2.23.04; The Oregonian 2.24.04; San Francisco Chronicle 7.10.04; The Oregonian 6.24.05; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bacigalupo | Leonard | 1930 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Per Jan. 2003 articles, Bacigalupo was accused of unspecified abuse at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in East Boston in 1969 or 1970. His personnel file had just been released. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bagert | Matthew | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 2005 on charges of possessing child porn on his computer. Trial set for June 2006. Charges dismissed just prior to trial after judge said evidence of the porn was obtained illegally by a Deacon and another priest. Case may be referred for federal prosecution. In 11/08 Bagert pleaded not guilty to federal indictment of child porn. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 2.03.05; Dallas Morning News 2.07.05; Dallas Morning News 2.08.05; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Dallas Morning News 3.23.05; Dallas Morning News 6.28.05; Dallas Morning News 4.21.06; Dallas Morning News 6.10.06; Dallas Morning News 6.16.06; Dallas Morning News 11.25.08 | |
Bagley | John J. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Finished seminary in Rome. Served at Vatican 1972-1974. Placed on leave 2/02 after man called Diocese to complain of abuse in 1967 when he was 17. He had complained to Bishop Harrington in 1994 but nothing done. At least 1 more accuser located. Unableto prosecute in MA due to SOL but matter referred to Canada for possible prosecution. Resigned as minister 2003 but still priest. 2nd man filed civil suit 12/04 re 1963 abuse. Trial set 2006. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 2.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.22.02; Sunday Telegram 3.3.02; The Day 3.18.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.31.03; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
| Baier | Donald | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 7/02 articles, Baier, who retired in 2000, had his ministerial rights permanently revoked by Bishop after anonymous letter with documentation of alleged abuse received by Diocese in May, 2002. Investigation found evidence of at least 2 victims in separate locations but no victims came forward so Diocese did not report to law enforcement. | Venice, FL | Source: Diocese of Venice News Release 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5 29 02; Bradenton Herald 5.31.02; Naples Daily News 4.28.03; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
Bailey | George F. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Left priesthood in late 1970s or early 1980s. Per 2002 articles, at least 10 women have accused him of abusing them when they were grade-school students at St. Vincent School in Akron and St. Mary's School in Bedford. Apparently these accusations were made known to Diocese before Bailey left the priesthood. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 11.23.02 |
| Bailot | Eugene | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 | |
| Baird | Lawrence J. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Spokesman for Diocese for many years. Accused in 2002 of abusing a girl who came to him for advice after being abused by Rev. John Lenihan. Baird countersued plaintiff in summer 2002 but his suit was dismissed in 2002 and he was ordered to pay atty fees for plaintiff. 2nd woman also alleged abuse as a child. Still active as of 8/07 per Diocese website. | Orange, CA | Source: NBC4 TV 4.1.02; LA Times 4.02.02; LA Times 4.05.02; Associated Press 4.11.02; LA Times 4.17.02; LA Times 11.07.02; LA Times 11.28.02; LA Times 10.06.03; LA Times 10.11.03; LA Times 3.05.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04 |
| Baisi | Linda | N | Settled | Accused in 2/8/96 suit of sexually abusing a boy for 5 years, starting at age 12 in 1987. The abuse included oral sex. In 1995, complainant mentioned the abuse to a counselor, who reported it to authorities. Baisi left her order in 1979 and was teacherwhen the abuse began. She was principal in 1996 when suit was filed and she was suspended. She admitted the abuse in taped conversations with the victim. Her attorney and the judge stated that she had effectively admitted to the charges. | New York, NY | Source: Daily News 2.25.96; Daily News 3.2.96; NY Times 9.15.00; NY Times 9.19.00; Daily News 9.19.00 | ||
Baker | Michael Stephen | 1974 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. 2 brothers settled in 2000 for $1.3M. Criminal charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. LA archdiocese counts 23 accusers. Arrested again 1/06. Laicized 12/5/2000 per LA Times Database. Included in Dec. 2006 $60 mil settlement re22 priests. Also included in massive $660 mil settlement of LA Arch cases 7/07. Pleaded guity 12/07 to abuse of 2 boys. Sentenced to 10 yrs 4 mo in prison. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 08.18.02; AP 7.15.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; KTLA 1.20.06; LA Times 12.02.06; LA Times 12.12.06; KNX 12.12.06; LA Times 12.13.06; Contra Costa Times 1.04.07; LA Times 1.04.07; Lompoc Record 1.05.07; LA Times 3.07.07; California Catholic Daily 3.09.07; Monterey Herald 3.16.07; LA Times 7.15.07 Assignments: LA Times 7.30.07 (add'l article); Union Tribune 7.30.07 (add'l article); San Gabriel Valley Tribune 11.17.07 (add'l article); LA Times 12.04.07 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Balak | Frederick R. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named as abuser in Addendum to Archdiocese Report. 1 accuser claims abuse from 1967-1968. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Balbin | Victor | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a teenage girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 | |
Balcom | Gary E. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 lawsuit, Balcom was accused of showering with an altar boy, fondling him, giving him alcohol and threatening him in 1970s. Admitted molesting 8 or 9 children. Placed on sick leave in 1985, privileges removed in 1992 and laicized in 1998. Died 10/02. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter to Rev. Richard Lennon 9.15.97; Rev. Richard Lennon letter to Cardinal Law 4.23.98; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald 12.10.02; Patriot Ledger 12.10.02; Newsday 2.10.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Balestrieri | Edward | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 2002. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News Democrat 1.5.03 | |
| Ball | Bruce E. | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 1993 plea of no contest to charge of sexual contact w/ 12 yr old boy during therapy session. Total of 4 known victims. Sentenced to 5 yrs prison; released 3/96. On parole thru 12/97. Laicized at his own request as of 8/11/97. Settlement of $100K in 1993(?). In 1993 La Crosse diocese told Baltimore of 2 claims against Ball during the time he was a seminarian for La Crosse in Baltimore in mid 1970s. Died 2003. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Wisconsin State Journal 6.21.92; Wisconsin State Journal 7.7.92; Chicago Tribune 10.14.92; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.17.96; Wisconsin State Journal 3.22.96; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.30.98; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; La Crosse Tribune 1.9.04; Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ball | Edward Lawrence | 1966 | P | Convicted | Sacred Heart | Indicted on 4 counts of abuse of minors 9/92; plea of guilty to 1 count. Sentenced to 9 mo jail and 5 yr probation. Total of three victims. Family of two boys settled out of court 1994. Ball criminally charged in 1999 and pleaded no contest in 2001 to 31 counts of sexually abusing two other boys from 1979-1986. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison. $4.2M civil settlement. from Diocese & Order in 6/03. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise 5.02.93; Chicago Tribune 10.10.99; Press Enterprise 10.11.99; Press Enterprise 10.20.00; Press Enterprise 12.30.00; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 7.15.02; San Bernardino Sun 6.30.03; San Bernardino Sun 6.30.03 (2nd); San Bernardino Sun 7.02.03; Find Law 7.17.03; Press Enterprise 8.16.03; Press Enterprise 10.17.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 7.30.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bals | Jerry | 1973 | D | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained as deacon in 1973. He was accused of fondling girls in counseling sessions at Lake Catholic High School (he was guidance counselor/librarian) for 14 years. Total of 8 Jane Does, five of whom filed suit. Suits settled. Per Nov. 2002 article, criminal charges were dropped in a plea deal that required Bals to forfeit his teaching credentials. Diocese paid Bals' wife $800/mo from 2000-2003 (while Bals living with her). This info revealed in 3/07. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 9.29.93; Plain Dealer 10.07.93; Plain Dealer 10.13.93; Plain Dealer 2.11.94; Plain Dealer 11.23.02; Plain Dealer 3.31.07; Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 4.01.07 |
| Baltazar | Carmelo Melchior ""Mel"" | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | An extern priest from the Philappines, Baltazar has a history of abuse of boys over a 20 year period while serving Diocese of Cleveland, Diocese of Phillippines, US Navy, Diocese of Boise, Idaho, and Diocese of San Diego. Named in several civil suits. Convicted 1984 & sentenced to 7 yrs. Released to treatment after 3 yrs. 2003 civil suit in San Diego said that plaintiff lived with Baltazar and traveled with him for 5 years during military assignments. Always introduced as his nephew. Deceased. | Boise, ID | Source: United Press International 5.30.84; United Press International 11.19.84; United Press International 1.24.85; United Press International 3.23.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); Associated Press 3.25.02; San Diego Union Tribune 5.22.03; Associated Press 10.08.03; Idaho States 2.21.04; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Banach | Edwin | 1941 | P | Accused | Francisan | In 9/02 Franciscans began investigating allegations that Banach abused 2 boys between 1963 and 1970 at St. Anthony of Padua church. One person alleged abuse and the other alleged that Banach made sexual overtures. Banach spent 9 years at St. Anthony shortly after his ordination in 1941. He then went to a church in California until 1963 when he came back to St. Anthony. In 1970 Banach was transferred back to California. .Died in 1984, | Rockford, IL | Source: Rockford Register Star 9.5.02; Rockford Register Star 6.21.03 |
Banach | Henry S. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Allegedly abused a boy age 12 or 13 in 1976 and 1977 when he was assigned to St. Hedwig parish in Southbridge. 2 brothers filed suit 2002. Another man joined suit 10/02. 4th man later came forward with similar allegations. 1 case settled out of court &dismissed 5/05. 2nd set for trial 10/06 | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 10.2.02; Telegram & Gazette 10.10.02; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
Banaszek | Stanley F. | 1970 | P | Settled | Maryknoll | Accused of sexually assaulting a former altar boy in 1985 at St. Anthony of Padua in Bridgeport, CT. Case was settled with others by the Bridgeport diocese in 10/03. Name occasionally spelled Bonaszek. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bandle | Ronald J. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bandle died in Jan. 2001 after suffered heart attack during evening Mass. Name appears on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. There appears to be a gap in assignments between 12/92 when he left one parish and 6/96 when he was appointed as an assistant priest at St. Joseph and St. Kilian Parishes, Lyons and to Nursing Home Ministry for Archdiocese. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.09.01; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.10.01; Archdiocese of Wilwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Banko | John M. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 2000. Convicted 2002 on charges of molesting 11 yr old boy in 1993. Received a 15-year sentence. Included in 1/03 settlement re abuse by 5 priests. 9 other alleged victims have also come forward. Additional criminal charges filed9/06 alleging abuse of 1 victim in 1994-1995. Pleaded not guilty 11/06. Trial started 5/08 and he was convicted again as of 5/13/08. Sentenced 9/08 to add'l 18 years. Still a priest, but inactive. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 8.3.01; NY Times 1.31.03; New Jersey Times 5.21.03; NY Times 7.16.03; Diocese of Metuchen 2.27.04; Star Ledger 2.2.03; Courier News 9.7.06; The Times (NJ) 9.7.06; Express Times 9.7.06; Star Ledger 9.8.06; Express Times 9.8.06; Courier News 11.4.06; Express Times 11.4.06; Express Times 1.27.07; Express Times 5.7.07 Assignments: Express Times 6.2.07 (add'l article); Home News Tribune 6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.6.08 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 5.13.08 (add'l article); Home News Tribune 9.5.08 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 9.6.08 (add'l article) |
Banner | Russell J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002 pending review of past allegations. He had previously received evaluation and treatment and then been returned to active ministry. Second man came forward in 2004 to allege abuse for two years when he was 12-14 yrs of age and aresident at Parmadale Childrens' home. Banner was a deacon counseling children at the home. This man filed suit 2004. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 4.28.04; Bradenton Herald 4.29.04 |
| Baquedano-Pech | Theodore | P | Accused | Diocesan | A visiting priest from Mexico, Baquedano-Pech is accused of sexually molesting a girl for several years, beginning when she was 11. She reported to Diocese in 1993 when she was 30 but they said they were not responsible since he was a visiting priest. He continued as active priest in Mexico for many years. May have been placed on leave in 2002. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Weekly 5.21.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 | |
| Baranowski | Alexander Sylvester | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan report 3/06. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Barber | Joseph P. | ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of rape of girl, age 6, in 1961 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish. Named along with about 14 other priests in RICO suit filed in New Jersey in 1994. Deceased. All the RICO claims were settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: The Record 11.2.94; Courier Post 4.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03 |
Barletta | Michael G. | 1966 | D | Accused | Diocesan | At least three men complained prior to 2002 to Bishop Trautman that they were molested by Barletta when he was theology teacher at Erie's Cathedral Prep School in late 1970s-1980s. One man reported he complained to Bishop Trautman in 1994. Barletta left Prep within a year and was allowed only limited ministry. All three met with Bishop again in 2002. Not removed from ministry until 2003. Diocese paid for counseling for 1 of the men. THIS MAY BE UNNAMED PRIEST # 1 | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie Times-News 11.14.03 |
Barmasse | Kevin P. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1982-1988. (Also allegations in Tucson, AZ). LA archdiocese counts 8 accusers. Settlement in Arizona in 2005/2006 under bankruptcy plan for 5 claiming abuse by Barmasse. These individuals also sued LA Arch and were included in massive $660 mil settlement 7/07. Criminal investigation reopened in Arizona 7/07. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.5.03; Tucson Citizen 10.6.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.25.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; OC Weekly 7.16.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.10.05; LA Times 10.12.05; Thousand Oaks Acorn 11.3.05; LA Times 4.20.06; Arizona Daily Star 6.01.06; Arizona Daily-Star 7.10.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07 (2nd); Arizona Daily Star 7.27.07 Assignments: Fox 11 7.27.07 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/ca_la/LA_Times_Assignments.htm#barmasse; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Barney | H. Stanley | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1993 Catholic Directory says Barney was a military chaplain under the Fall River Diocese. His name appeared on 9/26/02 list of Fall River priests investigated by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Article shows there was one victim but Barney was not prosecuted because beyond the statute of limitations. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02 |
| Barrett | John F. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 5/02 re old accusations that he molested an 8th grade boy in Catholic cchool in 1968. Original claim was made in 1991 but the man says that Diocese cancelled meeting with him at last minute when he wanted to bring either his wife or attorney with him. The victim let the matter drop until 2002 when investigator for Diocese contacted him. Cleared by Diocesan investigation 6/10/02 and returned to duty. Diocese said claims could not be substantiated and victim was not cooperating. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.08.02; Chicago Tribune 5.08.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago Daily Herald 6.09.02 Assignments: Chicago Daily Herald 5.07.02 |
| Barrett | Patrick J. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Barrett was placed on admin. leave in 2002 because of complaint by adult that Barrett had molested the complaintant some 30 years previously when complaintant was a minor. Misconduct alleged to have taken place outside the Diocese. Investigating committee said charges were credible. Died March, 2006. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.04.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.11.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Traverse City Record-Eagle 4.02.06 |
Barrett | Robert E. | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Was working as priest and coach of Framingham MA church swim team when he is alleged to have abused 15 yr old youth for almost two years in 1967-1968. First complaints received in 1993. Civil suit filed 4/97 and settled in 2001. Laicized in 1998. Died3/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.8.97; Letter rom Barrett to Then-Father Lennon 5.19.98; Boston Globe 12.13.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Barry | Michael O. | 1979 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Barry is one of 4 priests included in settlement of lawsuit in 4/07. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in 1970s-1980s. Barry died in 1987. | St. Louis, MO | Source: John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis Circuit Court, MO; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07; Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star (AP) 4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American 6.13.07 |
| Barry | Richard | 1978 | P | Accused | Oblate | In 2002, Barry's personnel file indicated that he had allegedly raped and assaulted a youth at Tewksbury's St. William's parish. Barry was later transferred to Dallastown, PA. Name also included in 3/03 NH Atty General's report on abusive priests. Documents say same man claimed that Barry repeatedly raped and sexually abused him beginning at age 16 or 17 in NH. | Boston, MA | Source: Letters to Cambridge DA and to Cardinal Law 2002; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
| Barry | Thomas Patrick | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit against Archdiocese of Denver 10/07 alleging that Barry had abused her in approx. 1970. She was an adolescent with troubles at home. He gave her a place to live before abusing her. Barry died in 2003 at age of 97. Suit still pending as of 7/08. | Denver, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.3.03; Denver Post 4.14.03; Denver Post 10.17.07; Denver Post 7.2.08; Rocky Mountain News 7.2.08 |
Bartholomew | Carl | 2000 | P | Accused | Pallottine | In 2002 Bartholomew was accused by woman of molesting her 16 year old son in 1994 when Bartholomew was a chiropractor in Bradenton, FL. Venice Diocese is not investigating because he is order priest. In Oct. 2002 a committee of Lay persons investigatedand cleared Bartholomew. He was returned to full active status. | Venice, FL | Source: Diocese of Venice article re Ordination 12.07.00; Diocese of Venice Statement 5.09.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.29.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 11.17.02; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
Bartlett | Lee F. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 3/02. Accused in 6/02 civil suit of abusing 2 boys in 1979-1980. He reportedly fondled them and made them participate in "Greek Olympics" wherein he got them intoxicated and then made they run naked through the streets at night at his residence on Cape Cod.. Took nude photos of boys and showed them porno movies. Also took some boys on trip to Paris. Resigned from parish 2003 but still a priest. Will undergo church trial. | Worcester, MA | Source: Sunday Telegram 3.17.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.19.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.20.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.8.02; Telegram & Gazette 6.8.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.11.04 |
Bartnikowski | Raymond B. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002. Woman claimed that he abused her in 1967 when she was 12. Two other femals came forward to allege abuse in 1960s. He is accused of spanking their bare bottoms. He died Nov. 2007. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 3.30.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.30.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Sunnews.com 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 5.05.02; Plain Dealer Reporter 2.09.03; Plain Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer 12.04.07 |
Bartz | Richard Barry | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1980s Bartz was on faculty of a seminary where he allegedly had sex with a minor male (may have been other victims as well). He went on leave indefinitely and was returned to duty at Columbus Hospital in 1988 only under restrictions and monitoring. Served there until 2001. Left position at another hospital in 2002 anticipating action by Archdiocese. | Chicago, IL | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.11.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Baskett | John C. | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2007 of seducing 15-yr-old girl in 1952 after using alcohol to incapacitate her. Suit filed 3/08. Abuse included intercourse & continued through 1954. He was then transferred to a parish now located in the Jefferson City MO diocese. Became Air Force chaplain in 1955, first as part of Kansas City MO, then as Springfield-Cape Girardeau priest. On duty in Raleigh diocese 1978-79, then not listed in Directory. Died 6/23/95 in Las Vegas. Civil suit settled 8/08 in $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Police Report 2.9.07; Kansas City Star 3.06.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Statement by Plaintiff in Voice from the Desert 11.2.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Bass | Francis E. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Served as diocesan director of vocations and served on priest personnel board. Accusations of abuse were received by Diocese 6/92; Bass then retired. 1st suit filed 10/03 alleged abuse by Bass and Fr. James Janssen. Numerous other suits also filed. Settlements in 2004 & 2006. Allegations were deemed credible. Total of 18 accusers. Diocese requested that he be laicized but in 01/05 Vatican ruled he would lead a life of penance and prayer. | Davenport, IA | Source: 6.29.92 Letter to Bishop contained in Bass Personnel File; John Doe III v. Janssen, Bass, Geerts, and Diocese of Davenport: Statement of Undisputed Facts; Pleadings from John Doe II v. Father Francis Bass et al; Des Moines Register 10.01.03; Quad-City Times 10.31.03; Quad-City Times 11.24.03; Des Moines Register 2.06.04 ; Quad-City Times 2.24.04; Des Moines Register 3.18.04; Quad-City Times 10.29.04; WQAD 1.18.05; Quad-City Times 5.17.05; Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines Register 7.26.05; Des Moines Register (AP) 2.16.06 Assignments: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.10.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article); Concise BA.org Assignment Record; Detailed BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Batoon | Roberto | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest from Philippines working in diocese since 1997. Removed 1//03 after he was accused of abuse of a minor while working in home diocese in Philippines. Supposed to return to Philippines but had not arrived there as of 2/21/03. By 5/03, he had agreed to be voluntarily laicized. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Advertiser 1.27.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1.28.03; Honolulu Advertiser 2.21.03; Honolulu Advertiser 5.22.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04 |
| Battagliola | Alberto (Orlando) | < 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In late 1990s woman told Bishop that Battagliola, a native of Argentina, had sexually abused her son in 1974 in San Luis Obispo. Had worked in Diocese since 1964 and frequently visited the victim's home. One night Battagliola took him for a drive, gothim drunk, and had sex with him. Victim was 14 and ended up with sexual disease. Battagliola was murdered in 1977 in San Francisco. Diocese sued 3/03. Some articles refer to him as "Orlando". Last name spelled various ways. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 3.15.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 3.16.03; Monterey County Herald 3.24.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 3.29.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 4.16.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 1.27.04; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 |
| Baudone | Louis | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | "Substantiated" charges exist that Baudone molested two children in 1981 in Muskegon County. He "retired" from his duties in 1993 when allegations first surfaced. Privileges not removed until 2002. Additional allegations of old abuse became public 3/08. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 6.05.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 3.7.08; Muskegon Chronicle 3.7.08 |
| Bauernfeind | Thomas J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 10/13/02 news article, Bauernfeind was accused in 1987 of sexual abuse in mid-1970s. He retired in late 1990s and in April 2002 his faculties were removed. His name appeared on the Oct. 2002 list of 56 priests accused of molesting children within the Baltimore diocese. Died Jan. 1 2003. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02; Baltimore Sun 1.03.03 |
| Bayers | Sydney H. | 1937 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1994 of masturbating and striking 1 boy repeatedly for years, beginning in mid-1950s when boy was 6 or 7 yrs old. May also have attacked the boy's sisters, too. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Notes re 1994 Meeting with Mother & Sisters; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo in 1996 on Meeting with Brother; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Letter from Brother in 2002 |
| Bazalar | Juan | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peruvian. Indicted 1991 for sexually abusing a 15-year-old altar boy at St. Peter's Church in Monticello. He fled to Canada. Extradited and then convicted in 1993. Sentenced to 5-15 years in state prison. Conviction overturned. Found not guilty at 2nd trial. Returned to Peru. | New York, NY | Source: Dallas Morning News 2.27.93; River Reporter 8.10.95; Times Herald-Record 3.19.02; NY Post 4.06.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Times Herald-Record 2.28.04; Times Herald-Record 1.15.07 | |
Beale | Robert P. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 7/02 after "credible" accusations surfaced that he molested a minor in 1970s. At the time of his suspension, he was director of Our Lady's Hall, a rehabilitation center for prests accused of molesting children. Also worked at Norfolk Co. House of Corrections per 2002 Catholic Directory. Last known to be living in Quincy and Stoughton. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.20.02; Associated Press 7.18.02; Boston Globe 7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 |
Beas | Shamaun | 1994 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Beas, an extern priest from Pakistan, was arrested 5/04 in an Internet sting and charged with soliciting sex over the Internet from someone he believed to be a 14 yr old girl. Had previously exhibited "questional behavior"and sent for therapy. Sentencedto 5 to 20 years 3/06 Later sentenced to 1 yr for abuse of 1 girl. Withdrew guilty plea to add'l charges in another county 7/08. Girl's sister also alleges abuse. Sentenced to another 16-24 mo. 10/08 for abuse of both sisters. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: WOOD 5.25.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.26.04; Grand Rapids Press 5.27.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.28.04; Grand Rapid Press 6.11.04; Lansing State Journal 3.05.06; Grand Rapids Press 7.18.08; Muskegon Chronicle 8.28.08; WWMT 8.28.08; WOOD 8.29.08; Grand Rapids Press 10.16.08; SNAP 12.30.08 |
| Beaudet | George | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name released by the diocese in Jan. 2007. Had been placed on leave in 2000 after allegation of abuse dating back to 1979. Additional complaints were received in 2002. Laicization was announced 5/08. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTC 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's Statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; Morning Sentinel 1.31.07; Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08; Morning Sentinel 6.3.08; News Press 6.7.08 Assignments: KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 |
| Beaudet | Gerard | P | Settled | Diocesan | Name first released in 2005. Diocese said it settled claims by 1 man and a woman who said they were abused by Beaudet as children in the 1970s. Settlement amount not disclosed. There are at least 2 other known victims. Died in 1982. | Manchester, NH | Source: Concord Monitor 4.28.05 | |
| Beaulac | Robert | B | Sued | Assumptionist | In 1960s Beaulac was on staff at Assumption College, a prep school. Supposedly pursuaded a young student to stay overnight because of the weather and fed him alcohol. Instead of allowing student to stay in infirmary, he had the boy stay in his room and allegedly abused the youth. Same youth accuses another priest at the school of instituting a relationship with him during the same general time period of 1965-1967. Died 11/00. Named in 2002 civil suit. | Worcester, MA | Source: Sunday Telegram 11.19.00; Telegram & Gazette 9.7.02; Telegram and Gazette 1.2.03 | |
| Beaulieu | Guy | B | Settled | Brothers of Sacred Heart | Alleged in multiple 2002-2004 suits to have abused at least 20 students over 20 year period at Bishop Guertin High School in New Hampshire and at Camp Fatima. He admitted abuse during depositions. Transferred to retirement home in RI in 1990. Complaints made to school officials in 1970s and 1990s. Claims included in 11/02 & 8/03 & 5/04 settlements. Multiple known abusers at Bishop Guertin. | Manchester, NH | Source: Portland Press Herald 11.13.97; Associated Press 3.26.02; Union Leader 3.29.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader 5.30.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader 7.30.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP) 2.6.03; Associated Press 2.12.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Nashua Telegraph 3.14.03; Portsmouth Herald (AP) 5.17.03; TheChamplainChannel.com 7.3.03 Assignments: Union Leader 7.9.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 8.30.03 (add'l article); Lowell Sun 9.3.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 10.2.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 2.5.04 (add'l article); Union Leader 6.3.04 (add'l article) | |
Beauregard | Thomas J. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Public allegations in 2002 that he abused at lease 3 teenage girls between 1964-1966 while he was religion instructor at Central Catholic High School. During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. Also took pictures of the girls. Would sometimes take off his clothes also and lie on top of the girls. Removed 1994 from parish assignment after 1st woman complained. Served on Marriage Tribunal until at least 2002. Barred from public ministry. Died 2/05. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 8.24.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
| Beauvais | Leon | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 | |
| Beaver | Reinard | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One civil suit filed by a man 5/03 alleged abuse in 1956 during trip to Seattle. Another suit filed by male plaintiff in 6/03 alleges abuse in 1957. This abuse occurred at Fairchild Air Force Base swimming pool where Beaver had privileges because he was in Army Reserves. 2 more suits filed 12/04 & 7/05. Removed 1983 amd retired 1984. Privileges removed 2002. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02 (2nd); Spokesman Review 5.09.03; News Tribune (AP) 5.10.03; Spokesman Review 6.25.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 12.01.04; News Tribune 1.14.05; News Tribune 7.27.05; Seattle Times 7.27.05; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 |
| Beazley | Francis "Frank" B. | 1940 | P | Accused | Oblate | Woman came forward 1/04 to allege abuse by Beazley in 1957 when she was elementary student in Edinberg (which later became part of Brownsville diocese). Her therapist told Brownsville Bishop in 1990s. Beazley also served in San Antonio, San Angelo, Amarillo, Baton Rouge, and Colorado Springs dioceses. Died 1992. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Brownsville Herald 1.26.04 |
| Beck | James W. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Case sent to the Vatican for review. List says that Beck "left priestly ministry" but no date. Shown as "Special Assignment in 1993 Catholic Directory but is not in 2002 Directory. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Becker | Franklyn W. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ministry restricted 7/02 for alleged abuse. Arrested 5/03 on charges he abused a teenage boy in San Diego CA in late 1970s; case ended 7/03 by Supreme Court's Stogner decision. Worked in Wheeing-Charleston WV and St. Louis MO in mid-1970s. Civil suit filed 12/03 claiming abuse in 1982; dismissed on SOL; upheld by appeals court 8/06. A claim included in $16.65M settlement 9/1/06. Laicized per 11/27/07 Milwaukee list. First allegation reported to archdiocese 3/63 when Becker was seminarian. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Grand Forks Herald (AP) 8.29.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press 8.30.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.01.06; Chicago Tribune 9.02.06; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 9.07.06; Catholic Online 9.07.06; Chippewa Herald 3.30.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; Capital Times 4.25.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.24.07; Pioneer Press 7.11.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.11.07; Journal Times 7.13.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Assignments: LA Daily Journal 7.06.07 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.31.08 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Milwaukee Records Regarding Father; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 2.01.08; Statement by Archbishop of Milwaukee 2.01.08 (add'l article); WISN 2.21.08 (add'l article) |
Becker | Robert Charles | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2003. Accused of abuse. Included in 10/03 settlement. New lawsuit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Becker and another priest. Archdiocese settled at least 1 claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Died 10/89. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Tribune 4.25.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.25.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Becker | Ronald | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocese | Becker was arrested 3/07 on charges that he molested a young female family member for 4 years, beginning when she was 3. Abuse seems to have occurred in mid-1980s since the woman is now 26. He has not had a parish assignment since 1989. The diocese removed Becker's faculties to function as a priest in 2002 after "credible complaints." Pleaded not guilty in 6/07. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Trenton Times 10.31.05; Home News Tribune 3.28.07; Star-Ledger 3.28.07; Cranbury Press 3.28.07; Ashbury Park Press 3.29.07; Sentinel 4.05.07; Cranbury Press 6.22.07 |
| Bedoya | Hugo | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in massive 10/03 civil suit where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. Suit says Bedoya abused one youth between ages of 9 and 11 at the church, in the rectory, and in other places. Suit also says that he examined the genitals of his altar boysin a group to make sure they were clean. He denied all the allegations. Another man has joined the lawsuit 2/04 alleging abuse by Bedoya during 1970s. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
Beever | Carlton J. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused with another (former) priest of abuse of 1 youth from 1972-1977. Spent 18 months on leave before being cleared by Review Board and reinstated 3/06. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 7.27.04; Associated Press 7.27.04; Indianapolis Star 3.07.06; South Bend Tribune 3.08.06; Pravda 3.08.06 |
| Behan | Hugh | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of abuse of 13 yr old girl in 1983. Also claim of sexual misconduct with 18 yr old woman. Allowed to continue working until 1999 when different Bishop placed him on leave. In 2002 he was working for Disney World in Florida as a greeter. Immediately fired. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Post-Dispatch 6.21.02 |
Behan | James J. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Oblates St. Francis de Sales | Placed on leave 4/02 by Raleigh Bishop after "credible allegation" that he abused youth 25 years ago. It was a long-term relationship which began when plaintiff was 14 and Behan was teacher at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He later worked in Raleigh. Behan admitted the abuse and was convicted in 2005. Sentenced to 12 yrs probation 12/05. First (and only) priest indicted by the Philly Grand Jury. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 4.17.02; News & Observer 4.18.02; News & Observer 4.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.01.04; News & Observer 4.17.04; KYW TV 6.08.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.09.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.10.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.06.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.09.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.29.05; |