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Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Return to main database page.   See abbreviations and posting policy.    Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Fahy Murty M. 1958 P Accused Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Accused in 2006 of abuse of 1 girl in mid 1990s at his church's elementary school. He was also teacher at local High school. He died in 2001. Police conducted investigation but were unable to substantiate the allegations. Diocese officials still investigating as of 01/07. Civil suit filed 12/06 by 1 woman alleging abuse from age 5-11. Plaintiff dismissed suit 11/07. Stockton, CA Source: The Record 4.25.06; News-Sentinel 4.24.06; Amherst Times 4.25.06; Lodi News-Sentinel 1.03.07; Lodi News-Sentinel 1.04.07; Tracy Press 1.04.07; Stockton Record 1.13.07; Stockton Record 11.29.07; News-Sentinel 11.29.07; California Catholic Daily 12.07.07 Failla Anthony J. 1956 P Accused Diocesan Failla is accused of abusing a youth in mid 1970s. Boy lived in rectory because his mother had died. Three nuns say they told officials of diocese in 1996. He was told to stop working as a priest and to undergo counseling. He left the parish in 1997 (citing personal health reasons). Later surfaced in Florida where the Brooklyn Diocese told Palm Beach Bishop of allegations. Sued in Oct. 2003 in large suit re multiple priests. Brooklyn, NY Source: Daily News 7.01.97; NY Times 3.15.02; Palm Beach Post 3.19.02; Sun-Sentinel 3.22.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04 Fairbairn Frank E. 1969 P Sued Diocesan Fairbairn died in Sept. 2000 after 31 yrs as a priest. He worked as priest in Peru from 1994 to 1999. He left position as chaplain to Northeastern Univ. students to go to Peru. Per Jan. 2003 articles, Fairbairn was named as abuser for first time in recent lawsuit. He was accused of abusing one man, then 14, in 1970. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 9.15.00; The Day 1.30.03; Boston Globe 1.30.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Faletti Stephen L.   P Accused Diocesan Removed. Accused of abuse. Jefferson City, MO Source: Boston Globe 4.5.02 Fallon John J. 1955 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 9/85 on charges of mailing child pornography (pictures of boy under 14) to photo lab for developing. Other pictures of boys from town where Fallow was assigned were also found at rectory. Pleaded guilty 12/85 and sentenced to 5 yrs probation,including six months of psychiatric therapy. Lived in New Mexico "on sick leave" from 1989-2000. Moved to Syracuse retirement home but remained inactive. Syracuse Diocese said it had no knowledge of his past. Ogdensburg, NY Source: Associated Press 9.18.95; Post-Standard (NY) 7.22.02 Falvey Mark A. 1928 P Accused Jesuit In 2002 & 2003, 3 people accused him of abuse in 1950s-1960s. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Accused of abusing at least 10 children between 1959 and his death in 1975. Tentative settlement of $16 mil reached between 9 plaintiffs and Jesuit order in May, 2007. Two other claims remain unresolved. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Fresno Bee 5.17.07; LA Times 5.18.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Farabaugh Clint 1955 P Accused Precious Blood Accused of abuse. Deceased Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Farabaugh Kenneth 1963 P Accused Diocesan Archdiocese learned of allegations from 3rd party in 1993. Individual denied making the accusations and Farabaugh also denied so matter dropped. In 2000 the same individual met with archdiocese and provided detailed allegations of sexual abuse. Farabaugh was under investigation by police & diocese at time of his death in car accident in Dec. 2000 (his car ran off the road and struck a tree). Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list of abusers. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 12.13.00; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 Farland David M. 1974 P accused Diocesan Permanently removed from ministry in 2002. Name not publicly released until 3/06. Accusation of abuse of a minor in the early 1990s, according to the diocese. The matter was handled internally by his superiors who removed Farland from any ministry with access to minors according to Diocesan spokesman Mark E. Dupont. On medical leave in 1994. Last assignment was St. Michael's cathedral. Springfield, MA Source: Statement by Diocese of Springfield 3.8.06; Republican 3.10.06; WPRI 3.10.06 Farmer Donald G. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Left priesthood in late 1960s and was laicized in 1972. Was working as marriage and family counselor in 2003 when he was arrested for 1966 abuse of 4 pre-teens. Charged with 14 felony counts. Charges dismissed in 2003 when CA law was overruled by Supreme Court. Named in civil suit. Los Angeles, CA Source: San Bernardino Sun 2.26.03; Press Enterprise 2.27.03; LA Times 7.2.03; San Bernardino Sun 7.2.03; Press-Enterprise 7.12.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Farrell George 1996 P Accused Diocesan Prior to 1996 ordination, Farrell served as a Brother of Charity for 12 yrs. Placed on leave 5/03 and sent to a "supervised living facility" after being accused of "inappropriate communication" over the Internet with a minor in 1997. Police and Div. of Youth and Family Services investigated. No criminal charges filed. Returned to duty by Bishop 10/04. Metuchen, NJ Source: Star Ledger 5.22.03; Home News Tribune 5.22.03; Catholic Spirit 5.29.03; Home News Tribune 10.7.04 Farrell William J. 1947 P Accused Diocesan Farrell died in Sept. 1999. His 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. . Milwaukee, WI Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.19.99; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 Farris John V.   P Sued Vincentian Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 youth from 1951-1954. Dead. Los Angeles, CA Source: The Wander 1.8.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Farwell Richard B. 1981 P Convicted Diocesan Indicted by grand jury 8/02 on charges that he took indecent liberties with a boy in mid-1980s. Diocese told about charges in 1999 and in 2000 Farwell went to work at Food for the Poor in Florida. Had letter of reference from Bishop Curlin who felt charges were not credible. He was working at the Food pantry when his faculties were revoked 4/02. Officially, he was still attached to Charlotte Diocese. Pleaded no contest to charges 11/04; sentenced to 180 days probation, counseling & community service. Charlotte, NC Source: Sun-Sentinel 4.18.02; Charlotte Observer 4.19.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.20.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Charlotte Observer 6.14.02; Charlotte Observer 8.6.02; Charlotte Observer 11.4.04; Charlotte Observer (AP) 11.4.04 Fassbinder Richard Wayne 1953 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Died May 2004. Name is also on 2003 Archdiocesan list of abusers Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Tribune 4.10.02; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Fatooh Charles   B Sued Marianist Accused in 1 suit of abuse of 1 from 1973-1974. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Faue Mathias 1951 P Accused Benedictine Accused of abuse between 1963-1963. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Fay Robert D. 1967 P Sued Diocesan Sued. Accused of abuse. Priest countersued alleged victim. Boston, MA Source: Middlesex Court case file 2002-02685; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record Fedders William 1968 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Legal action dropped due to SOL. Lexington, KY Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 6.7.02; AP 6.30.02; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.23.06 Federici Martin J. 1966 P Settled Diocesan Placed on leave after suit filed 9/96 alleged that Federici sexually abused 12 yr old boy in confessional and rectory in 1981. 3 more lawsuits filed (two in 1996 and 1 in 1999) alleging abuse of 16 yr old, 13 yr old and another teenager. 1 settled 1999 and others in 2001. Addl claim(s) settled 2003. Laicization announced 5/03. Bridgeport, CT Source: Connecticut Law Tribune 5.19.97; Associated Press 5.24.99; Associated Press 8.5.99; Hartford Courant 3.9.01; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Associated Press 5.11.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 5.28.03; Connecticul Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm Feehan Vincent 1977 P Sued Diocesan Feehan was one of four priests charged with abuse of one boy. James Kilgour charged with actual abuse in 1987 litigation but Feehan, Joseph Chotin and Charles Fendin charged with sexual advances. Civil suit settled and dismissed 1991. Feehan was absent on leave per 1988 and 1990 Catholic Directories. He was not shown in 1995 edition. New Orleans, LA Source: UPI 12.19.87 Feely Theodore 1958 P Sued Conventual Franciscan Sued. Accused of abuse in Illinois between 1968-1972. Later served in Calif and Nevada. Died 1991. Civil suit filed 2/06 re 1969 abuse. Plaintiff first came forward in 2002. Chicago, IL Source: Rockford Register Star 6.25.02; Press-Enterprise (CA) 1.19.05; Rock River Times (Series) 7.20-26.05; Rock River Times Sept. 28-Oct 4 2005; Rock River Times 8.3.05; Bondick Testimony 11.22.05; Chicago Tribune 2.24.06; Rockford Register Star 2.24.06; Rock River Times 3.1-7.06 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record Feeney John Patrick 1952 P Convicted Diocesan On leave since 1986. Convicted of abuse in 2004. Sentenced 15 yrs prison. Last appeal denied 4/06. Served 18 parishes in 30 yrs before leaving Diocese in 1983. Laicized 8/05. 1 claim included in massive $660 mil LA archdiocese settlement of 7/07. Namedin 1/08 Wisconsin civil suit re abuse of same two brothers from criminal case. He also worked in Nevada. 1 civil suit alleging abuse there was filed 1/08. Green Bay, WI Source: Appleton Post Crescent 5.31.02; Appleton Post Crescent 5.31.02 (2nd article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.15.02; LA Times 9.17.02; Appleton Post Crescent 10.09.02; Appleton Post Crescent 2.25.04; Appleton Post Crescent 2.27.04; Appleton Post Crescent 4.30.04; Appleton Post Crescent 1.09.05; Associated Press 8.08.05; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 4.24.06; Appleton Post-Crescent 7.17.07; Appleton Post-Crescent 8.05.07; WKBT (AP) 1.02.08; Green Bay Press Gazette 1.03.08 Assignments: Statement by Diocese of Green Bay (add'l article); WBAY-TV 1.03.08 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.03.08; Appleton Post Crescent 1.05.08 (add'l article); WBAY 1.16.08; Complaint in John Doe II9 v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Las Vegas, et al, Clark Co., Nevada 1.15.08 Feeney Leonard   P Accused Diocesan Civil suit filed 1/08 alleges that Feeney abused one youth in 1950s at the former Saint Martin's High School in Lacey. Suit says abuse lasted for 1 1/2 yrs when Plaintiff was in 9th and 10th grades. Same plaintiff also alleges abuse by two Christian Brothers at Briscoe School in Kent when he was in 7th grade. 2nd suit filed 5/28/08 by 3 add'l plaintiffs alleging abuse in mid-late 1950s. Feeney died in 1980. Seattle, WA Source: The Olympian 1.22.08; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1.23.08; The Olympian 5.30.08 Feeney Thomas J. 1937 P Sued Diocesan Sued at least twice. Accused of abuse in 1950s-1960s. Former vicar general of diocese; died 1981. Diocese admitted in 5/06 that allegations were credible. 4 additional suits filed 5/06. Civil trial began in 9/06 in a suit filed in 2005. Man testifiedthat Feeney abused him for 6 years, beginning when he was about 6. July awarded Plaintiff $1.5M. Total of 15 accusers known with earliest date of abuse 1957. Davenport, IA Source: Des Moines Register 7.30.05; Quad City Times 7.30.05; Quad City Times 8.6.05; Press-Citizen (AP) 5.12.06; WCF Courier 5,23,06; KTIV 9.6.06; Quad-City Times 1.26.06; Sioux City Journal 9.8.06; Quad Cities Online 9.13.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 9.13.06; Des Moines Register 9.14.06; Des Moines Register 9.15.06; Sioux City Journal 9.15.06; Quad-Cities Online 9.18.06; Des Moines Register 10.12.06 Assignments: Quad-City Times 7.10.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article); BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 Feit John B. 1959 ? P Convicted St. Vincent de Paul Society In 1962 he pleaded no contest to reduced charge of aggravated assault for grabbing a young woman in church in 1960. Shortly after the 1960 assault, he became prime suspect in rape/murder of another young woman in McAllen, TX. Never indicted (even after another grand jury investigation in 2004). Feit worked at Paraclete facility in N.M. for several years and placed many abusers in outside positions. Left order in 1972 and married. Brownsville, TX Source: Dallas Morning News 7.13.02; Associated Press 7.15.02; Dallas Morning News 11.03.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Dallas Morning News 10.16.03; Houston Chronicle 12.07.03; San Antonio Express News 6.10.04; Dallas Morning News 11.21.04; Dallas Morning News 11.21.04 (timeline); Brownsville Herald 3.23.05; New York Daily News 4.24.05; Phoenix New Times 7.07.05; The Monitor 4.08.06; CNN 5.30.07; AZFamily 8.27.07 Feldhaus Thomas F. 1976 P Sued Diocesan Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of youth in 1979. Civil suit filed in March 2004 by a different man alleging abuse from 1986-1991 at Our Lady of Victory. Still on administrative leave as of 2/07/07. Cincinnati, OH Source: Cincinnati Post 12.05.03; Dayton Daily News 3.12.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.16.04; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.07.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 Feldkamp Angelo J. 1968 P Accused Norbertine In May, 2002 Feldkamp was placed on admin. leave by the Norbertine Order after allegations surfaced that he abused a child more than 25 years previously. At time he was suspended he was teaching at a high school. No info on where or when offense happended or whether it involved a boy or a girl. Green Bay, WI Source: Wisconsin State Journal (AP) 5.08.02; Green Bay Press Gazette 5.08.02 Feltman Philip S. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Woman complained in 2002 that Feltman had abused her when she was 9 in 1972 at St. Thomas Aquinas parish. Diocesan review board found accusations to be credible and Feldman was placed on leave 1/03. He denied all charges. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. The woman refused to appear before the local church inquiry board so matter was forwarded to the Vatican. In 7/03 Feltman was returned to duty after a Vatican council found that there wasn't enough evidence to support the claims. Toledo, OH Source: Toledo Blade 7.20.03; Associated Press 7.27.03 Feminelli John J. 1987 P Sued Diocesan Feminelli accused of buying presents for 15 yr old in exchange for wrestling matches. Feminelli was a deacon at time but was ordained even after charges made by boy and family. The family says church did not believe them and drove them away by circulating false info about them. Case dismissed in 1991 saying did not prove anything. Current status unknown. Corpus Christi, TX Source: Court of Appeals Decision in Kelly v. Diocese of Corpus Christi, 13-91-287-CV, 5.14.92; Houston Chronicle 9.29.92; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 Femminineo Joseph P. 1958 P Accused Diocesan Per 2002 news stories, Femminineo was forced to resign from his parish position in Oct. 1992 after old allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct involving minors. In May, 2006 Archdiocese announced that Vatican had permanently barred him from any ministry. Detroit, MI Source: Detroit Free Press 3.02.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Associated Press 5.27.05; Michigan Catholic 5.27.05 Fendin Charles   P Sued Diocesan Fendin and two other priests (Vince Feehan and Joseph Chotin) charged with making sexual advances towards student and showing him porno films. James Kilgour actually charged with sexual assault of student. Civil suit filed against all four in 1987 but settled and dismissed in 1991. New Orleans, LA Source: Baton Rouge State Times 12 .23.87; UPI 12.19.87 Fenerty Martin   B Accused Christian Brothers Per Fenerty's personnel file, a woman made a complaint of abuse against Br. Fenerty in April 2002. No date of abuse was stated and no litigation was filed. Woman alleged that Fenerty molested her on several occasions when she was between 5 1/2 - 12 yrsold. Abuse occurred in Santa Fe where Fenerty was teacher. Fenerty denied anything except an occasional hug. He was placed on leave and then "retired" but he is still active per 2007 article. El Paso, TX Source: Doe vs. NOSF et al; El Paso Cty, No. 2003-847; Times Picayune 3.04.07 Ferguson Ivan 1970 P Sued Diocesan In 1993 civil suits, three men claim that as youths they were abused by Ferguson in 1970s. At least one case was sealed per plaintiff's atty. One suit was withdrawn and 2 claims were settled. In 3/02, he was still a priest but has no ministerial or teaching duties. At least 2 claims included in 10/05 $14 mil settlement with Archdiocese re 14 priests. Died 2002. 3 brothers filed separate suits in 8/07 & 11/07 alleging abuse in late 1970s. 2 more suits filed 7/08 re abuse in 1981.. Hartford, CT Source: Hartford Courant 3.11.93; Hartford Courant 3.28.93; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times 11.1.05; Hartford Courant 9.15.07; New Haven Register 9.17.07; New Haven Register 11.14.07; Hartford Courant 11.14.07; Waterbury Republican-American 11.14.07; Newsday 7.10.08; Hartford Courant 7.10.08 Fernandes Stephen A. 1976 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 11/04 and placed on leave by diocese after computer repair technician found child pornography involving men and boys on his laptop computer and reported it to the Diocese. He was working at Our Lady of Fatima Church in New Bedford at time of his arrest. Also charged with exhibiting or posing at least one child engaged in a sexual act. Pleaded guilty and sentenced 11/05 to 8 months in prison, 4 yrs probation and $20K fine. Fall River, MA Source: Cape Cod Times 11.2.04; Boston Herald 11.2.04; Cape Cod Times 11.4.04; Cape Cod Times 11.9.04; Boston Globe 11.9.04; New Bedford Herald News 1.19.05; Boston Globe (AP) 9.27.05; Boston.com 11.28.05; Providence Journal 11.30.05; Standard-Times 2.15.06 Fernandez Federico   P Settled Franciscan 1988 suit claims Fernandez abused two boys. Church promised to investigate and asked parents to keep quiet. Sent Fernandez for treatment. Suit is sealed. Older brother of victims says he was abused by same priest. Previously arrested for public indecency. Criminal charges dismissed. Civil suit settled in July, 1988, reportedly for more than $1 million. In 2002 man says he told Archbishop Flores in 1983 about seeing Fernandez naked in a swimming pool with two girls aged 10 and 11. San Antonio, TX Source: United Press International 2.19.88; United Press International 3.16.88; United Press International 3.17.88; United Press International 9.21.88; United Press International 1.13.89; United Press International 6.15.89; San Antonio Express News 7.26.97; San Antonio Express News 6.05.98; San Antonio Express News 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; San Antonio Express News 6.22.03 Fernandez Manuel 1952 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 2002 after being accused of inappropriate conduct with young girl in 1982. DA's office said matter was beyond statute of limitations. Diocese committee recommended he be removed. Returned to Spain where he was still active priest. Fernandez died at age 71 in Aug. 2006. Trenton, NJ Source: Associated Press 6.07.02; Star-Leger 6.08.02; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Trenton Times 10.31.05; Trentonian 8.06.06; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 Fernando Alberto   P Charged Norbertine Visiting priest from India. Arrested 1995 for trying to rape female housekeeper. New York, NY Source: NY Daily News 5.6.95 Fernando Arthur (Arturo) N.   P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of 1 between 1973-1975. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Fernando Walter 1973 P Sued Diocesan Ordained in 1973 in Sri Lanka. Temp. priest in Los Angeles 1981. Incardinated in LA 1986. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of girl, age 17, from 1980-1981. Placed on leave 2004. Los Angeles, CA Source: Los Angeles Times 2.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Los Angeles Times 1.14.04; LA Times 8.18.02 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Ferrante Leonard A. 1964 P Accused Diocesan In April, 2002 Cleveland Diocese listed Ferrante as a priest no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Ferrante was assigned to Borromeo seminary from 1968-1976. Several other alleged and proven perps were on staff there also. Shown as "absent on leave" in the 1988 Catholic Directory but does not appear in the 1990 edition. Cleveland, OH Source: Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02 Ferrario (Bp) Joseph 1951 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse. 1991 civil suit dismissed due to SOL. Allegations "found to be groundless by an internal church investigation." Became Bishop in 1982, retired 1993, and died 2003 Honolulu, HI Source: Washington Times 11.06.89; Washington Times 8.14.91; Time Magazine 8.19.91; Houston Chronicle 9.27.92; Honolulu Star 12.14.03; Honolulu Advertiser 12.14.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Freedom from Religion Foundation 10.07.04; Renew America 6.27.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 Ferraro Romano J. 1960 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 4/1/02; convicted; sentenced 5/20/04 to life in prison for repeatedly raping boy 1973-80 in Billerica MA starting at age 7. Admitted at trial he was pedophile who abused perhaps dozens of boys. Earliest abuse alleged in civil suits was 1964-68.Then he was in FL as Navy chaplain 1968-71; dishonorably discharged; sued 1/06 for FL abuse. Reassigned, he allegedly abused in Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, St. Louis, and Metuchen dioceses. Suspended 1988. Diocese apparently knew much earlier. Brooklyn, NY Source: Collection of Sources 1981-2006; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.20.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record Ferreira Joseph A. 1959 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed lawsuit in 11/06 alleging she was molested by Ferreira at Our Lady of Good Counsel in San Leandro in 1973 and 1974 when she was in her teens. Also claims that Ferreira continued to harass and stalk her throughout the years. Oakland, CA Source: InsideBayArea.com 11.14.06; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 Ferreti A. J. (Fr. Freddy)   P Sued Jesuit Woman filed suit 10/08 against Oregon Province of the Jesuit Order alleging that Ferreti sexually abused her on many occasions in 1970s, beginning when she was 8. He was assigned to the Lapwai Catholic Church in Nez Perce County at the time of the abuse. Ferreti died in 1982, Boise, ID Source: KLEW 10.14.08; The Olympian (AP) 10.14.08; Lewiston Morning Tribune 10.14.08; Seattle Times 10.16.08 Ferro Robert A. 1973 P Sued Diocesan In massive civil suit filed 10/03, 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including Ferro. One plaintiff says that Ferro sexually abused him in 1977-1978. Ferro was responsible for the teen center and the altar boys at the boy's church. Suit says Ferro's wherebouts are unknown. 2002 Catholic directory shows him Absent on Leave. Brooklyn, NY Source: Newday 10.02.03 Fertal Joseph (Joe) 1959 P Settled Society of the Divine Word Left Philippines in 1989 under cloud of suspicion re abuse. In 1995 Fertal was accused of molesting a 16 yr old boy from a Catechism classes. Civil suit filed in 1996; later settled out of court. Criminal investigation dropped for lack of evidence. Forced by church officials to leave a California retirement home in 2002 after it learned of his past history. In treatment on several instances. San Bernardino, CA Source: Press Enterprise 6.29.96; Press Enterprise 11.03.97; Press Enterprise 4.27.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Reno Gazette-Journal 6.19.02; Press Enterprise 9.30.02 Fessard Gerald B. 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1987 of battery on child. 3 years probation. Sued in 2003 re alleged abuse. Los Angeles, CA Source: National Catholic Reporter 8.30.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 8.18.02; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Fete Joseph N. 1974 P Accused Diocesan Had a four-year relationship from 1976-1979 with an adolescent that ended when the person was an adult. He apparently admitted the relationship in 1999 after the man contacted the diocese. A financial settlement was negotiated with the man in 1999. Fete was removed from pastoral duties 4/02 but was scheduled to move to administrative position. Didn't happen. Laiziced in 2005 or 2006. Columbus, OH Source: Columbus Dispatch 4.26.02; Columbus Dispatch 4.27.02; Dayton Daily News 5.12.02; Columbus Dispatch 6.29.02; Columbus Dispatch 10.10.02; Columbus Dispatch 1.30.03; Columbus Dispatch 7.31.03; Columbus Dispatch 11.21.03; Columbus Dispatch 2.19.05; Columbus Dispatch 1.20.06 Fichtner Robert C. 1955 P Sued Diocesan One man filed suit in Jan. 2005 alleging Fichtner had abused him at St. Joseph's school when he was a young boy. Fichtner retired in 2002. He was placed on leave in 2003 when the allegations were made. In June, 2005 Archdiocese cleared him to return towork after review board could not verify the allegation. Boston, MA Source: Patriot Ledger 3.08.05; Boston.com 6.08.05; Holbrook Sun 6.10.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Figurelle Elwood F. 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Figurelle resigned from his parish position 10/03 and had agreed to plead guilty to federal charge of downloading child pornography from the Internet. Had been on leave since 3/03 when FBI searched the rectory and seized a computer with child pornography on it. Investigators would not permit Diocese to release information while investigation was ongoing. Figurelle pleaded guilty in late October, 2003. Sentenced to 15-21 months. Altoona-Johnstown, PA Source: Associated Press 10.09.03; Associated Press 10.24.03; Associated Press 12.22.04 Finan James Aubrey 1959 P Convicted Diocesan Removed from ministry in 1996. Pled guilty in 1997 to sexually abusing a 6 yr old girl in 1966. Also abused a 10 yr old boy in 1966. Sentenced to 18 mo. prison 3/97. Pled guilty in 2003 to sexually abusing a 7- or 8-year-old boy in 1966. At least one claim settled in $1.3 mil settlement with archdiocese 12/06. May have been laicized. Washington, DC Source: The Capital 12.21.96; Washington Post 3.15.97; Washington Post 12.19.02; Washington Post 1.30.03; Washington Post 4.01.03; Washington Post 12.16.06 Finegan Paul J. 1970 P Accused Diocesan Laicized 2006. Accused in 1980 of abusing 2 girls; renewed complaint in 1989 regarding same girls, including details of skin-to-skin sexual touching and names of 3 other possible victims; treated at Southdown and returned to ministry; removed in 2002 after nun reported to Cardinal Law that a "credible young man" had said he had been abused as a minor. Laicized 2006. Last known to be living in Randolph. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 2.8.02; Selected Boston archdiocesan documents; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Catholic Online 3.17.06; Metro West Daily News 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston archdiocesan assignment record Fischer Charles   P Accused Diocesan Admitted sick behavior to Bishop. Fargo, ND Source: Associated Press 2.18.02 Fischer John 1964 P Accused Diocesan Per 3/02 article, man alleged in 1996 that he had been molested by Fischer at a Catholic school. Man said that when he was 11 Fischer pulled him over and kissed him on the lips during confession. Fischer continued to molest him for 2 more years. Diocese gave victim $125,000 in settlement for claims against Fischer, Fr. Manus Daly and (future) Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell. Removed from priesthood in 1993 after allegations involving other children. Jefferson City, MO Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.8.02; Hannibal Courier-Post 3.9.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.13.04; News Tribune 3.9.07 Fischer Lowell 1954 P Accused Diocesan Fischer, incardinated in Diocese of Joliet, moved to Hawaii in 1975 (1978?) for a "18 year leave of absence." One person filed suit in 1994 in Hawaii alleging abuse by Fischer in 1992. Ssuit was settled out of court. Fischer returned to Joliet Diocese in 1993 on a restricted basis. Removed from ministry 2002. A new allegation against Fischer in Illinois was made in April, 2002. Joliet, IL Source: Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Honolulu Advertiser 5.06.02; Chicago Tribune 5.06.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.12.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.13.06; Herald News 5.17.06 Fiset Louis Philippe   P Accused Dominican Originally from Canada. Named in the 2005 Portland AG report as having abused one youth from age 14-18 between 1968-1978 in Lewiston. Report was made in 2003. He was shown as deceased. Portland, ME Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 Fisher Robert J. 1980 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted of a sexual offense committed with 14 year old girl in 1987 (referred to as misdemeanor charges of sexual imposition and contributing to sexual abuse of a minor). He served 30 days in jail in 1988 and underwent 4 years of therapy and counseling before being reinstated. Not permanently suspended until 7/02 after Dallas Bishops' Conference. Toledo, OH Source: Associated Press 5.06.02; Dayton Daily News 5.12.02;; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 Fisher (Fischer) Judith R.   N Settled Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Name is spelled both Fischer and Fisher. Accused in a 2003 suit of sexually abusing a girl, beginning at age 13 in 1972 and continuing until 1977. Abuse is alleged in the parish school, the convent, other places in St. Louis, and on a trip to Colorado. Fisher left the order in 1979. The St. Louis archdiocese settled the case in 2004, by which time Fisher was reportedly deceased. St. Louis, MO Source: Associated Press 6.5.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.06.03; Chicago Tribune 6.06.03; Associated Press 8.26.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.26.04; Belleville News-Democrat 8.27.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.21.04; SNAP Press Release 8.5.08; CBS 4 8.6.08; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.7.08; TheDenverChannel 8.7.08 Fitzgerald Alfred J. 1966 P Settled Diocesan In 1996 Woman alleged that he abused her when she was a high school student. Settled for $25,000 and written apology. He was placed on medical leave. Diocese wanted to return him to duty in 1999 but woman protested and they did not. In 2005 he was living at Regina Cleri Retirement Home in Missouri. St. Louis, MO Source: Kansas City Star 7.12.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.13.02; Times [Shrewsbury MO] 3.06.05 Fitzgerald Matthew 1968 P Settled Diocesan Accused of abuse of 1 teenage boy in Rockville Centre diocese in mid-1980s. Transferred to Palm Beach, Fl diocese in 1989. At least 4 separate allegations in parishes in Florida. Privileges removed by Palm Beach diocese in 2002. Named in 2003 civil suitin New York. Also sued in Florida. Identified as Priest B in the Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report Rockville Centre, NY Source: Newsday 4.23.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Newsday.com 3.18.03; Newsday 4.24.03; Sun-Sentinel 9.25.03; Sun-Sentinel 10.15.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Newsday 12.04.04; Sun-Sentinel 12.04.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info Fitzgerald Michael C. 1978 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 1999 of taking part in an inappropriate chat on the Internet with a person he thought was a 13-year-old boy. Instead, it was a law enforcement email sting. Removed by diocese and sent for therapy. Diocese was going to return him to a parish assignment but changed mind after he was later accused of having oral sex with a 12 yr old boy. Died in car crash in 2001. Was training to be hospital chaplain at the time of his death. Dubuque, IA Source: Associated Press 10.04.01; Des Moines Register 3.8.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Des Moines Register 1.17.04; Des Moines Register 2.28.04; Hudson Courier 4.04.04; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Archdiocesan Report of Accused Priests 9.22.06 Fitzharris Joseph L. 1962 P Accused Diocesan Removed 1993. Accused of abuse. Resigned 1/95. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Another man settled his claims for $875,000 in 7/07 just prior to filing suit. He had alleged abuse in 1970s between ages of 7-10. Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; BA.org Chicago List 3.24.07; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.07.07; WQAD (AP) 7.08.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Fitzmaurice Terence 1963 P Accused Benedictine Accused of molesting at least 15 boys in early 1970s. Three settled with the Order and the Chicago Archdiocese in 2006 for a six-figure amount. Negotiations continue with other claimants. Many were participants in job-training program run by the city of Chicago where Fitzmaurice was a supervisor. He would invite them to a building next to his church that he referred to as a "clubhouse." As many as 75 other claimants may exist. Another suit filed 1/07 alleging abuse in Superior diocese. Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Tribune 11.22.06; Chicago Tribune 11.19.06; Chicago Sun-Times 11.19.06; The-Bee 12.07.06; The-Bee 2.07.07; The-Bee 2.14.07; The-Bee 3.14.07; The-Bee 3.14.07 (2nd); The-Bee 5.17.07 Fitzpatrick James J.   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse in 1967-1968. Died. Extern priest from Texas working in Archdiocese. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Fitzpatrick John F. 1964 P Settled Diocesan Accused in 1993 in an anonymous letter to Bishop Hubbard of sexually abusing one child. When confronted, admitted to abusing 3 children and was sent to Paracletes for treatment. Then worked in chancery until 1996, when allegations grew to at least 5, and he was asked to resign. Hubbard, Fitzpatrick, and accused Albany priest John Connolly were seminary classmates. Albany, NY Source: Times Union 7.30.02 Fitzpatrick Thomas Q. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of 1 individual in 1987. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Fitzsimmons Eugene   B Accused Marist Per 2002 article, Fitzsimmons was accused of sexually abusing Michael Rodriguez 20 years ago when Rodriguez was a student at Catholic high school in San Antonio. Rodriguez, who was one of "Texas Seven" prison escapees who shot and killed police officeron Dec. 24, 2000, claimed in penalty portion of his trial for this murder that Fitzsimmons abused him. Defense atty even brought Fitzsimmons to Texas to testify at trial. Fitzsimmons invoked the Fifth Amendment and did not testify. San Antonio, TX Source: Associated Press 5.09.02 Flanagan Michael T. 1961 P Settled Diocesan Flanagan retired in 1999 after accusations that he had been arrested on charges of public lewdness involving adults in 1993 and 1997. He was suspended by Dallas Diocese in May 2002 after an accusation of sexual misconduct involving a minor in early 1980s. By 5/03, 3-4 men had alleged that they were abused as minors by Flanagan. One claim was settled out of court. Dallas, TX Source: Dallas Morning News 5.18.02; Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 Flavin Malachy ""Robert""   B Accused Benedictine Accused of abuse of older teenage boy in 1981. Boy told Order in 1992 and said Order knew of another victim. Order said Flavin left active status in 1987 after he was found drinking with yet another boy. Vatican was asked to laicize him in 2003 when he would not voluntarily leave the order. Paterson, NJ Source: NY Times 9.29.02; Observer-Tribune (NJ) 3.26.03; Daily Record 10.5.03; Star-Ledger 10.8.03; Observer-Tribune 10.23.03; Daily Record 8.5.04; Star-Ledger 8.6.04; Daily Record 4.28.07 Fleming Mark   P Sued Diocesan Accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of 3 brothers in early 1980s. Assaults were reported in 1983 and case went to AG's office but it was not prosecuted. Diocese said that Fleming was not defrocked but his right to minister was revoked. Was sent to therapy for 2 yrs. He left priesthood in 1986. Diocese did not include him in long list of accused priests released in 2/02 because it was thought he died in 1997. Instead, he was alive. Manchester, NH Source: Associated Press 4.9.02; Lowell Sun 4.10.02; Documents re treatment at House of Affirmation 1983-1986; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03 Flemming Francis J. 1961 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse beginning in 1960. One man said that Flemming put a gun to his head and threatened to kill him if he told. Flemming denied allegations when confronted by church in 1960s. In 1994 RICO civil suit second man claimed abuse. One suit dismissed 1/03 because of accuser's credibility. Included in 3/03 $880,000 settlement. Died in 1986. Camden, NJ Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; Courier Post 4.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Flemming James 1986 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit in Jan. 2004 alleging that he was abused by James Flemming and his brother Neil Flemming (also a priest) at Boystown, a Miami-area orphanage, beginning in 1969. At the time of the alleged abuse, James Flemming was not yet a priest. Suit alleges that both men used him as their "personal sex servant." James Flemming was a tutor at the school at the time of the alleged abuse. Miami, FL Source: Maimi Herald 1.21.04 Flemming Neil (brother of James) 1958 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. Incident was alleged to have occurred more than 30 years previously. Permanently removed in early 2004 after man filed civil suit alleging Flemming and his brother James abusedhim at Boystown. At least 1 suit settled 9/04 as part of large Arch. of Miami settlement. Venice, FL Source: Statement by Bishop Nevins 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5 29 02; Naples Daily News 4.28.03; Naples Daily News 1.13.04; Miami Herald 1.21.04; Miami Herald (AP) 1.21.04; Naples Daily News 1.21.04; Naples Daily News 1.23.04; Injury Board 9.5.08;   Fletcher William J. 1944 ? P Sued Diocesan Per 7.26.06 article, woman had just filed suit alleging abuse by Fletcher at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Shelton in early 1960s, beginning when she was a 7 yr old girl. He died in April, 1988. Diocese says that there have been no other allegations against him. Bridgeport, CT Source: Connecticut Post 7.26.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Flood Joseph E. 1949 P Accused Stigmatine Flood, who died in 1996, was accused in 8/02 article of having abused two or more students at Elm Bank minor seminary in Wellesley in late 1950s. Springfield, MA Source: Confratelli Stimmatini (after 10/31/96); Boston Globe 8.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Brief Assignment Record Flores Miguel 1994 P Charged Diocesan ACQUITTED by jury 8.02 on three counts of focrible rape, three counts of sex with a minor and charge of making threats and intimidating a witness. 16 yr old girl said he assaulted her in Jan-Feb. 2002 at the rectory. Diocese of Fresco said he "could return to active ministry next year" per 8/02 article. Fresno, CA Source: Fresno Bee 3.13.02; Associated Press 4.09.02; Fresno Bee 4.10.02; Fresno Bee 5.01.02; Fresno Bee 6.05.02; Fresno Bee 6.21.02; Fresno Bee 7.23.02; Fresno Bee 8.21.02; Fresno Bee 8.22.02; Fresno Bee 8.23.02; Fresno Bee 8.24.02 Florez Laurence 1959 P Sued Diocesan Two men (one of them his nephew) claim abuse over a period of several years by Florez, John Maurice Giandelone, and Henry Perez. Apparently abuse of both boys occured while Florez was under treatment at St. Joseph's Center. Civil suit filed 6/30/93. On 5/16/96 the Arizona Supreme Court at 1996 Ariz. Lexis 59 ruled that 1 plaintiff's case barred by statute of limitations. No mention of 2nd Plaintiff in ruling. Florez left priesthood before the suit was filed. Phoenix, AZ Source: Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Phoenix Gazette 2.07.94; Arizona Republic 11.10.02 Flosi James Vincent 1971 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of 1 youth in approx. 1980 while assigned to Holy Name Cathedral. Resigned from priesthood 7/92. Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Tribune 3.03.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.11.07 Assignments: Chicago Tribune 3.3.05; BA.org Assignment Record Flynn Frank 1967 P Sued Diocesan Accused of seducing at least 3 women and of kissing and groping a young girl from ages 12-18. Police closed investigation 9/02. Diocese was notified at least 4 times between 1982 and 1997 that Flynn was seducing women. Flynn left diocese in 1997 and returned to native Ireland because of "weak heart". Working at seminary in Dublin in 2002 but retired by 2004. Diocese paid at least 2 settlements re Flynn. Named in 1 suit. Palm Beach, FL Source: Sun Sentinel 3.28.02; Palm Beach Post 4.5.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.19.02; Palm Beach Post 4.19.02; Sun Sentinel 4.24.02; Palm Beach Post 5.4.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Palm Beach Post 3.09.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 12.12.04; Palm Beach Post 12.12.04<