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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Haas | Joseph | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Haas placed on leave Feb. 2004 after allegations that he molested a young girl in 1977. Haas originally told parish that he was taking leave on doctor's orders but Archbishop sent letter clarifying the situation. DA ruled that 1977 incident was too old to prosecute. Previous allegation of less serious inappropriate behavior was received in 2000 but nothing done. Officially retired Sept. 2004 even though Review Board concluded accusations not substantiated. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.19.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.13.04 |
Haas | Paul Frederick | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least 100 people have alleged abuse by Haas while he was posted to Fr. Ryan High School. Haas was transferred to Kentucky around 1967 "for treatment." He died in 1978. One man went to the diocese in 1996 to say he had been abused at age 15 in 1961 by Haas. Diocese gave him $5700 in exchange for a release and a confidentiality agreement. Another came forward in 1999 re abuse in 1963. | Nashville, TN | Source: Tennessean 4.28.02; Tennessean 8.20.02; Nashville Tennessean 2.17.04; Tennessean 2.28.04; Nashville Scene 6.30.05; Nashville Tennessean 7.17.05; Tennessean 11.06.05; KATV 10.17.07; Fox 16 10.17.07 | |
| Hackett | John Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 12/7/88. Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1969 per a (2003??) civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Hackett | Thomas E. | 1943 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Hackett is shown on the Davenport Diocese's Creditors Committee website (in 2007) as having credible allegations against him. Name also appears on Diocese's list of "credibly accused" abusers 7.10.08. Accused of abuse of 3 minor males beginning in 1940s. Died in 1951. | Davenport, IA | Source: Davenport Creditors Committee Website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
Haddican | Bernard | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled for $44K. Accused of abuse. Died 1998. | Jackson, MS | Source: Boston Globe 7.18.02 |
| Haegelin | William M. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 9/02 after man accused him of inappropriate sexual relations in 1980s. Haegelin denied but later admitted to having a sexual relationship with the man but only when the man was an adult. In 11/02 Archdiocesan review board cleared him of allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. No criminal investigation because the man did not want one. Review board recommended that he be returned to duty after spiritual counseling. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Kansas City Star 9.11.02; Kansas City Star 9.17.02; Kansas City Star 11.27.02 |
| Haen | Edmund H. | 1923 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, Haen had abused at least three men when they were youths. One man says at least two priests failed to report the molestations when they occurred in 1940s. He finally told Archbishop Weakland in 1989. Haen was forced to retire in 1990 and Aux. Bishop Richard Sklba told victim in 1992 that Haen had admitted the abuse and had been placed on severe restrictions. Died in 1997. Several other victims known. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.25.97; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.20.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.24.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.28.02; Milwuakee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04 |
Haener | Robert W. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of psychologically and sexually abusing numerous boys at two parishes and two Catholic schools in 1960s and early 1970s. During investigation at one school in late 1960s several unknown priests came to school and questioned about 30 boys. Nothing else done for many years. Removed from parish 1992 and then worked as hospital chaplain. Removed in 2002. Permanently removed from ministry by Vatican in 2005. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 6.22.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit Free Press 8.02.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Michigan Catholic 5.27.05 |
Hagan | Alvin Marie (Sister) | N | Sued | School Sisters of Notre Dame | Accused of abuse of boys living at Madonna Manor in 1950s and 1960s in suits filed August, 2005 and March, 2006. Worked in Dallas Province for many years. Died.Oct. 2006 (?) | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06; School Sisters of Notre Dame, Dallas Province Website 2007(?) | |
| Hagan | David I. | 1966 | P | Sued | Oblate | Named for 1st time in 6/06 RICO class action civil suit. Accused of abusing 2 brothers for 3 years beginning in 1977 or 1978. Died 2005. RICO suit dismissed 11/06 on grounds that RICO's standard of injury to business or property had not been met. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 5.03.05; Magnum et al v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.06; Philadelphia Daily News 6.17.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.25.06; Philadelphia Daily News 11.21.06; Law.com 11.07.07 |
| Hagan | James | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of 11 yr old girl in 1956 at St. Leo the Great. The girl told her pastor shortly thereafter and he said he would take care of it. When she told her mother, mom did not believe her. Hagan left priesthood in 1973. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.10.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Hagan | James Craig | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several youths from 1981-1986 and in 1970. Placed on leave 1996. Resigned from priesthood 1997. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Sued 4/06. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16plaintiffs. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 1.17.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Tribune 4.14.06; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Hageman | Clement A. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Gallup, NM | Source: Gallup Independent 8.3.05 | |
| Hagenbach | Clinton Vincent | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1 civil suit settled 2002 for $1.5M. Also accused of abuse of 2 other people. Died 1987. Abuse ranged from 1960s to 1980s. Per 2007 article, he molested more than a dozen victims at two parishes between late 1960s-early 1970s. There are 16 plaintiffs intrial set for mid-2007. Massive LA archdiocese settlement for $660 mil for 500+ cases 7/14/07 just prior to this trial. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; LA Times 10.16.05; San Luis Obispo Tribune 6.17.06; LA Times 7.09.07; California Catholic Daily 7.13.07; Guardian 7.14.07; LA Times 7.15.07; LA Times 7.15.07 (2nd); City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Hahn | Jude Clarence Francis | 1958 | P | Accused | Capuchin | Accused of sexually abusing a minor boy in 1976. Civil suit filed Feb. 1994. In depo in this case Hahn admitted to having sexual contact with 4 young males (including Plaintiff) in 1970s and 80s. Teacher at St. Lawrence Seminary told the Order in 1981-1982 that Hahn, a dormitory supervisor, was having inappropriate contact with students. Left priesthood in 1993 and requested laicization. Pope approved the request.. | Madison, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.19.02; Associated Press 4.20.02 |
| Haight | Mark | 1976 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 6/02 article says Diocese settled with at least 2 men (in 1989 & 1997) who alleged abuse by Haight years before. After treatment, Haight assigned as hospital chaplain in 1990; removed in 1996 after hospital learned of history. 1997 settlement was $997,500. Haight abused a youth in Baltimore in mid 1970s while still a seminarian. Civil suit filed in Boston in 10/04 alleging abuse by Haight & 2nd priest at church in Colonie, NY & during trips to Massachusetts. May be at least 6 more victims. | Albany, NY | Source: Times Union (NY) 6.05.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Times Union 6.27.02; New York Times 6.27.02; Times Union 6.28.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Albany Times Union 5.18.03; Albany Times Union 10.06.04 |
Haller | James W. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman notified Diocese 11/02 that Haller had had an inappropriate relationship with her more than 20 years before when she was a minor. Haller admitted to the relationship, saying that he had loved the girl and wanted to leave the priesthood and marry her. Instead, he was unable to leave the priesthood and the relationship ended. Diocese said that the report was the "first and only" report about Haller. He resigned from his posting. Not listed in 3/03 Atty General Report on Manchester Diocese. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.24.02; Union Leader 11.25.02; Boston Globe 11.27.02 |
| Halsey | Lawrence M. | B | Sued | Marist | Known as Brother Cronin, Halsey is accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of teenage girl from 1968-1972 at Marist high school in Eugene. Another woman also alleged molestation when she was in high school but later withdrew her claim. Halsey left the order, married, and lives in Oregon as of 2002. | Portland, OR | Source: Archdiocese of Portland News Release 5.13.02; Associated Press 5.11.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Hamilton | William | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 the Archdiocese settled a sex abuse claim against Hamilton for $675,000. Further facts and Hamilton's current status are unknown. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Hammer | John E. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 after admitting to abuse of altar boy between 1980-1983. Sent for treatment in 1985 & then worked in Maryland. Retd to Youngstown area in 1990 and Bishop Malone persuaded Saginaw diocese to allow him to work there for next 12 yrs. Lawsuit filed 9/02 by 3 plaintiffs from Youngstown diocese and 1 youth from Saginaw diocese. | Youngstown, OH | Source: Associated Press 4.21.02; Grand Rapid Press 4.22.02; Columbus Dispatch 4.23.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.23.02; Associated Press 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Associated Press 6.12.02; Akron Beacon Journal 9.20.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Saginaw News 5.21.05; Saginaw News 4.11.06 |
| Hammond | Robert W. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 2/03 civil suit claims man was sexually abused by Hammond, director of the Catholic youth summer program at his church, in 1979. Same man and and 3 others also allege that they were abused by another priest, Albert Cason. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, Hammond was "unassigned." Bishop placed Hammond under restrictions pending investigation. Resigned from his last post in 2000 for "personal reasons not related to any criminal activity." | Rochester, NY | Source: Democrat and Chronicle 1.31.03 |
Hands | Michael R. | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 5/01 and charged with sexual abuse of a 13 year old youth over a year and a half period. Another allegation surfaced involving a 22 yr old man abused about 10 yrs previously (before ordination??). Pleaded guilty in 2002-2003 on separate charges. Sentenced to 2 yrs prison. Released 4/04 and requested laicization. Identified as Priest W in Suffolk Co. Grand Jury report of 1/03. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.08.02; Newsday 1.03.03; Newsday 1.03.03 Excerpts from Sworn Statement by Michael Hands; Newsday 1.09.03; Newsday.com 1.14.03; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday.com 2.05.03; NY Times 3.02.03; 3.04.03 Statement by Michael Hands; Newsday 3.04.03; Newsday 3.12.03; Newsday 3.13.03; Newsday 4.12.05; Newsday 5.01.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Hanley | Bernard Brian | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland and came to LA in 1958 to work. Returned to Ireland in 1965. Allegations made in 2002 or 2003 suit that he abused 2 victims in 1965. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; 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 |
Hanley | James T. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Admitted in 10/4/03 deposition (released 8/26/04) to abusing about 12 boys 1968-82; abuse included oral sex. Also stated that he had admitted the abuse to Bishop Rodimer in 9/85. Removed from ministry by Rodimer in 1986. Serrano case was settled by diocese in 1987 for $350K with a confidentiality agreement. Hanley admitted abusing Mark Serrano 1974-81 starting at age 9. Serrano went public 3/18/02. Hanley's request for laicization was granted in 2003. Diocese settled with 21 accusers in 2005. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NY Times 3.17.02; Daily Record 4.21.02; HealingTogether.org 6.12.02; Rolling Stone 6.20.02; Dallas Morning News 3.2.03; Hanley Sworn Statement 10.4.03; NY Times 10.14.03; Pat Serrano Statement 8.21.04; Daily Record 8.27.04; Newsday 2.10.05; Transcript of WCBS-TV 1.30.06; Herald News 1.30.06; Daily Record 2.4.06; Star Ledger 3.22.06; Daily Record 3.23.06 Assignments: Star Ledger 4.21.07 (add'l article); Intelligencer Journal 4.27.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 6.1.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 10.25.07 (add'l article; Daily Record 10.28.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 12.14.07 (add'l article) |
| Hanlon | James Bernard | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a 16 yr old boy in late 1982 or early 1983. Accuser paid $12,500 in 1997 settlement. Hanlon died Feb. 1990 at age 38. He was HIV positive but death certificate says years of alcoholism contributed to his death. Diocese ordered to produce personnel files. Allegations are that the diocese shielded Hanlon and other abusers. Personnel files produced 11.28.06. Named in new suit 4/07. Suit against Hanlon and Teczar settled 2/08. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Ft. Worth Star Telegram 6.11.05; Star Telegram 6.26.05; Star Telegram 8.10.05; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 2.16.06; WFAA and Dallas Morning News 2.21.06; Star Telegram (AP) 2.24.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese; Houston Chroncile (AP) 4.04.07; Star Telegram 4.04.07; Houston Chronicle (AP) 12.19.07; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 12.20.07 Assignments: Fr. Worth Star Telegram 2.15.08 (add'l article); Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 |
Hanlon | John R. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Hanlon was accused of sexually abusing at least 10 boys during a 14 yr period. He was convicted of raping one youth and sentenced to 3 concurrent life sentences as of 3/94. Also abused victim's brother. Would take boys to nude beaches to desensitize them. Civil suit filed by the 2 brothers and settled in 1994 for undisclosed sum. Still in jail 10/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 6.26.92; Boston Globe 10.31.92; Boston Globe 6.14.93; Boston Globe 9.22.93; Boston Globe 9.23.93; Boston Globe 9.24.93; Boston Globe 10.8.93; Boston Globe 3.12.94; Atlanta Journal & Constitution 4.26.94; Boston Globe 3.20.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Globe 7.24.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Hanrahan | Michael F. | 1971 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Resigned 1993. Pleaded guilty in 1994 to molesting a boy in 1983-1984 and served 3 yrs in prison. Avoided prosecution in cases involving boy's 2 older brothers. Civil suit filed by at least one man and Court ordered diocese to produce Hanrahan's secret archive file. Diocese settled and file never produced. Court ruled in 1998 that procedural error meant Hanrahan no longer had to register as sexual predator. Laicized early 1990s. | Columbus, OH | Source: Columbus Dispatch 5.19.94; Columbus Dispatch 7.9.94; Columbus Dispatch 3.6.98; Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02; Columbus Dispatch 4.27.02; Dayton Daily News 5.12.02 |
| Hansen | Unknown | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1999 Archdiocese paid a $22,500 settlement to one claimant. No information provided on when abuse occurred, who the victim was, or the current status of Hansen. | Portland, OR | Source: Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
Hanser | David J. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, 4 brothers came forward in 1988 to say that Hanser abused them approx. 30 years before. Hanser, who "retired" in 4/02, had been working at Milwaukee hospital system since 1991. One of the men had reached $65,000 settlement with Archdiocese in 1990 also sued Hanser in 2002. Settled 2003. He is accused of abusing perhaps a dozen victims between 1960s-1980s. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.21.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.23.02; Milwaukee Catholic Journal 6.13.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; WTMJ 4.17.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Haran | Michael Joseph | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died 1973. One victim alleged abuse in 1948. 2003 civil suit alleges abuse of 1 from 1949-1957. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Harbert | William | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Harbert admitted abusing 14 yr old in 1982 and is also accused of abusing 3 siblings. He was chaplain at nursing home when charges surfaced. Resigned from public ministry in 1993 after admitting he abused another youth. Suit filed 2/04. Plaintiff claims Diocese knew of abuse in 1970s. Settled in 2005. Another suit filed 1/07. Harbert died in 2003. | Peoria, IL | Source: Pantagraph 8.24.93; Pantagraph 8.30.93; Star-Ledger 6.13.02; Copely News Service 2.3.04; Pantagraph 2.4.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.11.04; Associated Press 4.4.05; Journal Star 4.20.05; WJBC 1.16.07; Northwest Herald 1.17.07; The Southern 1.18.07 |
| Hardin | Roy T. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man alleged to Diocese in 1994 that Hardin abused him in 1976 after the teenager went to him for counseling. Diocese found allegations credible and permanently suspended Hardin. SOL stopped legal action. Hardin still receiving church-paid therapy as of 2005. | Camden, NJ | Source: Associated Press 9.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Hargadon | James E. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 4 civil suits filed in 2002 by men accusing him of abuse when they were altar boys. Privileges were removed in 2002 after suits filed. Twice convicted of abuse in 2004. Received separate 8 yr sentences in 2 counties. Died 5/05 and Vatican ordered him to life of prayer & penance 10/05. One man who lives in Texas says he reported the abuse to Bishop Tschoepe of Dallas in approx. 1990. Apparently nothing done. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.17.02; Courier-Journal 5.18.02; Courier-Journal 5.24.02; Courier-Journal 6.1.02; Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 10.11.02; Courier-Journal 10.20.02; Courier Journal 4.20.04; Courier-Journal 5.19.04; Courier-Journal 6.14.04; Courier-Journal 6.23.04; Courier-Journal 5.18.05; Courier-Journal 10.25.05 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Hargreaves | Henry | 1947 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Never sued but name is included in 11/07 settlement between Jesuit order and 110 plaintiffs. In 2003 Hargreaves was accused by a woman in her 60s of making improper advances to her. The bishop publicly apologized, both orally and in newspapers, and Hargreaves was removed from his parish and sent for evaluation. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Associated Press 5.20.03; Associated Press 8.06.03 |
| Harkins | Thomas M. | 1971 | P | Settled | Dioscean | Named in 1994 RICO civil suit filed in Camden. Allegation of abuse of girl in 1979-80. Sent for therapy. 2nd allegation. Both settled for total of $195,000. Church did not report allegation to police per state law. Sent for treatment on other occasions. Active until 2002 when permanently removed. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Harrington (Bp) | Timothy J. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 3/29/05 suit of sexually abusing a boy from age 11 to 15 three times; abuse consisted of genital fondling, anal penetration, and oral copulation. The diocese examined diocesan records and stated that it "found no basis of credibility to the claims." Retired 1994 and died 1997. Claim NOT settled in 11/08 $4.5M settlement w/ Diocese. . | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Burnett v. Bishop of Springfield, MA Superior Court No. 05-0331(B); Examiner 4.14.08; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; The Republican 12.3.08 |
| Harris | Bernard A. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in 2006 civil suit of molesting four of eight siblings (3 girls and a boy) between 1968-1972. Brother of James M. Harris who has also been accused of molesting several of the children. Died 1972. Although Bernard Harris was apparently working out of Helena, MT Diocese, all of the abuse occurred in the Portland Archdiocese. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal (Salem OR) 1.12.06; Oregonian 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Harris | James M. | 1948 | P | Sued | Accused in 2006 civil suit of abusing 3 of 8 siblings between ages of 5-14, beginning in 1968. He had befriended the family after their house burned down. Brother of Bernard M. Harris who is alleged to also have abused the children. Died 1999. New lawsuit to be filed 8/07 alleging abuse of 1 youth in early 1950s. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal (Salem OR) 01.12.06; The Oregonian 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
Harris | John E. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Disciplined in 1999 for launching a sexually explicit website. Then placed on leave in 2003 after accusation of nude swimming and boating with youths 20 years previously. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald (AP) 3.17.00; Portland Press Herald 3.18.00; Portland Press Herald 3.26.00; Portland Press Herald 4.5.00; Portland Press Herald 4.21.00; St. Sebastian's Angels 6.00; Portland Press Herald 9.4.03; Portland Press Herald 9.10.03; The Day 9.11.03; Portland Press Herald 9.19.03; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 |
| Harris | L. Yates | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit in March 2003 alleging that he had been abused by Harris 20 years ago when he was 17. Harris was working as high school counselor and chaplain at the time. Man says the counseling office at the school was lined with pictures Harris had taken of shirtless male students. All had hand-written notes on the back on them. Died 1996. | Miami, FL | Source: Associated Press 3.13.03; Sun-Sentinel 3.14.03; Miami Herald 3.14.03 |
Harris | Michael A. | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1991 in 1 civil suit which settled for $5.2M in 2001. Left priesthood. Several other victims filed suits filed in 2003. Harris served in both Los Angeles and Orange diocese and is on lists released by both. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Abilene Reporter News / AP 8.24.01; 4.1.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; City of Angels 11.03.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Harris | Wallace | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Harris, pastor of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, was placed on leave 8/08 after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in late 1980s surfaced. Second allegation was reported to the DA's office as it conducted initial investigation. No criminal charges will be filed due to SOL. Harris has denied all allegations. He served as event coordinator for the Pope's Sunday afternoon Mass at Yankee Stadium earlier in the year. By 9/20/08, 8 more accusers had come forward. | New York, NY | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of New York 8.3.08; WCBStv.com 8.3.08; Daily News 8.4.08; WABC 8.4.08; NY Post 8.4.08; Daily News 8.4.08; NY Times 8.5.08; eFluxMedia 8.5.08; Daily News 8.5.08; NY Post 8.5.08; NY Times 8.9.08; Edge 8.12.08; NY Times 8.14.08; Daily News 8.15.08; NY Times 9.20.08 Assignments: SNAP Statement 11.12.08 |
| Harrison | Arthur | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Harrison was charged in 2003 in a Marin County criminal case re abuse of 10 yr old girl in 1961. Case dismissed 7/03 after ruling by US Supreme Court; he also was accused by a family in 1988 of molesting two San Jose girls (and having affair with their mother) but was never charged. Retired in 1992. Two claims settled in 6/05 as part of $21.2 mil settlement with SF Archdiocese re 5 priests. Died 11/06. | San Jose, CA | Source: Marin Independent Journal (CA) 5.10.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.02.03; Mercury News 2.15.04 (in collection of articles); San Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; SF Chronicle 6.11.05; Valley Catholic 12.19.06 |
| Harrold | John F. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1983 for sending child porn through the mail. Charges dropped when he entered a treatment center in New Mexico. Worked in England at a Paraclete home for recovering alcoholics and at a retreat house in California. In 1997 the Diocese requested that he resign as a priest but he was still listed in 2002 Catholic Directory. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 4.14.02 |
Harsham | Ellis N. | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One 1993 article says that Harsham reportedly had oral sex with two high school students in the 1970s. Accused of abuse of several boys. Civil suit named Harsham and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin as abusers. Case withdraw but Plaintiff settled claims re Harsham in 1994. Placed on administrative leave in 1994 and still on leave as of Feb. 2006. Laicized at some point in 2006. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.13.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.15.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.17.93; Chicago Tribune 11.20.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Associated Press 12.18.93; Chicago Tribune 1.16.94; Dayton Daily News 3.01.94; Legal Intelligencer 3.16.94; Chicago Sun Times 4.19.94; Reuters 4.18.94; Dayton Daily News 4.19.94; Dayton Daily News 6.27.94; Dayton Daily News 6.29.94 Assignments: Dayton Daily News 10.14.94 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 3.12.04 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.07.06 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 (add'l article) |
Hart (Bp) | Joseph | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | WY Bishop (retired) was accused in 2002 of child sexual abuse in Wyoming in 1976; cleared by special prosecutor with Cheyenne Police who cited question as to credibility of victim. Hart was also accused of abusing at least 2 individuals in Kansas Citydiocese before he became Bishop in Wyoming. Named in 2004 civil suit by 3 plaintiffs alleging abuse. 6 other plaintiffs alleged abuse by 2 other priests. Other suits filed in 2005. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle 4.25.02; Kansas City Star 4.25.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Wyoming Tribune Eagle 5.15.02; Kansas City Star 5.15.02; Denver Post 5.16.02; Wyoming Tribune Eagle 7.30.02; Kansas City Star 7.31.02; Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Examiner 1.22.04; Casper Star Tribune 1.24.04; National Catholic Reporter 2.06.04; Irish Examiner 3.03.04; Star Tribune 8.28.05; National Catholic Reporter 9.16.05 Assignments: Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 (add'l article); BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Casper Star-Tribune 8.21.08; Wyoming Tribune-Eagle 8.23.08 |
Hartel | Edward T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Admitted 1975 abuse of altar boy. 3 other priests were accused of abuse of same youth. Acquitted on another allegation because of identification problems. Diocese said he would not be reassigned because he had admitted the abuse. At least 1 claim included in $1.3 mil settlement with the archdiocese in 12/06. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 2.09.95; see also Schaefer articles; Washington Post 11.23.95; Washington Post 12.16.06 Assignments: Washington Post 2.11.95 |
| Hartman | Richard A. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1958-1959. At least 1 civil suit filed. Deceased. On Los Angeles list of abusers and on Orange Co. Diocese list. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Orange County Weekly 5.4.03; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Orange County Weekly 3.04.05 | |
| Hartwig | Lawrence | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 5/02 article says that Grand Rapids diocese had substantiated allegations against Hartwig and 7 other priests. Hartwig, who is deceased, was named in single allegation which took place in Muskegon in 1982. No other information is available. Per the 1998 and 1990 Catholic Directories, Hartwig was on duty outside the Diocese. He seems to be in the Springfield, MA diocese per 1990 Directory and back in Grand Rapids per the 1995 Catholic Directory. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02 |
| Hartz | Gerald | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Resigned. | Sioux City, IA | Source: Omaha World-Herald 10.5.95 | |
Hasenberg | Aloysius J. | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | After 9/08 accusation, 86 yr old Hasenberg was removed from ministry in Watersmeet and out of his residence at rectory 10/08. He had officially retired in 1990s. Diocese conduced preliminary investigation and said allegation had a "semblance of truth." No information on dates of abuse or age or sex of victim. Matter will be referred to the Vatican. | Marquette, MI | Source: Mining Journal 10.27.08; NBC 25 10.27.08; WLUC 10.27.08 Assignments: Iron Country Reporter 10.27.08 |
Hasselbach | Kenneth C. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Hasselbach permanently removed from active duty in 1994 after he was accused of abusing 2 boys some 20 yrs previously. Allegations surfaced shortly after Hasselbach had been sent for therapy because another priest had found pornography in his room. He admitted abusing a 12 yr old youth in 1974 but said the youth's version was exaggerated and he also thought the youth was older than 12 or 13. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 2.24.94; Newsday 3.13.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Hatrel | Thomas | P | Sued | Jesuit | In Oct, 2007 Hatrel has just been added as a defendant in existing litigation in Fairbanks. The abuse is alleged to have occurred betweeb 1985-87 while Hatrel served at St. Ignatius parish in Alakanuk, Alaska. Hatrel is deceased. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks News-Miner 11.03.07; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 | |
| Hausfeld | Bruce | 1962 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Placed on leave 5/02 while order continues investigation of a single allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor. Allegation could not be corroborated when it was first reported 4/01 and Hausfeld was allowed to continue in parish at the time. Diocese again cleared and reinstated him as of 10/02. Still active in 2008. | Las Cruces, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 5.3.02; Alamogordo Daily News 11.8.02 |
| Havel | Thomas E. | 1963 | P | Sued | Marianist | Ordained into LA Archdiocese. Became Marianist priest in 1972. Continued in LA until 1980. Requested laicization and became doctor/psychiatrist Accused in 2002 of abuse from 1968-1973. 1989 Civil suit dismissed due to SOL. Order settled with victim. Another suit filed 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 4.19.89; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Havey | Joseph | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 5 boys in 1970s-1980s. Sued 1993. They and others say he provided pornography, drugs and alcohol. Suit dismissed in 1995 on SOL and dismissal upheld by appeals court. Two other claims were pending at that time. Havey leftpriesthood and married. At least some claims settled as part of 2004 $3M mass settlement. Laicized in 4/06. | Springfield, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 11.10.93; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 5.25.95; Springfield State Journal-Register 12.13.95; State Journal-Register 12.19.95; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 1.22.96; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 3.18.98; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 5.6.98; State Journal-Register 10.31.99; State Journal-Register 3.13.05; State Journal-Register 4.29.06; Journal-Register 11.17.07 |
| Hawkes | Benjamin | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 between 1973 and 1985. Died. No civil suits. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Hayden | Robert E. "Paul" | B | Convicted | Little Brothers of the Good Shepard | Br. Robert (or "Paul") Hayden (also known as Brother Declan) sentenced to one year in prison in 1986 for sexually abusing mentally retarded men at a group home. One resident contracted AIDS and died. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. Fintan Shaffer of abuse. Also named was Order which ran the home and other religious. Suit settled fall, 1997. Mother of victim will donate proceeds to charity to help other victims. | Columbus, OH | Source: Columbus Dispatch 5.22.93; Telegraph Herald 3.3.96; U.S. News & World Report 3.11.96; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.14.00; Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02 | |
| Hayes | James C. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from his assignment in 6/02 after allegations resurfaced about "inappropriate behavior" years ago. Incident was first reported in 1990 and Hayes went to St. Luke's. He had been serving as hospital chaplain since 1991. Per 6/03 article, Hayes had been permanently removed from ministry. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 6.6.02; Post-Standard (NY) 6.18.03 |
| Hayes | Joseph B. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in Nov. 2002 claiming he was abused by Hayes for 3 years, beginning in 1980 when he was 10. Hayes died in 1995. | Baker, OR | Source: Associated Press 11.5.02 |
| Hazen | David | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One suit settled in 1997 for small sum. 18 individuals participated in suit filed in Dec. 2001 which alleged abuse in late 1950s and late 1970s. Baker Bishop allowed Hazen to serve in multiple parishes, including some in Portland Archdiocese, even afterHazen admitted to abuse in 1959. This permitted him to abuse at least 16 of the plaintiffs. All 18 settled with Baker Diocese in May, 2004 for $3.6 mil. Hazen died in 1983. | Baker, OR | Source: Associated Press 12.12.01; Associated Press 2.26.02; The Oregonian 6.25.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Bend.com 1.22.03; Bend.com 2.03.03; The Bulletin 2.04.03; The Oregonian 5.03.03; Statesman Journal 5.08.03; The Oregonian 5.21.03; OregonLive.com (AP) 11.11.03; Associated Press 5.18.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) |
| Hazzouri | (unknown) | P | Accused | Society of St. John | Woman filed sexual harassment and employment discrimination suit against Diocese in 2002 alleging that a retired "Fr. Hazzouri" touched her in an inappropriate sexual fashion in 1996-1997 when she was 14 and working as dining room/kitchen server at Villa St. Joseph. Suit dismissed on summary judgment 2005. This is believed to be Alex Hazzouri, ordained in 1957, but first name was never mentioned in articles. | Scranton, PA | Source: Wilkes Barre Times Leader 2.27.02; Employment and Labor Law Alert 5.11.05 | |
| Healy | Terrence | ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Healy pled no contest in Livingston Co. to molestation charges in 1987 and spent 4 1/2 yrs in prison. May have abused in earlier assignment. Per 2/04 article, allgations were made (in 2002 or 2003??) in Lansing Diocese against Healy who served in Grand Blanc at one time. | Lansing, MI | Source: Lansing State Journal 3.8.02 |
| Heaney | John P. | 1953 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Heaney, who was retired, was placed on leave 8/02 when allegations arose that he abused 2 brothers in early 1960s. In 2003 Heaney, a former senior chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department, was charged with molesting one of the brothers; charges dropped 7/03 after Supreme Court Ruling that statute was unconstitutional. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.16.02; Marin Independent Journal 8.22.02; San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 1.24.03; San Francisco Chronicle 1.30.03; San Francisco Chronicle 2.1.03; San Francisco Chronicle 3.31.03; SF Weekly 5.21.03; SF Weekly 6.25.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04 |
| Heather | Gerald | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused with Rev. Robert Van Handel in 2004 suit of abusing 2 choir boys at St. Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara in 1989-94. Called a priest in the article we cite but not listed in Directory. Provisionally listed here as a brother. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 12.30.04 | |
| Hebert | Donald J. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Hebert was coordinator for religious activities for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 1990 a 14 year old boy accused Hebert of sexual abuse during a camping trip. Police did not charge Hebert. He did admit the abuse and was sent for treatment. He served as hospital chaplain from 1991 - 1995 and then was assigned to a parish until 4/02 when he was reassigned to an admin. position. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 9.14.90; Post Standard 9.16.90; Post Standard 4.11.02; Post-Standard 6.18.03 |
| Hebert | Paul L. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Hebert placed on leave 7/04 following allegations that he sexually abused a boy in the 1970s. He denied allegations. Diocese referred matter to police and to Dept of Children and Family. Hebert was pastor of St. Michael's in Pawcatuck (where abuse is alleged to have occurred) from 12/71 until 10/81 and Pastor of Most Holy Trinity in Pomfret for the next 23 years. Civil suit filed. Settled 10/07 for $170,000. Another suit filed 12/08 alleged later abuse. | Norwich, CT | Source: Norwich Bulletin 7.03.04; Associated Press 7.10.04; The Day 5.13.07; The Day 8.01.07; The Day 10.24.07; The Day 10.29.07; The Day 12.19.08; Newsday 12.19.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Hebert | Raymond | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse. Diocese believes this is a case of mistaken idenity. More suits 3/06. Involves Madonna Manor | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 | |
| Heck | Donald Henry | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Heck abused boy in 1990 and was sent to treatment (supposedly for stress) for one year. He was already working in another parish when he was indicted in 1991. In 1992 he entered Alford Plea (pleaded no contest) and was sentenced to 4 years jail. He also abused at least one other boy in 1990. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.17.91; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.30.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.01.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.14.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.30.92 |
Hefferan | John Edward | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Removed from Public Ministry 10.03 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Heil | Norman | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of girl, age 16, in 1965. The girl became pregnant and alleged in lawsuit that Heil and a nun pressured her to give up the baby. Heil left priesthood in 1968 and died 1988. Lawsuit dismissed on SOL by Ohio Supreme Court 1/08. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: WCPO.com 12.01.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 12.02.04; Cincinnati Inquirer 5.06.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 6.05.07; Cincinnati Enquirer 1.17.08 | |
| Heim | William | < 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Heim, a former priest working as a school guidance counselor, was arrested 3/02 on recent charges of inappropriately touching (sexual contact) on an 11 year old boy for over a year. His last church assignment was 1972. In 8/02 he was sentenced to two years in state prison. In 5/02 he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his home computer and received a sentence of 5 years probation (this was in another county). In 5/04 Heim was released on parole from prison. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 3.6.02; Albany Times Union 3.7.02; Albany Times Union 5.2.02; Associated Press 7.2.02; Albany Times Union 8.20.02 |
| Heimann | David | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Heimann was on staff at Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary in Columbus Ohio from ordination in 1958 through 5/61. He was dismissed when he was found to be running a sex ring with high school boys. He had people take off their clothes and look at their bodies in mirrors, to tell them how good their bodies were and that Jesus loved them and their bodies. 1961 is when Cardinal Law graduated from this seminary. | Columbus, OH | Source: Boston Herald 8.21.02 |
| Heitzer | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Heitzer died in 1969 while in alcoholism treatment in Twin Cities. At least three men have told Archdiocese that Heitzer abused them. Current vicar general says that there was "some indication" that leaders of the archdiocese knew about allegations at the time. One of the victims testified at the Dallas Bishops' conference in June 2002. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Forest Lake Times (MN) 10.16.02; Star Tribune 6.14.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 6.14.02 | |
| Helowicz | Marion Francis | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty in 1988 to abusing a learning-disabled teenage boy for 18 months (7/82 - 2/84) and was sentenced to 6 mo. jail, suspended for 2 years, and 200 hrs community service. Privileges were removed. In Feb., 1990 a civil suit was settled out ofcourt and terms not revealed. Between 1990 and 1993 two other individuals came forward to allege abuse in early 1980s. Named on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 10.05.88; Washington Post 12.28.88; United Press International 2.02.90; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
Hemmerle | R. Joseph | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man told archdiocese 9/01 that Hemmerle molested him in mid 1970s at a summer camp when he was 11. He wanted Hemmerle to get counseling & not work with youths. Archdiocese did not promise so man went to police 1/02. Police began to investigate & Archdiocese put Hemmerle on leave. In mid- 2002 Diocese reinstated Hemmerle saying that the police had completed investigation and closed case. Later article said police had not completed investigation. No other accusers have come forward. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.9.02; Courier-Journal 6.1.02; Courier-Journal 6.12.02; Courier-Journal 6.13.02; Associated |