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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Gaborek | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1999 article says he molested a 14 year old runaway after giving him beer and showing him porno movie. Same article says Bishop Hogan testified in 1994 that there had been a 1984 allegation against Gaborek by a 16 year old boy. Placed on permanent leave7/88. Named as "predator priest" in 2/03 civil suit. Laicization announced 2004. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Associated Press 5.26.99; Pittsburg Post-Gazette 5.27.99; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Associated Press 5.5.04; Tribune-Democrat 5.5.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 5.06.04 | |
| Gabriel | Benjamin | P | Sued | Diocesan | Originally from Philippines. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth at St. Jude Parish in Earlimart for two years in the mid-1970s Not in parish assignment after 1980. Apparently retired in 1986. Not in 1989 Catholic Directory. | Fresno, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04 | |
| Gaffney | James F. | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that she was sexually abused by Gaffney at Reading Central Catholic high school. Abuse began at age 16 and lasted for two years. Suit states that officials were notified and that Gaffney was transferred to St. Frances de Chantal in Easton where he continued to have sex with the plaintiff when she was in college. Diocese says that Gaffney has not been in active ministry since 2002. Superior court ruled 12/06 that SOL had expired. | Allentown, PA | Source: The Morning Call 9.29.04; Centre Daily 9.29.04; Express-Times 9.30.04; Express Times 12.22.06; Reading Eagle 12.22.06; WFMZ 12.22.06 |
| Gaffney | Thomas J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 in 1980s. Another victim also came forward. Gaffeny soon filed countersuit but died about 2 months later (still saying he was innocent). | New York, NY | Source: Staten Island Advance 1.20.04; Newsday 1.23.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04 |
| Gage | Philip S. | 1969 | P | Accused | Marist | Officials of the Marist School announced in 1995 that Gage had been removed from his duties at the school in 1993 after allegations that he molested a 17 yr old student in 1989. During investigation, officials learned of another possible victim who was 18 at the time of the alleged abuse. Gage was sent to his Order's headquarters in Wash., D.C. He was active in Baltimore in 2003 per unrelated news article. | Atlanta, GA | Source: Atlanta Journal and Constitution 5.19.95 |
| Gagnon | Jean-Paul | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Psych evaluation in 1977 prior to ordination indicated Gagnon had possible "sex role identification" problems. Sued 9/02. Accused of molesting a 14 year old boy in early 1980. Took personal leave but finally placed on leave by Bishop 7/03. Part of civil suit settled 5/04. Criminal charges filed and he was arraigned 2004 on charges of sexually assaulting 2 plaintiffs. Pleaded not guilty. Sentended to 18 months supervised probation in 2005. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 10.2.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.29.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.4.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.27.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.10.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.11.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Woonsocket Call 6.12.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.13.03; Telegram & Gazette 7.18.03; Telegram & Gazette 9.26.03; Telegram & Gazette 4.2.04; Telegram & Gazette 4.29.04; Telegram & Gazette 5.18.04; Milford Daily News 10.7.04 Assignments: Woonsocket Call 4.06.05 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 4.6.05 (add'l article) |
| Gaioni | Dominic T. | 1967 | P | Accused | Divine Word Miss. | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1977 per LA Archdiocese report. Still active in 1993. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Gaiter | Chester E. | 1976 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Gaiter is one of 4 priests included in $140,000 settlement of one lawsuit in April, 2007. Abuse is alleged to have occured in 1970s-1980s. Gaiter has "retired from the priesthood" and is allegedly unable to answer questions. Another suit filed 11/07 alleges abuse between 1985-1987 at Cardinal Ritter College Prep. | 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; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.22.07 |
| Galdon | Richard | 1959 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Took leave in 1986 and suspended from duties 1987. Abused boys in 1960s. Convicted 1987 of sexual abuse of 3 individuals. Sentenced to total of 25 years. Charges re abuse of 7 others dropped. Died in 2000. | Newark, NJ | Source: UPI 3.04.87; UPI 10.28.87; Bergen Record 10.29.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; Star Ledger 7.01.00; Star Ledger 5.04.07 |
Gale | Robert V. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 2002 articles cite numerous complaints about Gale's abuse of young boys in 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1987. Removed from ministry in 1991 but allowed to reside at a church. Accusations of abuse from that church in 1994. 1995 and 1996 lawsuits. Arrested 2002 on charges of raping an altar boy between 1980-1984. Pleaded guilty in 2004 and sentenced 4-5 yrs in prison & probation. Laicized 2006. Also part of NH Atty General report. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.15.02; Patriot Ledger 8.28.02; Manchester Union Leader 9.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 10.16.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; Manchester Archives 3.03.03; Boston Herald 7.24.03; Boston Globe / AP 11.30.04; Boston Globe 12.02.04; The Pilot 10.13.06; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Galindo | Rudolph | 1954 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Galindo accused of sexual improprieties with Vietnamese altar boy. He denied accusations but Archdiocese settled w/ boy's family for $75,000 in 1985 after civil suit filed. Galindo was removed from duty before suit filed and later reassigned but retired in 1986. Permanently removed 2002 after several other allegations and suits. Named on San Diego list of 3/31/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 8.10.02; San Diego Union Tribune 11.02.02; KFMB 10.10.03; Union Tribune 11.12.03; Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Union Tribune 4.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 3.30.07 |
Gallagher | Francis J. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1989 for solicitation of 18 yr old and 20 yr old. Also admitted abuse of 2 teenage brothers. Placed in treatment 1990 and reassigned to parish 1991. Placed on leave 2002 and has petitioned for laicization. Laicization announced 11/06. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadellphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.17.06 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Gallagher | George Michael | 1928 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 per LA Report. 1 woman alleges abuse from 1953-1962 in 2003 civil suit. Retired 1979. Died 1983. | 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 |
| Gallagher | John Donald | < 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed lawsuit 2/02 alleging abuse in 1950 by Rev. Bernard Gallagher at Holy Trinity Church. Her atty said this was actually John Donald Gallagher. She was 4th grader and confessed to the priest that she had touched herself. He responded by molesting her. Woman said she developed obsessive-compulsive disorders the next year, washing her hands as often as 20 times a day. Gallagher died in 1968. No other allegations. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 1.22.03; Associated Press 1.21.03 |
Gallagher | Joseph P. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 12 yr old boy in early-mid 1970s. Archdiocese notified in 1974. Sent for treatment and reassigned. Placed on leave in 2002 and in 2004 his ministry was permanently restricted. He is now living a supervised life. Civil suit filed 12/03. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.24.03; Philadelphia Daily News 1.02.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Gallagher (in Baltimore) | Joseph | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gallagher, who retired in 1985, was accused in 1986 of abuse of 14 yr old boy in 1980. Accuser met with officials in 1993. Sept. 2002 article said Gallagher first admitted molesting the youth and later denied it. Priest was former editor of The Catholic Review. His faculties were removed. Name on Archdiocese list of Sept. 2002. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Gallant | Alfred F. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 after recent accusation that he had abused a minor female some 30 years previously. As of 2005, Vatican did not laicize him but sentenced him to a life of prayer and penance (possibly because of his age and health). Brother of John Gallant, also an accused abuser. | New York, NY | Source: Hudson Valley Times Herald-Record 11.25.02; Newsday 7.09.05; Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Gallant | John P. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of girl. She said he entered into a 2 yr affair with her in 1980 when she was 16. He claimed she was 18. Brother of Alfred Gallant, also an accused abuser.. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 4.08.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.10.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.16.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Gallegos | Joseph Anthony | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Alleged to have abused at least four boys, one in each of his four assignments from 1965-1972. Apparently had his privileges suspended from 1972-1992. He was reconciled with the Church in 1992 just before dying of AIDS. At least one victim also acquired AIDS. At least 4 suits filed against estate. One suit settled in Fall, 1994 and another was settled before it reached the lawsuit stage. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News 6.29.94 |
| Gallen | John | 1963 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Accused in 2004 of abuse of 16 yr old youth in 1980 in Toledo and California. Head of Jesuit order in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter from Gallen apologizing. Gallen sent 2nd letter in 1994. In 1994 the man settled with the Jesuit order for $50,000. Gallen remained active until 2003. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.10.04; Toledo Blade 3.15.04; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Wanderer 3.25.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05 |
| Gallenstein | Stephen | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl, age 13. Vatican has been asked to laicize him. | Lexington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 9.19.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.23.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 4.09.06 |
| Gallo | Vincent | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In civil suit filed 10/03, 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including Gallo. One plaintiff says he was sexually abused by Gallo around 1966. Gallo denied. Gallo was only priest of 24 who had an active parish assignment. In 3/04, diocese announcedafter review board investigation that allegations against Gallo were unsubstantiated and lacking in credibility and he was allowed to continue in ministry. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03; Newsday 10.03.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03; Newsday 3.18.04 |
| Galvan | Lucas A. | 1980 | P | Convicted | Theatine | Convicted 1989. Pleaded guilty in Colorado to sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and got 1 or 2 yrs' probation. The girl settled a lawsuit against the Pueblo Diocese for more than $ 90,000. In 1992 he began working as a priest in Argentine and, as of 2002, he was actively working as a priest in Mexico. | Pueblo, CO | Source: Denver Post 4.29.02 |
Gana | Stanley M. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1970s-1980s. Abuse reported in 1992 and 1995. Placed on leave and sent for treatment. He was one of the unidentified priests dismissed from the archdiocese in April 2002 because of abuse allegations. "...countless victims" per 2005 grand jury report. In 1996 he left treatment and went to Orlando, FL where he soon began living with group of older teens & young men. Laicization announced 4/06. Still visits Florida. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 7.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.14.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.07.06; Duluth News Tribune 4.08.06; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06; Orlando Sentinel 8.13.07; Philadelphia Daily News 8.16.07; Philadelphia Daily News 4.03.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Ganahl | James | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of acused priests fwith credible allegations rom San Diego/San Bernardino dioceses released by San Diego 3/30/07. Retired 1987. Permanently removed from duties. No other specific information found. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribule 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Gandara | Robert | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Per personnel file and news article, Gandara a counselor at a private high school was accused in 1989 of performing homosexual acts on a boy who lived at the school. Suit filed in 1989. Police filed charges and Gandara spent 9 months in Jail and was placed on probation until 1995. He left the order in March 1994. At one time, Gandara worked in Galveston Tx as teacher at Kirwin High School | New Orleans, LA | Source: Daniel... vs. Brother...; Parish of St Tammany; # 8912767 | |
| Gandrau | James H. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Retired in 2002 but was permanently barred from ministry in July, 2005 on previously undisclosed credible allegations of child sexual abuse. Woman settled claim with Archdiocese in 2004 in which she alleged Gandrau abused her 30 yrs previously when she was about 16. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.05; Spokesman-Review (AP) 7.12.05; Associated Press 7.12.05; Seattle Times 2.21.06 |
| Garand | Frederick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 12/02 article, Garand was murdered in Florida in 1982. Toledo police interviewed two youths at Child Study Institute who said they were abused by Garand and that there were other victims. As investigation progressed a man came forward to say that Garand had abused him between 1954 and 1958. A policeman complained in 1958 and Garand was transferred to another parish. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 7.31.05 | |
| Garay | Jesus | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 girl in 1997. May have been extern priest from Argentina. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune/AP 10.5.04; LA Archdiocesean Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Christobal | P | Sued | Dominican | Sued 1988 for abuse between 1983-1986. Had been suspended by Order in 1985. Accused of abuse and boundary violations. Apparently fled to Philippines. 2nd allegation in civil suit filed 2003. Arrived in diocese 1983 and left Nov. 1985. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 6.20.88; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Cebu Sun-Star 7.03.06; Cebu Sun-Star 7.04.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Emilio | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman has accused Garcia, a Spanish priest, of molesting her, beginning at age 14, and then raping her when she was 16. Abuse occurred at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Largo in 1960s. Woman began having flashbacks in 2000. When she confronted Garcia, he admitted the abuse. He was removed from his post and returned to Spain. | Orlando, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 2.5.07 |
| Garcia | Francisco Javier | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally from Mexico. Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 boy from 1970-1975. Fled to Mexico in 1995 after earlier accusations and charges. Diocese has settled 8 claims. 4 new lawsuits expected to filed 6/06 by men alleging abuse from 1987-1994. per 3/06 article, | Sacramento, CA | Source: Sacramento Bee 6.12.02; Sacramento Bee 8.06.02; Dallas Morning News 12.05.04; Sacramento Bee 6.26.06; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07; CBS 13 5.07.07; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08; California Catholic Daily 3.21.08; California Catholic Daily 8.22.08 | |
| Garcia | Jesus Hernando | 1984 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of drugging and raping 4 boys and 1 man between 1991-1994. Bishop informed in 1993 but nothing done. Garcia fled returned to Spain (with permission of and help from Diocese) before the criminal investigation completed. Civil suit filed 2/20/95 and criminal charges 6/95. In 12/96 Garcia voluntarily returned to Texas and was arrested. Criminal trial was set for 7/97 but charges were dismissed because prosecutor could not substantiate story and victim waited too long to come forward. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 2.25.95; Houston Chronicle 4.24.95; Houston Chronicle 5.11.95; Houston Chronicle 8.31.95; Houston Chronicle 3.3.96; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 3.8.96; San Antonio Express-News (AP) 5.22.96; Houston Chronicle 8.8.96; Houston Chronicle 12.24.96; Houston Chronicle 7.29.97 |
| Garcia | Louis Aloysius | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Garcia accused of abusing several developmentally disabled patients at Porterville State Hospital where he was Chaplain. Civil litigation and criminal charges filed. Matters taken to California's Court of Appeals. Sentenced to 6 years.. Garcia was on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. | Fresno, CA | Source: People vs. Garcia; Appellate Court; No. F2401; Associated Press 2.17.83; Associated Press 4.26.83 |
| Garcia | Peter E. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sick Leave 1985-1989. Left ministry 1989. Diocese knew of past abuse by at least 1988. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of at least 12 from 1961-1983. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: The Wanderer 1.8.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Garcia | Ramon | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1 civil suit and 2005 addendum to LA Archdiocesan Report. 1 accuser claiming abuse from 1950-1952. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Richard Francis | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Complaint received in 2002 that he abused a male between 1961-1963. Left priesthood 1967. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Garcia | Rolando | 1986 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1 civil suit filed summer, 2007 of sexually abuing an 11 yr old boy in 1989 at St. John Bosco Church in Little Havana. Garcia may still be active priest in Miami per 7/19/07 article. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.19.07 |
| Garcia | Rubin Idalio | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | incardinated by Boise Diocese but serving in Santa Fe when abuse occurred. Paracletes also a defendant because he was resident there prior to abuse of boy in NM. Probably abused in Idaho, also. Civil Suit filed 2/21/94 naming Garcia, Santa Fe, Paraclete & Boise. Plaintiff later dismissed Paracletes and settled with Santa Fe. Trial court dismissed Boise Diocese claims and Plaintiff appealed. Appeals court upheld dismissal--no personal jurisdiction. | Boise, ID | Source: John Doe vs. Ruben ...; San Miquel Cty; # 94-31-cv |
Garcia-Rubio | Ernesto | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked a year in Miami; moved to Cuba; expelled 1969 for "serious difficulties of a moral nature (homosexuality)," as Miami knew but took him back. Accused 1988 of sexually abusing 4 Nicaraguan and Salvadoran refugee boys 1983-88. Evaluated at St. Luke's 1988; sent on sabbatical to Colombia; assigned in Honduras. Miami removed faculties 1989; defrocked 1994 or 1999. A 5th complainant sued 2004, alleging rape in 1984 when he was a 13-year-old refugee seeking asylum. Some claims settled 9/04. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 5.18.02; Miami Herald 5.29.02; Sun Sentinel 6.21.02; Miami Herald 11.19.03; Sun-Sentinel 5.14.04; Miami Herald 5.15.04; Miami Herald 9.13.04; NBC 6 9.14.04; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 8.13.05 |
Gardiner | Richard F. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Died 1989. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Garding | William | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained at age 43. In 1989 20 yr old man accused Garding of sexually abusing him over a three year period, beginning during confirmation classes. Pleaded guilty; sentenced to 6 mo jail and 10 yr stayed sentence. Sued 1991 but suit dismissed. Later wrote book "My Journey Alone" about his battle to suppress homosexuality and his quest for approval and love from adolescent male. parishioner. Privileges removed 6/02. Died 11/05 after auto accident. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Brainerd Dispatch 7.26.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 2.8.03; St. Cloud Times 11.24.05 |
| Garstka | Bernard | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Suit filed by 1 man 12/02 alleging abuse by Garstka in 1963. A second man filed suit 1/03 alleging abuse in same time period. This plaintiff was living in foster home and the foster parents wanted him to be altar boy. He would stay overnight every weekend at the rectory. At least one case was dismissed by state appeals court on SOL 9/04. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Press & Sun Bulletin 12.21.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 1.4.03; Press & Sun Bulletin 10.8.04 |
| Garthwaite | Thomas | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexual misconduct with a 14 yr old girl in Marshfield beginning in 1963 and lasting through 1966. Trial set for 1992. Dismissed on statute of limitations. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 7.1.91; Riverfront Times 8.25.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Garza | Jesus P. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocese list 3.20.06. Resigned July 2000 per list. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Gates | James | B | Accused | Jesuit | 15 women and 1 man accused Gates & Fr. John Morse of abuse when they were students at St. Mary's Mission and School on the Colville Indian Reservation in late 1950-early 1960s. He was placed on leave and lives under supervision at a Jesuit residence . Jesuits announced $4.8 mil settlement with the 16 in Jan. 2008. | Spokane, WA | Source: Seattle Times 1.04.08; Associated Press 1.04.08; Spokesman Review 1.04.08 | |
| Gatineau | Oscar | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3/05 civil suit alleges Plaintiff was abused by Gatineau for about 1 yr. Suit said he saw Plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Same suit alleges that Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Died in 1964. | Springfield, MA | Source: Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, CA No. 05-0331 3.29.05; Springfield Republican 3.31.05; Telegram 3.31.05; Catholic Observer 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05 | |
Gausch | Joseph P. | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in at least three 2004 suits and one 2006 suit. Accused of abuse of numerous boys. First report of abuse received 1948 and sent for treatment. Reassigned several times. Left priesthood 1992. Questioned several times prior to death in 1999. Otherinstances reported after his death. 2006 suit dismissed by lower court and 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the appeal 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Letter written By Fr. Gausch; Philadelphia Daily News 1.31.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.01.04; Daily Times 2.03.04; Philadelphia Daily News 3.16.04; Morning Call 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Mangum et al v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al, 6.14.06; Delco Times 12.01.06; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Gauthe | Gilbert | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Gauthe was first widely publicized abuser. First allegations against him came out in 1983. Convicted in 1985 of abuse of as many as 39 young children between 1972-1983. Served 10 years in prison. Multiple civil suits and settlements. In 1997 he pled nocontest to abuse of 3 yr old boy in Texas. 7 yrs probation. As of 2008, Gauthe was living near Houston, TX. He was arrested 4/08 because he failed to register as sex offender. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Times of Acadiana 5.23.85 (Major account); Associated Press 2.15.87; National Law Journal 4.4.88; Baton Rouge Advocate 2.1.02; KTRK 4.22.08; KLFY 4.22.08; KATC 4.23.08; Houston Chronicle 4.24.08; Galveston County Daily News 4.25.08; The Advertiser 4.25.08; SNAP Statement 12.30.08 |
| Gauthier | Lawrence | B | Sued | Sacred Heart | In suit filed 3/02 man alleged that Gauthier sexually abused him many times between ages of 9-12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary from 1969-1972. He also claimed that there were at least 7-10 victims. Man said he had attempted suicide 15-20 times.Gautheir is retired. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 3.28.02; Berkshire Eagle (MA) 3.29.02 | |
| Gauthier | Mark | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement between Archdiocese and 62 plaintiffs. However, his name does not appear in the 3/03 report released by the Manchester District Attorney's office. Per 11/02 information, he is deceased. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 |
| Gauthier | Raoul | 1933 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, Gauthier was charged in 1979 with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct after he admitted fondling a retarded male adult. 12/02 article says he returned to Canada shortly after his confession and was never extradited. He died in 1995at age 92. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 5.25.02; St. Cloud Times 12.5.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02 |
| Gavin | John L. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 9/1994 suit, man accused Gavin of abusing him in 1963-1964 when he was 13. Diocese moved to have suit dismissed in 1995 and court agreed. Case appealed and in 12/1995 higher court sent certain issues back to lower court to be retried. | St. Louis, MO | Source: HRB v. JLG...; Ct of Appeals, Eastern Div 3; 913.S.W.2d 92 |
| Gawronski | Chester J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002, man said that Gawronski molested him in 1977 when he was 11. Did not tell parents until 1984. They immediately went to Diocese. Diocese sent Gawronski to treatment and promised restricted ministry. Asked parents in writing not to pursue matter further to avoid raising undue concern and attention. Gawronski was active priest when he was removed from post 3/02. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 4.28.02; Erie Times-News 6.29.03 |
| Gaynor | James | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man notified the diocese in 2000 that Gaynor had repeatedly abused him from 1963 to 1965 when he was 4-5 yrs old. Diocese told him that Gaylor had died of AIDS in 1991. Victim says he refused to sign agreement offering conseling for release. Man came forward again in 2002. | Rockford, IL | Source: Rockford Register Star 8.23.02 |
| Gaynor | Lawrence | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 5/30/95 alleges Gaynor abused young man for several years. Man claims recovered memories. Note that Gaynor is accused in affidavits filed in suit against Fr. Irving Klister of abusing at least 2 more youths in El Paso. Both were students at St. Pius School. | El Paso, TX | Source: Pineau vs. Roman..; Bernalilo Ct; # CV-95-0004434; El Paso Times 1.25.08 |
Geerts | Theodore Anthony | 1946 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing boys with Janssen, Bass, and James W. Murphy in early 1960s. Pornography was allegedly used. Left active priesthood in 1969. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Default judgment granted against Geerts in 12/03. Died 2004. At least three known accusers. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 10.31.03; Des Moines Register 10.31.03; Documents from John Doe III v. Father James Janssen et al, 2003; Affidavit by John Doe III, 2003; Des Moines Register 2.15.04; Quad-City Times 10.29.04; Quad-City Times 6.18.05; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Geiger | William | 1954 | P | Sued | Redemptorist | 3 men filed suit 5/1/03 against Diocese alleging they were sexually abused in 1970s by Geiger and another Redemptorist priest at a Lima Ohio parish. Boys were 6-10 at time of abuse. The identity of the 2nd priest is not specified since confusion exists as to exact person. When suit was filed, Geiger was working near Charlotte, NC but the 2002 Catholic Directory shows him assigned to a Pennsylvania church in Harrisburg Diocese. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 5.2.03 |
Gelineau (BP) | Louis E. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 of taking an 11- or 12-year-old boy at St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington VT off by himself in 1951 and pulling the boy's fly down. When the boy fled, Gelineau allegedly pursued him and tried to drown him. At the time, Gelineau was a brother at the orphanage, scene of much physical and sexual abuse. In a 1997 deposition, Gelineau stated that he remembered the boy at the orphanage. In his deposition, Gelineau also denies having any sexual contact with an altar boy in 1993. | Burlington, VT | Source: Cadorette Deposition 5.16.97;; Gelineau Deposition 4.2.97; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Genevive (Genevieve) | Frank | 1983 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Removed from active ministry 2002. Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 13 yr old boy from 1970s-1980s. Suit against Diocese dismissed by Court in 6/06. Arraigned in Boston 7//06 on charges of felony child rape for allegedly having sex with two Albany boysbetween 1978 and 1982. Would take them to Boston to abuse them and then return to Albany. Other victims are known. Pleaded guilty 7/08 in Boston. Sentenced to 8-10 yrs prison (suspended for 5 yrss). | Albany, NY | Source: Newsday (AP) 12.06.04; Boston Herald 12.07.04; Albany Times Union 6.15.06; North Country Gazette 6.19.06; Troy Record 7.25.06; Boston Globe 7.25.06; Albany Times Union 7.25.06; Capital News 9 7.24.06; WNYT 7.24.06; BostonChannel.com 7.22.08; Boston Globe 7.23.08; NECN 7.22.08; Daily Gazette 7.22.08; Boston Globe 7.23.08; Albany Times Union 7.23.08 Assignments: Troy Record 7.23.08 |
Gentile | Gennaro L. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 civil suit of abusing 2 brothers in 1993-94. Settled 2001. Pattern of abuse spanning his entire 30-year career. Numerous victims. Placed on leave April 2002. | New York, NY | Source: Bronx Press 3.22.02; Daily News 3.27.02; Daily News 3.28.02; Journal News 4.7.02; Daily News 5.16.02; Daily News 6.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 7.9.05; Renew America 4.2.06 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
Geoghan | John J. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2000. Killed in prison. Conviction removed due to pending appeal at time of death. At time of death, Geoghan was in prison for fondling a 10-year-old boy, but he was accused in lawsuits of sexually abusing some 130 children. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.01; Boston Phoenix 3.23.01 (Major Accounts); Boston Globe 1.06.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Globe 1.7.02; Flatley Memo on Allegations 8.22.94; Flatley Memo on Allegations 7.11.96 |
| Gerg | Joseph | 1965 | P | Accused | Benedictine | In 1997 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Gerg in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The Archdiocese reported this to Benedictines. Gerg was posted to Baltimore from 1967-1969. Name appeared on Baltimore's list of accused priests Sept. 2002. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Gertrude Marie | Sister | N | Sued | School Sisters of Notre Dame | Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 | |
| Ghastin | Kenneth | B | Settled | Franciscan | Settled 1994. Alleged victim committed suicide. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.17.02 | |
| Ghilardi | Massimo | P | In 2/03, man wrote from prison to priest at Bandon OR church to say that he had been molested by Ghilardi from 1976-1977 when he was approximately 12. The priest he contacted notified the Archdiocese and reported back that there were no other complaints in Ghilardi's file. Ghilardi requested a transfer from Bandon in 1977 "for health reasons" and died of cancer in 1983. | none | Source: Documents Released by the Archdiocese 11.25.08; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08 | |||
Giandelone | John Maurice | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Giandelone was arrested in 1984 and confessed that he had molested youth for several yrs.. Civil suit filed 3/04. Giandelone pled guilty in 1985 to attempted sexual misconduct with minor; sentenced to 1 yr jail on work furlough and 5 yr probation. Named in other civil suit in 1993 & 2003. Convicted again in 2003 and sentenced to 1 yr 10 mo in prison & 3 yrs probation for abuse in 1979. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Phoenix New Times 10.25.89; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Phoenix Gazette 2.07.94; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Arizona Republic 12.04.02; Arizona Republic 12.04.02; News Press 12.04.02; Arizona Republic 12.05.02; Arizona Republic 1.10.03; Arizona Republic 3.06.03; Arizona Republic 3.12.03; Arizona Republic 4.01.03; Arizona Republic 6.13.03; Arizona Republic 8.08.03; Arizona Republic 2.11.04 Assignments: East Valley Tribune 3.25.04 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 1.26.06 (add'l article) |
Giannini | Norma | N | Accused | Sisters of Mercy | Removed from service by her order in 1992 after Archdiocese reported complaints. No report to police. Sent for treatment and then assigned to office work. Now retired.Publicly accused in 2006 of abusing 2 male students multiple times in 1960s while shewas prinicpal of St. Patrick's Elem. School in Milwaukee. Was transferred in 1970s to an all-girls school in the Chicago area. Indicted on 2 felony counts 12/06. Admitted other victims. No contest plea 11/07. Sentenced 2/08 to 1 yr jail, 10 yrs probation. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 12.4.06; Chicago Tribune 12.6.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.5.06; Chicago Sun-Times 12.6.06; Pioneer Press (AP) 12.6.06; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.8.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.10.07; TMJ4 1.9.07; Fox28 1.9.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 6.15.07; WISN.com 9.14.07; WISN 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 11.12.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.13.07; NY Times 11.13.07 Assignments: eFluxMedia 11.14.07 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.1.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 2.2.08 (add'l article); Southwest News-Herald 2.6.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 2.14.08 (add'l article); WISN-ABC12 12.13.08 (add'l article) | |
| Gibbney | Michael L. | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 10/02. Accused of abuse. Removed from ministry 1992. Suit dismissed 2004 on limitations. Another suit filed early 2006 but dismissed 11/06 on statute of limitatiions with option to refile amended complaint. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.8.02; Chicago Daily Herald 1.29.04; Herald News 6.16.05; Chicago Tribune 1.19.06; Herald News 1.19.06; Daily Southtown 2.03.06; Herald News 2.15.06; Chicago Tribune 2.16.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Chicago Tribune 11.30.06 |
| Gibbs | Lawrence "Larry" M. | 1973 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1979. Transferred by bishop. Accused of abuse of 11 yr old boy for 6 yrs. 2 civil suits filed 1993. 1 dismissed; 1 settled 1998. Multiple accusers. Termed Joliet's most notorious priest abuser. Not placed on leave until 1992. Nocriminal charges filed. Left priesthood in 1990s and later married. Removed from position as counselor in St. Louis in 2002 pending investigation. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 1.05.93; Chicago Sun Times 1.06.93; Chicago Tribune 1.10.93; Chicago Tribune 1.21.93; Chicago Tribune 3.24.94; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Associated Press 6.22.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.28.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Chicago Tribune 2.03.06; Chicago Sun Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Daily Herald 5.17.06 |
| Giblin | William | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested in Canada 7/02 with another priest in male prostitution sting allegedly involving minors. Placed on leave/retired by archdiocese. Charges against Giblin dropped 4/03 because of lack of evidence but the other priest was convicted. Archdiocese still investigating and Giblin remained on leave as of 5/03. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 7.27.02; Star-Ledger 7.28.02; The Record 7.28.02; The Record 7.30.02; The Record 10.03.02; USA Today 11.11.02; The Record 4.10.03; The Record 5.02.03; Star-Ledger 5.02.03 |
Gibson | Robert J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced for 1st time in 9/08 that Gibson had sexually abused one boy in 1970s and that he was suspected of abusing at least 3 more. Original complaint received 1/95 re abuse in 1970s. Sent for treatment and assigned to a rectory without duties. Woman complained in 1997 re his "grooming" actions toward her son. In 1998 he was sent to St. John Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer MO. Has lived there since. 3rd man came forward in 2007 re abuse in 1973-74. 4th complaint also received. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 9.27.08; Off My Knees 10.14.08 |
| Giella | Augustine | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Transferred from NJ in 1982. Retired in 1989. Arrested 7/92; indicted in NJ on child molestation and child porngraphy. Died 5/93. Giella accused of molesting a 14 yr old girl. Family filed charges and lawsuit. He died 5/93 just before the suit settled with Diocese for $900,000. Case sealed but information leaked re terms. Other women called news saying they had been abused in New Jersey in the 1960s by Giella. PA woman filed suit 2001. Suit and 2 other claims settled later same year. | Harrisburg, PA | Source: Harrisburg Patriot 8.20.92; Harrisburg Patriot 12.5.94; Legal Intelligencer (PA) 12.7.94; York Daily News 4.7.02 |
Giesler | Linus T. | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 6/02 alleging that he was abused at ages 7-11 by Fr. Giesler and Fr. Thomas Casper. Plaintiff told his grandmother and she sent him to live elsewhere.. Giesler died in 1999. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 |
| Gil | Rudi | 1978 | P | Accused | Order of the Holy Trinity | Gil came to San Bernardino diocese from Canada in 1987. Accused in 1993 of sexual misconduct w/ minor boy in 1987. Treated at Retreat in California (run by Servants of Paraclete) for "sexual identity issues;" admitted during counseling that he had sexually abused a child. Left after about 2 weeks because treatment was ineffective. No criminal charges filed. Still performing ministry in 2002 even though privileges were removed in 1993. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 4.21.93; Press Enterprise 5.01.93; Press Enterprise 5.02.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; Press Enterprise 5.10.02; Press Enterprise 5.20.02; Press Enterprise 6.03.02 |
| Gilardi | Ronald Sam | 1988 | P | Convicted | Capuchin | In 2000 Gilardi was arrested and charged with 14 counts of indecent solicitation of child and other crimes of 14 yr old boy at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in 1993-1994. Pleaded guilty in 2001 re 3 cournts and was sentenced to at least 32 months in treatment at Vianney Center in MO and 5 yrs probation. Suit filed in 2001 in TX and then dismissed and refiled in KS. Settlement announced 12/01. School paid $30K. Family also settled with insurance company and Diocese in confidential settlement. | Salina, KS | Source: Kansas City Star 5.12.01; Associated Press 8.5.01; Wichita Eagle (AP) 12.5.01; Associated Press 12.5.01; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02; Hutchinson News 2.27.04 |
| Gilbert | Aldeo | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman sued 12/92 saying Gilbert had "choreographed a sexual assualt on her" by two women in 1965 but that she didn't remember until late 1991. Judge dismissed on SOL. Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal 5/3/95 at 656 So.2d 5; 1995 La.App. LEXIS 1135. Another suit is still pending against Gilbert. Several women allege he ran a cult in Acadia Parish from 1940s to 1960s. Absent on sick leave 1988 & 1990 Cath. Dir.. | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Advocate 4.13.94 |
| Gildea | James | 1957 | P | Accused | Fathers of the Holy Cross | Diocese announced 8/1/06 that it had settled a claim by one man who alleged abuse by Gildea from 1976-1979. Man had originally complained in 1991 but nothing done since Gildea died in 1986. Gildea was guidance counselor and teacher at high school. Died in 1986. Diocesan atty says that 1 other claim had been "secretly" settled because the claimant wanted it that way. Third victil settled without litigation for $60,000 in 2002. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Newsday 8.01.06; Connecticut Post 8.01.06; NBC 30 8.01.06; Connecticut Post Online 8.04.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Giliberti | Francis A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 4 teenage boys between 1960s and 1976. Archdiocese learned of abuse in 2002 and 2004. His faculties were restricted. Accusations found credible in 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 9.28.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.04.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.13.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesian Priest Data Profile |
| Gill | Joseph | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused of abuse on Rosebud Reservation in SD (is this a separate diocese?) | Rapid City, SD | Source: Washington Post 6.2.03 | |
| Gill | Paul | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed Sept. 2002 alleged Gill molested a 14 yr old boy in 1977 in rectory and on trip to New Hampshire. Victim did not tell parents until 2002 and they then told the Diocese. Gill, who retired in 1998, was barred from public ministry at that time. Another man filed suit in June 2003 alleging abuse in 1975. Name appears on list of priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 9.05.02; San Diego Union Tribune 9.06.02; San Bernardino Sun 10.01.02; San Bernardino Sun 3.22.03; Union Tribune 6.08.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
Gillespie | Jerome F. | 1982 | P | Case continued | Diocesan | Accused of asking oral sex on 1/25/05 from woman and daughter age 12. Resigned 1/28/05. Pleaded not guilty to enticing child, soliciting sex, annoying/accosting, and assault. Most charges dismissed 4/4/05. Pleaded sufficient facts to annoying/accosting charge. Case continued pending alcohol and sexual offender evaluations with treatment if indicated, and no contact with minors without disclosing case. Case dismissed 2007. Returned to work without announcement. Was Lynnfield supply priest 4/08. | Boston, MA |