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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
D'Amico | Michael H. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2005 of abuse of 13 yr old boy in 1964 at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Westville Grove, NJ. This was D'Amico's first assignment. Placed on leave in May, 2005 and permanently removed October, 2005. | Camden, NJ | Source: Gloucester County Times 10.8.05; Star-Ledger 10.8.05; NBC10.com 10.11.05; PressofAtlanticCity.com 10.11.05; New York Newsday (AP) 10.11.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: Diocese of Camden Press Release 10.7.05 |
| D'Amora | Edito | P | Accused | Diocesan | D'Amora was a priest of the Dipolog diocese (Philippines?). His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. His current status is unknown. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 | |
| D'Angelo | Joseph | 1979 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Name included in Diocese's 9/02 $13.5 mil mass settlement in 36 sexual abuse lawsuits alleging abuse by 11 priests and a nun. Bishop Gelineau swore under oath that D'Angelo's faculties were suspended on 7/1/83. Article says none of the clergy workfor the church any more. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
D'Angelo | Rocco Charles | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Church In Miami Archdiocese knew in 1966-1967 that D'Angelo had molested at least 4-5 boys. Boys & parents confronted church which promised he would go away and never work with kids again. D'Angelo went for therapy and then on to new assignments in St. Petersburg Diocese. Numerous suits filed in Miami and Tampa. Several settled; others dismissed on statute of limitations. Died 2005. | Miami, FL | Source: Palm Beach Post 6.03.98; Palm Beach Post 6.5.98; Sun-Sentinel 6.6.98; Palm Beach Post 6.10.98; Miami Herald 3.23.02; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; Miami Herald 6.19.02; St. Petersburg Times 3.22.03; Palm Beach Post 10.11.03; St. Petersburg Times 12.12.03; Letter by Bishop Lynch 12.11.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Herald Tribune 10.07.06; Palm Beach Post 11.24.06; Palm Beach Post 11.19.08 |
da Silva | Owen | < 1936 | P | Sued | Franciscan | One man filed a 2004 amended pleading in his civil suit against Fr. Matthew Kelly alleging that at least 31 clergymen have abused youths in Santa Barbara Calif. and at St. Anthony's Seminary, Pleadings name Da Silva as the first Santa Barbara perpetrator of child sexual assault and says that he abused an altar boy in 1936-37 at the seminary. The source cited is a statement by the alleged victim. Da Silva is deceased. Article says that most of the priests mentioned in the article are Franciscans. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California |
| Dabbene | Bernard | 1966 | P | Convicted | Salesian | Suspended 11/00 after found in car with 17 yr old boy. Sentenced to 3 yr probation and community service. Named in 2003 civil suit which alleged he was part of a ring of child molesters at Salesian High School from 1969-1973. Dabbene is former official with SF Archdiocese and still lives at the Salesian provincial headquarters. | San Francisco, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 11.15.00; San Jose Murcery News 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 12.1.00; San Jose Mercury News 3.1.01; Contra CostaTimes 7.2.03; San Francisco 8.22.05; SF Weekly 1.5.06; City of Angels 3.19.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Dagwell | John H. | B | Convicted | Xaverian | Per Boston personnel files released in January 2003, Dagwell pleaded guilty in 1988 to molesting one student in Newark, NJ; others also complained. Sentenced to probation and ordered to stay from children. Fired from his position as teacher and coach ata parochial school. Transferred to Boston and may have abused there. Left order in 2002. | Newark, NJ | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.03; Patriot Ledger 1.31.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03; The Record 2.17.03 | |
| Dahlheimer | Cosmas (Cosmos) | 1936 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Received treatment for psychological problems in 1960s. Accused of abuse of as many as four youths between 1970-1978. Abbey learned of allegations in 1987. Civil suits filed 1990, 1994, and an unknown date. At least 2 suits settled in 2002. Lived under restrictions at St. John's Abbey until his death in Feb. 2004 at age 95. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; Associated Press 7.12.02; KSTP-TV Transcript 9.10.02; Star Tribune 9.27.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 12.28.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. Cloud Times 2.25.04; St. Cloud Times 8.06.06; Behind the Pine Curtain: St. John's Troubled Abbey 9.30.07 |
Daleo | Paul | 1977 | P | Sued | Capuchin Franciscan | Accused of molesting 2 youths. Confronted with allegations in 1993 and sent for treatment. Reassigned to an office job but left the order in 2003. One confidential settlement for $100,000 in 1995; another in 1996. Two new civil suits filed in 2008 and two other accusers known. Living in Jersey City 11/08 and performing baptisms, funeral rites and weddings. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 12.15.06; News Journal 12.15.06 (2nd article); CBS 3 (AP) 5.7.08; News Journal 5.7.08; Daily Times (AP) 5.8.08; News Journal 7.20.08; WDEL 11.20.08; Jersey Journal 11.22.08 Assignments: News Journal 5.08.07 |
| Daley | Wallace J. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1957-1963. Died 1980. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Daly | John Joseph | 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 16 yr old boy in 1977. Arrested. 2 prior arrests for sexual molestation in other states were found on NCIC search. Case dropped after bishop visited DA. Died 1989. Civil suit filed 2002. Moved several times by diocese. Case set fortrial 3/07 but dismissed by Judge in Jan. 2007. Name IS NOT on list of abusive priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: ; San Diego Union Tribune 8.16.02; San Diego Union Tribune 8.20.02; LA Times 8.10.05; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Union Tribune 1.24.07; City of Anges 3.31.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07 |
| Daly | Manus | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Daly removed from duty in 3/02 on past allegations that he abused a student at St. Thomas Aquinas seminary. Student said Daly, dean of students, tried to seduce him once, on a trip to Belleville. The man complained to the Diocese in 1996 about Daly, Fr. John Fischer, AND (later Bishop) Anthony J. O'Connell. The diocese paid a $125,000 settlement to the man in 1996. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.08.02; Miami Herald 3.09.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; National Catholic Reporter 5.14.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.13.04; News Tribune 3.09.07 |
Daly | Michael J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Privileges permanently revoked in June, 2002 because of past accusations of sexual abuse. Daly was originally placed on leave in 1994 because of a "credible allegation" of sexual misconduct with minors. In 1996 he began working as a chaplain for the Felician Sisters in a restricted ministry. Vatican permanently barred him from ministry in June, 2005. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 6.22.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.13.03; Associated Press 5.27.05 |
| Daly | Robert F. | 1967 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued along with numerous other priests in Jan. 2005 lawsuit. Accused of abuse. Left active priesthood in mid-1980s. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 3.08.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Damasco | Nelson | P | Accused | Diocesan | Damasco was a priest of the Nueva Segovia diocese in Philippines. He served in San Diego from 9/80/1/82 and then returned to his home diocese. He died in 1988. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 | |
| Danielson | Harold | 1966 | P | Sued | Salesian | Danielson, associate pastor at Saints Peter and Paul parish, was accused in lawsuit of child sex abuse. Danielson has denied the allegations. Claims may have been investigated in 2004 by review board and deemed unsubstantiated, which corroborated the Salesians'findings that the claims were "unsubstantiated." Still active priest at same parish per website on 8.27.06 | San Francisco, CA | Source: SNAP Press Release 5.16.05; SF Weekly 1.05.06; City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 3.19.08 |
| Danilak | John | 1961 | P | Accused | Byzantine | Indicted 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1978. Charge dropped when priest died in April, 2003 just prior to trial. Two other men have also made similar complaints. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 9.27.02; Daily Times 11.22.02; The Phoenix (Philly) 4.21.03; Daily Times 4.23.03; Baltimore Sun 10.06.06 |
| Davidson | Carl | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 3/04 articles, one man says Davidson tried to molest him in 1980 during an overnight stay at a rectory at St. John Vianney Prep school in New Orleans. Davidson was music teacher at the school. Man says he told his parents and school officials. Apparently nothing done until 2002 when man and a second victim both went to Archdiocese and complained about past abuse. Davidson was removed and "retired" | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 3.09.04; Times-Picayune 10.06.04 |
| Davila | Johnny | 1984 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 1994 or 1995 Davila sentenced to 7 yrs probation for indecency w/ girl under age 17; ordered by court to undergo weekly counseling for indefinite period. Davila was shown as "on Leave" per 2002 Catholic Directory. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express News 2.8.94 |
| Davis | Charles J. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused 2002 of sexually abusing a boy during first assignment 1962-64. Transferred through 3 more assignments in 3 years: another Camden parish, a Trenton parish as extern, and missionary assignment in Brazil. Army reserve chaplain 1967-70; on leave for a year; Camden parishes 1971-74; Army chaplain 1974-92; Camden parish for a year. On duty outside the diocese 1992-99 in FL and NH, then retired. Camden asked Vatican to defrock Davis; matter was sent back to Camden for church tribunal. | Camden, NJ | Source: Camden diocesan tribunal correspondence 2003-2005; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Davis | Unknown | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2001, the Archdiocese paid $550,000 to settle a single claim per news article in 2006. No further information known. | Portland, OR | Source: Table: Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Dawber | Stephen F. | 1969 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Dawber and two other Jesuits who taught at Boston College High School, were accused of molesting several students in the 1970s. Dawber is also alleged to have arranged to have one of the other Jesuits, James Talbot, transferred with him to Cheverus highschool in Maine where Talbot abused again. Dawber is not known to have abused at Cheverus before returning to Boston College High. Dawber was suspended 3/02 from his position at the school but others were no longer there. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.06.02; Portland Press Herald (Maine) 3.07.02; Boston Globe 3.08.02; Boston Herald 3.08.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dawson | John H. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on sick leave in 1993 after allegations and on inactive leave in 1995. Accused of abuse of at least 10 in 1970s-1980s. Named in at least 1 lawsuit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Daylor | Ann | N | Accused | Dominican Sisters | Accused in 2002 of one incident of sexual misconduct during the 1961-62 school year with a 10-year-old girl in a parish school in the Indianapolis archdiocese. Daylor was suspended. She denied the allegation and the complainant did not wish to file suit. In 1968 Daylor had returned to the Boston archdiocese, where she worked in parishes until her suspension. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Boston Globe 11.14.02; NY Times 11.15.02; Courier Journal (AP) 11.15.02 | |
| de Alba Campos | Luis Javier | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | de Alba, a priest of the diocese of San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, had been restricted from all ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit in 2004 pending an investigation of allegations that he sexually abused a 7 yr old boy. Arrested in August 2004 and arraigned on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Acquitted by jury trial Jan. 2005 but still barred from duties while Archdiocese continued internal investigation. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 8.07.04; Detroit Free Press 1.11.05; Detroit News 1.14.05; Detroit Free Press 1.14.05 |
| de Condorpusa | Alfonso | P | Accused | Diocesan | Dismissed from position at seminary for inappropriate sexual behavior. Also accused of inappropriate relationships with 2 bishops. | Newark, NJ | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467 | |
De Domenico | Dominic | P | Accused | Dominican | Allegations involve a manipulative relationship with a girl beginning at age 15 and the crossing of sexual boundaries (kissing, fondling, but no allegations of sexual intercourse) beginning at age 16 and continuing into adulthood. These events started in Mid 1970s in Anchorage Alaska. Order's Sexual Misconduct Committee recommended his return to ministry. He is not in public ministry but lives in California. He also served in Oakland Diocese. | Anchorage, AK | Source: ABC7 4.06.05; Statement by Western Dominican Province ABC7News.com 4.06.05; KTUU 4.11.05; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| De Francisco | Luis | P | Accused | Diocesan | De Francisco was a member of the Cali diocese. He worked in San Diego Diocese from 1962 -1963 before leaving the Diocese. His current status is unknown. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07.No specific information can be found about allegations against him. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 | |
| de la Pierre | Lucien Meunier | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Also known as Pedro Luke, Luke Munier, or Pedro Luc de la Pierre. Came to Tucson from Canada in 1974 & received permission to function in diocese. Faculities suspended in 1975 following arrest on child abuse charges. Fled to Canada; arrested and convicted. Believed to have died while in prison. Arrested on two different occasions and sent to state psychiatric hospital. Numerous law suits filed 1998-2004. In 2/02 Diocese settled 11 suits which included claims against de la Pierre. New suit 9/04. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Seattle Times 1.15.90; Tucson Citizen 1.11.00; Tucson Citizen 12.12.01; Associated Press 1.30.02; LA Times 1.30.02; Arizona Daily Star 1.31.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Washington Post 6.22.02; Tucson Citizen 9.6.02; Arizona Daily Star 9.6.02; Arizona Daily Star 5.3.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.21.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.14.04 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. | |
| de Otero | Roberto A. | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 5/17/02 suit of abusing 2 altar boys in late 1980s in Honolulu; settled 6/04. Accused in 8/30/04 suit of abusing boy at same parish in 1985. On leave 1987-89; Navy chaplain 1989-93. Admitted in 1993 to abusing a boy at a CA Marine base and resigned. After DiLorenzo came to Honolulu in 1993 he removed de Otero from public ministry. Had begun career in Portland OR archdiocese where in 1977-81 he had 2 parish assignments and sick leave before being loaned to then excardinated to Honolulu. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Advertister 5.18.02; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 10.30.02; Arizona Republic 10.12.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 7.22.04; Honolulu Advertiser 7.23.04; Honolulu Advertiser 8.31,04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| de Paul Galatine | Madeline | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 2 girls at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Deady | John P. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused 4/23/02 of sexually abusing one person 1956-57. Complainant filed suit. Deady had served as Navy chaplain 1943-46. Died 3/7/89. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Deakin | Richard | 1985 | P | Convicted | Capuchin Friar | Convicted 1990 of molested young girl for several years. 5 yr suspended sentence; girl also filed a civil suit which was settled out of court in Sept. 1993. Archdiocese knew of his history of deviant sexual behavior but still allowed him to function. In 1987 (after he yelled obscenities and exposed himself to a woman), Order transferrred him to Pittsburgh. Seminary officials knew of use of church money for x-rated movies and pornography but allowed him to be ordained anyway. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Times 9.13.93; Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Dean | Alfred A. | 1989 | P | Indicted | Josephite | Suspended in 2002 after allegations that he molested a 14 yr old boy 4/02 at the church. Diocese said in 9/02 that the allegation did not "appear... credible" but investigation revealed "significant issues of concern about,,,fitness for ministry with minors." He resigned and was placed on leave by his Order. Indicted on criminal charges in 5/03 but criminal charges dismissed by judge "at the request of the victim's family" 12/03. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 7.05.02; Washington Post 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 9.23.02; Baltimore Sun 5.23.03; Baltimore Sun 12.12.03 |
DeAngelis | Anthony A. | 1935 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman notified diocese on 2/14/94 that she had been sexually abused by DeAngelis repeatedly in 1957-65, beginning when she was age 5 and attending the parish school. On 6/17/94 she also wrote to Bishop Gelineau about the abuse. DeAngelis was pastor and a senior diocesan official; he was named monsignor during the period of the alleged abuse. He died on 1/24/90. On 4/4/96, the diocese paid $12.5K to the survivor for therapy costs. She did not sign a confidentiality agreement. | Providence, RI | Source: Wellesley (MA) Townsman 7.4.02; SNAP: The Survivor's Voice 3.16.03; Boston Globe 10.20.07 (see picture); Kent County Times 11.30.07; Providence Journal 12.3.07; City of Angels 1.14.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Dearing | Charles F. | < 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Chaplain in Air Force per 1960 Catholic Directory. Left priesthood in 1971. Woman filed suit 4/03 alleging abuse by Dearing when she was about 10 between 1966-1968. Suit settled 6/03 as part of massive diocesan settlement. Criminal charges filed 7/03. He pleaded not guilty. Charges later dismissed after prosecutor said there was "insufficient evidence at this time" to proceed. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.21.03; Courier-Journal 4.22.03; Courier-Journal 7.9.03; Associated Press 1.22.04; Courier-Journal 1.22.04 |
| DeBerardinis | Fidelis (Francis) | B | Convicted | Franciscan | Worked in Mass., Honduras, Guatemala, Trinidad, Israel and New York. Charged in 2002 with sexual assault of as many as 7 altar boys from 1968-1973. He left Massachusetts in 1973 which stopped the statute. Franciscan order said that it settled a sexual misconduct claim against him "a decade ago" [1992?] involving one of the men who filed criminal charges in 2002. Pleaded guilty in 2004 to assaulting 8 youths and was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 10 yrs probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.15.02; Boston Herald 8.15.02; New York Times 8.15.02; Associated Press 8.22.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Boston Globe 1.14.03; Boston Herald 1.14.03; Boston Herald 2.07.03; Associated Press 2.06.03; Associated Press 5.26.04; Boston Herald 5.27.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| DeChant | Ron | D | Accused | Diocesan | DeChant worked as a deacon at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Tucson from 1981 to 1984. Diocese announced in 2004 that it had learned from police that DeChant had been arrested in 1984 after an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with minors. DeChant died in 1984. | Tucson, AZ | Source: .Arizona Daily Star 7.10.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.14.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d | |
| DeCock | Robert | 1996 | P | Accused | Schoenstatt Fathers | Per Dec. 2002 articles, DeCock had just been placed on leave after allegations of sexual impropriety involving a young woman. He had been working as Parochial Vicar at St. Paul University Catholic Center since June 2002. Was working in Corpus Christi TX as of 2002 Directory. | Madison, WI | Source: Madison Catholic Herald online 12.26.02; Wisconsin State Journal 12.31.02; Capital Times 12.31.02; Duluth News Tribune 1.01.03; Manitowoc Herald Times 1.02.03; Wisconsin State Journal 2.19.03 |
DeCoursey | Orville | 1931 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse At one time he worked with Francis Janssen. Allegations involved abuse of 4 minor males. Earliest claimed abuse was 1945. Died 1964. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Dedera | Phillip J. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from hospital chaplain ministry 2002 after "credible" allegation that he abused a teenager in 1974. Sued by 1 in 2006 alleging abuse from 1975-1976. Claim was settled. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Daily Herald 4.13.02; Chicago Tribune 4.13.02; The Pantagraph 4.19.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.06.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Joliet Diocese Press Release 4.09.06; NBC5.com 4.27.06; Chicago Tribune 4.28.06; Chicago Tribune 6.06.07; Catholic Explorer 6.14.07 Assignments: Herald News 4.28.06 |
| Dee | G. Neal | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked in Springfield Diocese. Was in treatment for about 1 yr before becoming part of Amarillo Tx diocese in 1988. In 4/02 a man complained to Springfield Diocese that Dee had abused him in 1960s in Illinois. The man's attorney wrote directly to Amarillo diocese in June & Dee placed on leave.. Dee admitted to sexual misconduct with minors in the Diocese of Springfield. At least one more individual from Texas contacted local papers after story about Dee ran. He says he was molested in in Groom, Texas. | Springfield, IL | Source: State Journal-Register 7.2.02; Belleville News Democrat 7.4.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Amarillo Globe 8.7.02; Dallas Morning News 10.27.02 |
| Deery | Albert | < 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexual abuse of both boys and girls between 1948-1969. Died 1972. 1st civil suit filed 2003. Eventually 23 plaintiffs participated. Suit dismissed on statute of limitations 6/03/06. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Louisville Courier Journal 9.07.02; Courier Journal 10.17.02; Indianapolis Star 12.17.02; Courier Journal 5.04.03; Courier Journal 8.21.03; Courier Journal 6.24.04; Courier Journal 6.03.06; News and Tribune 6.03.06; WAVE 3 6.05.06 |
| DeFore | Donald | B | Accused | Holy Cross Father | Accused of abuse. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 | |
| Defrias | Hadmels R. | 1999 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | DeFrias, a native of the Dominican Republic, was accused of fondling two brothers under the age of 14 when they worked at rectory of St. Mary's of the Assumption in Elizabeth in 2001 and 2002, Their mother walked in on him one time and complained to church officials. He was removed from parish and active priesthood. DeFrias was living in Maryland at time of his arrest in 2003 | Newark, NJ | Source: Associated Press 8.13.03; Star-Ledger 8.14.03 |
| Degnan | John F. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2001 of abusing a boy in 1960s. Additional allegations in 2002 and 2005. At least 17 (and up to 50) alleged victims have come forward. He lives in supervised residential treatment center in Missouri. 1 victim received $60,000 confidential settlement in 2005. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Missourian 2.13.05; Kansas City Star 6.06.06; Kansas City Star 2.10.05 |
| DeJonghe | Harold J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1980-1982. Died 1998. Archdiocese says it has investigated and allegations are unfounded. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Burbank Leader 2.7.04; La Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Delahunty | Richard | 1965 | P | Ret'd Ministry | Diocesan | Jan. 2004 articles say that Delahunty had just been placed on leave pending investigation of allegations that he sexually molested a boy in 1981. Civil suit filed. Delahunty denies the allegation. Plaintiff says he notified an administrator at the time of the abuse. Delahunty's name appears on list released by Orange Diocese of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Settled 2005. Diocese returned him to ministry. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 1.02.04; OC Register 1.08.04; LA Times 11.09.04; NBC 4 11.09.04; LA Times 1.4.05; OC Register 4.13.05; Associated Press 4.16.05; OC Register 5.17.05 Assignments: Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly |
| Delaney | Dan | 1960s | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 11/03 R. Scamardo, the former chief counsel for Diocese of Galveston-Houston announced that he himself had been abused in 1975 by Delaney, former director for youth ministry for Austin TX Diocese. Plaintiff told Austin Bishop of his allegations and requested in-patient treatment. In 10/03, matter settled for $250,000 and counseling fees. Delaney laicized in 1987 "for behavior problems." Bishop admitted he had heard from other victims. 2nd suit filed 5/04. | Austin, TX | Source: New York Times 11.25.03; Austin American-Stateman 11.26.03; Houston Chronicle 11.29.03; Austin American-Statesman 12.3.03; Austin American-Statesman 12.24.03; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04; Austin American-Statesman 5.12.04 |
| Delaney | Herman | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused by 1 woman of raping her shortly before she graduated from high school in 1967 at age 18. Another man was accused too. Abuse not recalled until 1983. Complainant also recovered under hypnosis memories of being abused by her father, father's friends, and her mother, and of being raped by her doctors. Complainant believed she had performed exorcisms. AG's file notes that her allegation "was not deemed credible," possibly referring only to the allegation against the second man. Died 1987. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
| Delgado | Alexander (Alejandro) | S | Convicted | Diocesan | In 1995 woman said she was raped by Delgado (a seminary student) at a church camp after she sought counseling from him. He was acquitted by jury. In 8/98 civil suit, woman claimed that just before her incident, Delgado had been accused of molesting a 13 yr old girl. He pleaded guilty in that matter in 1997. No info on how suit was resolved. Delgado, a native of Columbia, may have returned to Columbia as part of a probation agreement. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.26.95; Standard-Times 8.26.95; Boston Herald 8.26.98; Herald News 3.10.04 | |
| Delgado | Rodolfo | 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations in 5/06 of assault of a 15 yr old youth from 1983-1985. Immediately placed on leave. Diocese said there was a "semblance of truth" which warranted further investigation. Abuse was alleged to have occurred at St. Joseph's Parish in Rio Vista and at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. | Sacramento, CA | Source: WCRA.com (Sacramento) 5.08.06; Sacramento Bee 5.08.06 |
| DeLisle | Harold F. | < 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 between 1967 and 1977. Absent on leave as of 1980. Died. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Dellamalva | Dennis | P | Settled | Diocesan | Civil suit filed against Dellamalva in 1983 by two families on behalf of three boys; suits settled for $375,000 in 1986 and sealed at request of diocese. Families refused to pursue criminal charges in 1983. The 1983 suit also alleges that Bishop Connare failed to discharge Dellamalva after being confronted by the plaintiffs and others. Possible 2nd suit filed 2004. | Greensburg, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.25.87; Associated Press 3.2.04 | |
Delli Carpini | John J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of two youths over a period of several years both before seminary and after ordination. Placed on leave in 1998 and then returned to duty. Placed on leave again in 2004 and laicization was announced in 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 9.09.05; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 9.10.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| DeLorenzo | Vincent | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | DeLorenzo resigned his position 1/02 and admitted 3/02 to inappropriate sexual contact with a minor (an 8 year old boy) over a period of 5 years nearly 30 years previously. DA's office did not prosecute. New allegation made public 2/04. Man said he was abused at age 5 on one occasion in 1987. Incident was reported to the Diocese 11/03. Police did not prosecute, citing unusual circumstances that required corroboration to prove the case. | Lansing, MI | Source: Associated Press 3.30.02; Grand Rapids Press 3.31.02; Detroit Free Press (Reuters) 4.01.02; Detroit News 4.05.02; Associated Press 5.10.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Flint Journal 2.8.04; Flint Journal 2.25.07 |
DeLuca | Francis G. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of abusing 3-4 youths in 1960s. Barred from ministry, sent for counseling & retired. Diocese told Atty General in 2002;DeLuca never charged.Criminally charged in 10/06 with abuse of 12-13 year old youth in Syracuse, NY around 2000. Youth, 18, told mom; she reported to police. Not active priest then. Diocese asked Vatican to laicize him. Name on list released 11/06. Pleaded guilty 6/28/07. Sentenced 6 mo. in jail 9/07. One suit settled 2/08. 7 more filed 2008. Laicization announced 8/08. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Post Standard 10.22.06; News Journal 10.22.06; News Journal 10.23.06; Post-Standard 10.25.06; News Journal 10.25.06; Newsday 10.25.06; News Journal 10.26.06; News Journal 10.27.06; News Journal 11.15.06; News Journal 11.19.06; News Journal 6.28.07; Post-Standard 6.29.07; Newsday 7.11.07; Staten Island Advance 7.12.07; Post-Standard 7.14.07 Assignments: Post Standard 9.10.07 (add'l article); News Journal 9.11.07 (add'l article); Post Standard 9.11.07 (add'l article); News Journal 9.21.07 (add'l article); WBOC 10.12.07 (add'l article); The Dialog 11.16.06 |
| DeMatteis | Stephen | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of "making a sexual advance" toward a boy who sought counseling from him after being abused for several years by Fr. Thomas J. Doyle. Civil suit filed 1994 on behalf of boy and his brother against Norwich Diocese, Fr. Doyle, Brother DeMatteis and Fr. Michael Melendez who is accused of failing to report the incidents involving the boys and Fr. Doyle. | Norwich, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.14.94; Hartford Courant 5.19.94; Connecticut Law Tribune 4.19.99 | |
| DeMello | Arthur T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One of 18 priests identified by Boston Herald 2/1/02 through search of court records and other documents. . DeMello's name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney in Fall River released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Shown as on sick leave per 2002 Catholic Directory. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.1.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Demers | Normand J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked at orphanage in Haiti in 1989; boys complained about inappropriate touching and explicit sexual references. He was apparently arrested in Haiti. Diocese was told of complaints at the time. Haitian authorities apparently deemed the behavior "inappropriate" but nothing else. He took a leave of absence for a year and then was assigned to a parish in the Providence diocese. In 2002 he was removed from parish after allegations that he had sexual contact with a boy (aged 12-14) approx. 35 yrs previously | Providence, RI | Source: Associate Press 3.28.02; Journal-Bulletin 4.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Dempsey | Thomas F. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Worked in La Crosse Diocese off and on from 1955 to 1975 (15 parishes in 15 years). Pleaded guilty in 1997 to one count of indecent behavior during 1960s with a youth. Sentenced to community service and to pay up to $6,000 for counseling for victims. Could be prosecuted because he had been transferred to Boston in 1970. "Retired" in 1989 and died in 1998. Also abused in Boston and New Hampshire. Named in at least 3 suits. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Capital Times 11.02.93; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.95; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.24.97; Patriot Ledger 6.29.98; Boston Herald 4.24.02; Boston Herald 5.13.02; Boston Herald 5.27.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; La Crosse Tribune 1.09.04; Newsday.com 2.13.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dempster | Douglas W. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In late 1960s, Dempster was charged with investigating allegations against his close friend and colleague, Frank DeLuca. He told the complaining family to never speak of the matter again so they thought church was taking care of the matter. Now credible allegation of abuse have been made against him. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1993. Lives in Maryland. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 11.21.05; News Journal 11.15.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.19.06; News Journal 7.18.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Dennehy | Francis X. | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man says he was abused by Dennehy and another priest in 1950s-1960s when he was a boy. Told Diocese in 2002. Filed civil suit 7/04. Suit settled for $50K and counseling in 2005. Plaintiff claims knowledge of at least one other individual abused by Dennehy who refused to come forward. Died in 1980s. | Paterson, NJ | Source: PressReleases.com 7.24.03; The Record 7.29.04; PRWeb 4.22.05; Star-Ledger 7.12.05; Herald News 9.1.05 |
| Dennerlein | Arno | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2/03, two brothers reported to Joliet police that Dennerlein had sexually abused them in early 1970s. Dennerlein denied the charges but was placed on leave from his parish assignment pending investigation. In Oct. 2003 Dennerlein challenged the credibility of his accusers but did refer to "a single, momentary incident" involving one of the boys. In 10/03 the Diocese's review board determined that abuse allegations were credible. Suit filed 10/03 by another set of brothers alleging abuse in 1960s. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Chicago Daily Herald 10.15.03; Chicago Sun-Times 10.15.03; Herald News 10.17.03; Chicago Daily Herald 11.19.04; Joliet Diocese Press Release 4.09.06; Herald News 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
| Dennis | (unknown) | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: AG Report; Union Leader 3.4.03 | |
Densmore | Robert J. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Three allegations against Densmore received between 1985-1993. Two more later. He refused to attend inpatient treatment at St. Luke's in 1985 but did undergo outpatient counseling. Name appears on Archdiocese's 2/02 list of 14 priests abusive priests. Privileges removed then. Sued 4/02. Included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 28 priests and 3 others. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Associated Press 4.10.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Reports by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 3.6.03; Union Leader 10.7.06 |
DePaoli | Edward M. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1986 of possession of child porn. 1 yr suspended sentence. Continued "extremely restricted ministry" until 2002 but did more than allowed because of "communications breakdown." Accused in 2002 of abuse of 14 yr old girl in 1970. Placed on leave. In 2004 allegations found credible. Laicized in 2005 | Philadelphia, PA | Source: United Press International 10.10.85; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.03.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Morning Call 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Depp | Harold Charles | 1959 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per May 2003 articles, Depp walked away from his church in Detroit Archdiocese in 1963 and never returned. Placed "on leave." Never officially left the Church. In 1980s the Archdiocese learned that in 1982 Depp had been convicted of child sexual abuse and was serving eight years in an Alaskan prison. He was arrested in Calif. in 2003 on charges of abusing an 11 yr old boy in 1971 while a visiting priest from Detroit. Charges dropped 7/15/03. | Detroit, MI | Source: Mercury News 5.29.03; Detroit News 5.30.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 5.30.03; 10News.com 6.02.03; SignOnSanDiego.com 6.27.03; 10News.com 7.15.03; Press Enterprise 7.17.03 |
| Deragowski | Eugene | < 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced in Dec. 2006 that it had received one complaint of sexual abuse of a minor by Deragowski in Oct. 2006. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in 1960s. Deragowski died in 1981 and diocese says there were no additional accusations against him. A second allegation involving abuse in 1960s was made in Jan. 2007. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: News-Leader 12.19.06; The Monett Times 12.20.06; News-Leader 1.18.07; News Leader 1.01.08 |
| Dericks | John Henry | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 2002. Woman said he had molested her as a teenager in late 1950s-early 1960s. He would sleep with her mother and fondle her at same time. She told diocese in 1993 but they said they were not responsible. Dericks paid her a$25K settlement in early 1990s. In 2003 diocese found charges credible. Vatican said he was too old for a church trial. Barred from publicly working as a priest as of 1/04. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NorthJersey.com 1.9.03; Star-Ledger 1.10.03; Daily Record 10.5.03; The Record 1.8.04; Daily Record 1.28.04; The Record 1.29.04 |
DeRoeck | Walter George | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Suspected 1999. Accused of abuse. Resigned 8/01. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 3.31.99; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| DeShan | Joseph Michael | 1987 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, DeShan (at age 30) became involved in sexual relationship with 14 or 15 year old girl in 1988. Girl became pregnant in 1989. DeShan took leave of absence after telling Bishop Egan. Egan allowed him to leave priesthood and begin a new life as elementary school teacher with no record of sexual misconduct. Was teaching in New Jersey in 2002 when allegation revealed. Temporarily placed on leave. Claim settled 10/03. DeShan laicized. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 4.12.02; Connecticut Post 4.13.02; Journal News 4.13.02; Daily News 4.13.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.13.02; Hartford Courant 4.14.02; Associated Press 5.02.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Desilets | Donald A. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Desilets was disciplined by the Diocesan Misconduct Commission and barred from public ministry in early 1990s after he allegedly molested two boys at Precious Blood Church in Holyoke. He was allowed to retire and join the Sulpician Fathers in Montreal to help prepare young men for priesthood. He died in 2001. | Springfield, MA | Source: Union News 12.23.93; Associated Press 2.17.02 |
Desilets | Paul M. | < 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of molesting at least 20 altar boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. Moved to Canada in 1984 & became a Canadian citizen. Indicted 2002 for molesting 18 addl boys between 1978-1984. Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, & sentencedin 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. Has asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his advanced age (82) and health. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.23.02; Boston Herald 1.11.03; Milford Daily News 7.31.03; Boston Herald 5.23.04; Milford Daily News 3.17.05; Boston.com (AP) 4.25.05; Telegram & Gazette 4.28.05; Telegram & Gazette 5.11.05; Telegram & Gazette 5.12.05; Metro-West Daily News 3.18.06; The Canoe 10.19.06; Telegram & Gazette 10.19.06; Telegram & Gazette 10.24.06; Boston Herald 10.24.06; Ottawa Citizen 11.08.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Desrosiers | Alfred R. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Desrosiers accused of molesting one 15 yr old girl in 1972 and one in 1975-76 in two separate civil suits filed in 1994. Criminal trial was scheduled for fall, 1997. Claims against this priest were settled Sept. 2002 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse in Providence Diocese and allegations against 11 priests and a nun. Died. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.09.94; Providence Journal-Bullentin 3.18.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.14.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.20.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.07.97; Providence Journal 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
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