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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
Kain | Stephen | P | Sued | Franciscan | Named in 2004 civil suit as having assaulting at least one student at St. Anthony Seminary. See additional information in two suits filed fall, 2009. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 | |
| Kalter | Raymond C. | 1930 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Accused in 2005 of abuse in 1959 at St. Alphonsus Parish in Davenport. Died 1977. One claim settled by Diocese 2/06 as part of settlement re 4 priests. Name had not been previously released because he was dead and could not defend himself. Name appeared on Diocese's 7/10/08 list of "credibly accused" abusers. Total of 3 accusers known. Earliest claimed abuse was in 1950s. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines Register 7.26.05; Quad-City Times 2.17.06; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Kampa | Dennis C. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1995. Accused of abusing a girl (age 13-16) in 1981-84. He was an active priest in 2002. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Minnesota District Court, Hennepin County, Complaint in N.C. v. Kampa et al., Cause No. 26592002 |
Kanchong | Peter S. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained in Thailand. Began working in Boston in 1977. Arrested in 1983 & charged w/ molesting a 9 yr old girl. Also molested her two brothers. Received probation; refused treatment. Cardinal Law asked that he be recalled to Thailand. Cardinal Medeiroshad already withdrawn Kanchong's right to say mass and act as a priest in 1983 after negative letter from Bishop in Thailand. Refused to return to Thailand. Last known to be living in Dorchester as of 11/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter from Bishop of Ratchaburi 1.8.83; Law Letter 10.17.84; Boston Globe 12.19.02; Providence Journal Bulletin 12.19.02; Associated Press 10.20.03; Boston Herald 7.16.07; WBZ 5.12.08; Patriot Ledger 11.1.08; Patriot Ledger 11.1.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter 6.24.76 on Assignments in Thailand |
| Kane | Charles R. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died 1986. Accused by his sister, after his death, of sexually abusing his nephew; she further alleged that "something was [also] going on with a young man" who lived with Kane in his family home. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo documenting 1998 call about allegation Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kane | Francis J. | 1953 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1994 civil suit of abuse of 1 youth in 1982 at St. Bartholomew's in Cape Elizabeth. He had been placed on limited ministry in 1987. Claim settled 1995. He retired in 1997 from duties as hospital chaplain. In Jan. 2007 it was announced that Vatican had ordered him to lead a life of prayer and penance. He is 79 and in ill health. | Portland, ME | Source: Bangor Daily News 9.27.94; Blethen newspapers 3.13.02; Portland Press Herald 4.3.02; Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 |
| Kane | Thomas A. | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1993 suit alleged abuse from 1968-1979. Settled 1995. Often associated with Thomas Teczar and Victor Frobas. Former director of House of Affirmation. Finally left Diocese in 1993 but continued to receive financial support from them while working in Mexico. Finally officially placed on leave. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 6.21.92; Telegram & Gazette 4.23.93; Telegram & Gazette 4.24.93; Boston Globe 4.24.93; Mark Barry Settlement Agreement 10.6.95; Telegram & Gazette 2.7.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.10.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.13.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.26.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.22.02; Telegram & Gazette 7.24.02; Burlington Free Press 8.31.08 |
| Kantner | William R. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Documents released 4/10 show that in 2002 the Vicar General of the diocese found credible an allegation that Kantner had abused a teenage boy. In 2004 the Bishop wrote a letter of recommendation that allowed Kantner to work on mission trip to Mexico. Kantner has denied abusing anyone. Worked in Allentown Diocese 2001 & 2002. 2003 & 2004 assignments unknown. In 2005 he was back in Memphis. | Memphis, TN | Source: Commercial Appeal 4.7.10; Catholic Culture 4.8.10; Commercial Appeal 4.8.10; Daily News 4.8.10 |
| Kapoun | Robert | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Civil suit filed in 1989 accused Kapoun (the Polka Padre) of sexually abusing a 12 yr old boy for 2 yrs (1973-1974) after the boy sought counseling. Kapoun accused of sexual battery and clergy malpractice. Suit settled in 1990. In 1995 4 men filed individual lawsuits claiming abuse by Kapoun in 1966-1981. In Feb. 1996 jury awarded $550,000 in damages and $600,000 punitives to one victim. Decision overturned on SOL. Another case settled and in 3rd Jury found about outside SOL. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: United Press International 8.22.89; LA Times 5.19.90; Star Tribune 2.08.95; Pioneer Press 2.08.96; St. Paul Pioneer Press 2.09.96; St. Paul Pioneer Press 2.13.96; Star Tribune 2.14.96; National Catholic Reporter 3.01.96; Star Tribune 3.20.96; Star Tribune 3.26.96; Star Tribune 4.16.96; Star Tribune 5.28.97; Star Tribune 6.10.97; St. Paul Pioneer Press 6.13.97; Star Tribune 6.18.97 Assignments: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 (add'l article); Star Tribune 2.28.04 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Karabin | Joseph D. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 1985 following an allegation of abuse and then reassigned (in 1986?) to non-parish ministries. Formally withdrew from ministry 2002. Accused in 4/04 suit of molesting one youth in 1983 and 1984. Accused by 2 others in 9/04 suit. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Tribune Review 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Kardas | Thaddeus (Ted) J. | 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One woman sued in 1993 alleging that when she was 11, Kardas referred to her as his girlfriend, kissed her in the rectory, and often attempted to caress her. This went on for 1 yr. He was in his mid-twenties. Suit was settled in 1995 for $55K. Another women had complained about Kardas prior to the 1993 allegation. Placed on leave 1993 and still on leave at time of his death 8/06. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 2.95; Telegram & Gazette 3.2.95; Worcester Magazine 9.24.97; Telegram & Gazette 2.18.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.26.03; Worcester Diocese Clergy Abuse Report 7.18.03; Sunday Telegram 8.27.06 |
| Kareta | Gregory | 1956 | P | Sued | Conventual Franciscan | Publicly accused in Monterey Diocese in 2003 of abuse of 11 yr old boy in 1973-1974. Three other alleged victims corroborated the charges. Criminal charges dismissed 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Had also admitted abusing youth in 1960s in Wisconsin. Told LA archdiocese in 1985 but they kept him active. | Monterey, CA | Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2.7.03; Press Enterprise 2.8.03; San Bernardino Sun 2.11.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 3.21.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 3.25.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 4.16.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 7.2.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 1.27.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Karow | Dominic ""John Walter"" | B | Settled | Dominican | Personnel file released 12/02. Karow was a Dominican brother when he allegedly molested a boy from 1965-1968. Went on to become a 3rd grade teacher in Boston Public schools for 31 yrs. Diocesan officials found out in 1994 where he worked but did not tell school officials. This was just after the victim had come forward to tell Archdiocese and the Order about the abuse. Claim settled in 1996 for $115,000. Karow retired from school in 1997 and in 2001 he was living in Brenham TX | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12 17 02; Boston Herald 12.17.02 | |
| Kastner | Edwin | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 9/93 pending investigation of charge that he had been involved in sexual misconduct with male youth approx. 20 years before. Charges not specified. Permanently removed from active priesthood 6/94. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.14.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.22.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.8.94; Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News Democrat 4.24.07 |
| Kaszynski | Robert S. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned 3/02 after allegations that he had abused at least two teenage girls in 1960s-1970s. The 9/02 list of Fall River priests accused of sexual misconduct reported that there were four allegations against Kaszynski, all beyond the statute of limitations. Another woman made separate allegations in 5/02. | Fall River, MA | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.20.02; Boston Herald 3.21.02; Standard-Times 6.18.02; Standard-Times 6.20.02; Standard-Times 7.2.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02; Herald News 10.31.03 |
| Katarskis | Walter (Vaclovas) | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman filed police report 6/10 accusing Katarskis of abusing her on several occasions in 1960-1961 when she was 10 and 11 yrs old and he was assigned to St. Albert the Great Parish in Kettering. She had reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 2002. Katarskis died in 1993. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: WDTN 6.25.10; Dayton Daily News 6.26.10 |
| Katherine | Sister | N | Sued | Sisters of the Divine Savior | Sister Katherine was one of several religious accused in 2010 civil suit against Diocese, Oblates & Sisters of the Divine Savior which alleged abuse of students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. In the suit, one male alleges that between 1947-1953 she would sexually molest and abuse him while giving him baths. He was aged 6-11 at the time. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City Journal 8.6.10 | |
Kaucheck | Kenneth | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman notified Archdiocese 1/09 that Kaucheck had engaged in sexual misconduct with her years ago when she was 16 and he was at Guardian Angels parish in Clawson. A friend learned at the time that the 2 had traveled to FL together and told deacon who told Sr. Pastor. Her father met with Pastor and Kaucheck.was transferred. After 2009 contact, Kaucheck was placed on leave and Review Board determined that the complaint was substantive. He later resigned from position. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 4.24.09; Detroit News 4.24.09; Detroit Free Press 4.25.09; C & G Newspapers 4.27.09; Detroit Free Press 4.28.09; Detroit News 5.4.09; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
Kavanagh | Charles M. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of improper relationship with a minor male, including inappropriate touching.He denied. As of 1/06, Vatican had ordered a church trial for him. In 9/06 Plaintiff produced letter written to him by Kavanagh in 12/84 4which appears tosubstantiate the abuse. Letter is in database. Church trial held 11/06 but results still not disclosed as of 6/10. | New York, NY | Source: NY Times 5.30.02; Associated Press 5.31.02; NY Times 12.7.02; NY Times 2.11.03; NY Times 9.16.03; NY Times 12.18.03; Journal News 7.9.04; NY Times 7.9.04; Irish Echo Online 8.4.04; Journal News 7.9.05; NY Times 1.7.06; Irish Echo Online 1.11.06; NY Times 9.14.06; Erie Times-News 11.10.06; NY Times 11.14.06 Assignments: NY Daily News 10.23.07 (add'l article); NY Post 8.5.08 (add'l article); Journal News 11.20.08 (add'l article); The Beliefnet 6.24.10 (add'l article); BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
Kavanaugh | Philip | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of 1973 abuse and placed on leave. Police investigation. Named in archdiocesan report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: National Catholic Reporter 8.30.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 8.18.02 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Kealy | G.A. | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Man complained to Archdiocese and Order in 1989 that Kealy, a teacher at O'Dey school molested him in early 1960s. Order said then that Kealy was living in supervised, church-run retirement facility in Ireland and had no access to children. Same man filed suit in 2003. Kealy died 1969. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 3.15.03 | |
Kealy | Robert Louis | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned from parish position 3/02 and went to live in restricted monitored setting after allegation that he engaged in inappropriate sexual misconduct with minor teenager more than 25 yrs before. First reported in 2001 but no action by review board until complainant came forward again in 2002 w/ more info. Kealy had served as chancellor of the archdiocese and then as judicial vicar of the Chicago province's Court of Appeal. Permanently removed from ministry 9/05. Resigned 4/06. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 3.28.02; Chicago Daily Herald 3.28.02; Associated Press 3.29.02; Chicago Sun-Times 3.29.02; Chicago Tribune 4.10.02; NY Times 5.14.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 9.15.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Keane | John F. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Keane pleaded guilty 2/08 to indecent assault and battery on a person under 14 and 3 counts of assault and battery. He was charged with assaulting a girl between 1981 and 1983 when. Keane was at St. Elizabeth Parish in Milton and/or Our Lady Parish in Stoughton. Sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation. Keane transferred to another church in 1987 and took a leave of absence in 1989, He now lives in FL and is registered sex offender. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.2.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Keane | Patrick | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man told church authorities in 1994 of repeated abuse by Keane in Rectory in Metairie. Keane sent for treatment and has since left priesthood. Archdiocese never apologized and never notified other parishes to see if other victims existed. Keane admitted the abuse in sworn deposition in 1999. Settlement talks collapsed in 1999 and as of August 2002 case was still pending. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 12.05.99; Times-Picayune 8.17.02 |
Kearney | Christopher | 1968 | P | Sued | Capuchin | Accused of abuse of boys at least twice in 2002. Allegations dated back to 1971-1984. At least two civil suits filed. Archdiocesan report shows 11 accusers. Inactive status. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 8.18.02; Pasadena Star News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2.18.04; 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 |
Keating | Thomas F. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of sexual abuse of 1 teenage girl. Other victims then came forward. .Three sisters told their story 1/04 and then filed civil suit. Keating remained in ministry.until 2/04. Keating denied all allegations. All privileges removed 12/04 and case will be sent to Vatican. Both suits dismissed by appeals court 9/06 on SOL | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard (NY) 3.21.03;; Press & Sun Bulletin 3.22.03; Post-Standard 4.18.03; Post-Standard 6.18.03; Press & Sun Bulletin 1.23.04; Post-Standard 1.23.04; Press & Sun Bulletin 2.25.04; Post Standard 2.25.04; Press & Sun Bulletin 3.1.04; New York Lawyer 9.24.04; Press & Sun Bulletin 9.28.04; Post Standard 12.16.04; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.16.04; Post-Standard 6.25.05; News 10 Now (New York) 5.04.06 Assignments: Post-Standard 9.16.06 (add'l article) |
Keefe | Dennis A. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02. Accused in 1995 of sexual attack on 15 yr old altar boy. He maintained his innocence and refused for three years to undergo psychological assessment. Removed from his parish assignment in 1995 for "health reasons." Several efforts made by Diocese staff to get Keefe back as active priest. Left priesthood in 1999. Voluntary laicization announced 8/20/10. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; WNAW (AP) 1.12.03; Newsday 2.10.03; Long Island Press 8.5.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.20.10; TheBostonChannel 8.20.10; Patriot Ledger 8.21.10; Boston Globe 8.24.10; Metrowest Daily News 8.25.10; The Pilot 8.27.10 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter 2.12.92 Describing Other Assignments; Resignation Letter 5.29.99; Draft Decree 6.25.99 Removing Faculties |
Keegan | Austin Peter | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1994 alleges that Keegan abused one youth in Santa Rosa diocese. He had been moved from San Francisco after complaints and Santa Rosa had received complaints prior to abuse of Plaintiff. One suit settled 1995 with award of $450K to Plaintiff. Placed on leave 2002 and indicted on 40 counts of abuse. Fled to Mexico and continued working. Arrested 3/03 and returned to CA. Charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 5.24.94; San Francisco Chronicle 5.25.94; San Francisco Chronicle 11.9.94; San Francisco Chronicle 8.10.95; San Francisco Chronicle 3.22.96; San Francisco Chronicle 9.20.02; Union Tribune 11.23.02; San Francisco Chronicle 3.2.03; Union Tribune 3.5.03; San Francisco Chronicle 3.30.03; San Francisco Chronicle 3.31.03; San Francisco Chronicle 6.27.03; Press Democrat 7.11.03; Press Democrat 1.19.04; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04 Assignments: Press Democrat 7.01.06 (add'l article) |
Keehan | John James | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Charges of sexual misconduct against Keehan date back to between1967-1974 during his first assignment at St. Basil (now St. Basil/Visitation). Removed from public ministry 6/02. Archdiocese had determined years ago there was "resonable cause to believe" that Keehan (and others removed at same time) had abused children. Keehan said he would appeal the decision. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.24.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.03; Chicago Trubune 9.26.05; Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Keenan | Bernard J. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died 1966. Accused in 2002 of digitally raping an 8 yr old altar boy in 1961 at St. John's Parish in Wellesly. Allegation quotes "another child" as saying that "all the altar boys were molested" by Keenan. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Reporting sheet on 2002 phone call from acuser's brother; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Letter from Vicar General Lennon in 2003 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Keenan | Donald J. | 1943 | P | Accused | Passionist | Accused in 1998 of masturbating 2 boys, one age 13 and the other mentally challenged, in sessions in 1977. Also insisted that they masturbate him. Keenan worked in Malden MA at the time. Died in 1995. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo documenting 1998 meeting with accuser; Passionist Historical Archives 1995 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Keeney | John | P | Accused | Premonstratensians | Accused of abuse. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 | |
| Keith | John | 1957 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man filed lawsuit alleging abuse by Keith in 1985. Suit was settled out of court in 1999 for $95,000. No admission of wrongdoing on Keith's part. Mother says she complained repeatedly to Diocese and nothing done. Keith retired in 1990 and died 2003. He denied all charges and claimed suit filed to get money to help victim with learning disability. Keith admitted to being recovering alcoholic. Shown on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. New suit filed 2008.Settled 4/10. | San Diego, CA | Source: Copley News Service 5.9.02; Associated Press 5.9.02; San Diego Union Tribune 5.7.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Desert Sun 4.11.07; Voice of San Diego 4.5.10; Desert Dispatch 4.21.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
Kelleher | Joseph M. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired 7/99. Removed 7/10 from assignment as chaplain at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School after accusation of sexual misconduct with a 14-yr-old boy in 1977 at earlier assignment in Albemarle, N.C. He was assigned there from 4/73 - 8/77. Police notified 9/09 and told diocese shortly thereafter. Charges filed 7/10. He was arrested and released on bail 7/8/10. Currently 82 yrs old. 2nd accuser had come forward as of 7/21/10. | Charlotte, NC | Source: Statement by Diocese of Charlotte 7.6.10; WBTV.com 7.6.10; WXII 7.7.10; Winston-Salem Journal 7.7.10; Charlotte Observer 7.7.10; Times News 7.8.10; Winston-Salem Journal 7.8.10; Fox 8 7.8.10; News 14 7.8.10; Winston-Salem Journal 7.15.10; Winston Salem Journal 7.15.10; WBTV 7.20.10; WBTV 7.21.10; Charlotte Observer 7.21.10; Winston Salem Journal 7.22.10 Assignments: Charlotte Observer 7.23.10 (add'l article); Charlotte Observer 8.9.10 (add'l article) |
| Keller | Brian | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations arose that he had molested several teens, both male and female, in 1980s. Several of the teens said that they gave depositions to the Diocese in late 1980s. No information found as to what Diocese did to him at the time. In Oct. 2003 Keller's supervising priest, Vincent Gallo, was named as abuser in massive civil suit naming 24 priests as abusers. Keller has not been named in any known civil suit. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 4.18.02; Newsday 10.03.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
| Keller | John T. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Keller was accused in 2002 of giving a teenage boy wine and then fondling him in bed during trip in early 1980s. He also wrote "love letters" to the 16 yr old boy. Keller denied abuse but admitted holding the youth in a "manner inappropriate for a priest," Archdiocese said conduct did not fit definition of sexual abuse. Still active priest per Archdiocese website accessed 12/01/07. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.9.03; Houston Chronicle 6.19.03 |
| Kelley | Arnold E. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Initial allegation of abuse (in 1980?) at St. Rita's church in Lowell made 11/97. Diocesan review board found no credible evidence (Cardinal Law accepted decision) and Kelley agreed to move. In 4/02, Personnel Committee learned of 2nd allegation against Kelley in 2002. Woman said she reported it to Sister Rita McCarthy at the time and that Sister McCarthy had said there were no other allegations against Kelley. | Boston, MA | Source: McCarthy Memo 11.03.97; Cardinal Law & Review Board Memos 2.98; Magni Letter 4.20.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter 2.12.98 Describing Additional Assignments |
Kelley | David J. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | At least 38 men have filed suit alleging forced oral sex, rape, and other abuse by Kelley when they were minors. At least 4 complaints in 1983 prompted transfer to new parish. After complaints in 1986, Pilarczyk sent him to Paracletes, then assigned himto hospital chaplaincy with parish residence and ministry. Allegations 1993-94. Removed 2002. Allowed to be counselor until 2003 suits were reported. Suit withdrawn after 5/31/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Kelley died 6/09. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Pilarczyk Letter 12.18.86; WCPO 8.22.03; Archdiocesan Statement Fall 2003; Bolte Letter 10.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.3.03; Dayton Daily News 10.22.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.12.04; Leaf Chronicle 10.17.04; ChannelCincinnati.com 1.20.05; WCPO 2.3.05 [with documents]; Dayton Daily News 6.23.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.16.06; Toledo Blade 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 10.07.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 Assignments: WLWT 6.25.09 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 6.25.09 (add'l article); Cincinnati Enquirer 6.25.09 (add'l article); Detailed BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocesan Statement Fall 2003 |
Kelley | Edward T. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man alleged that Kelley fondled his genitals in 1968 & 1969 at age 11. Told Diocese in 1992. Matter settled for $10K in 1995. Kelley placed on sick leave in 1993. In 1977 Police spotted Kelley in car with 17 yr old boy during apparent sex act and told Diocese. Also accused of taking boys from Boston to Camp Fatima in NH and abusing them there. Named in several suits, beginning in 2002. One 2005 suit against Kelley & 2 others settled for $475K 12/08. Remains on Admin. leave. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.28.02; Boston Herald 3.2.02; Boston Globe 3.20.02; Boston Herald 3.22.02; Manchester Union Leader 7.9.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02; Boston Herald 10.28.02; Boston Globe 12.21.02; Documents from Personnel File; Boston Herald 4.8.03; Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston.com 1.5.05; Patriot Ledger 1.6.05; The Republican 1.16.09; Patriot Ledger 1.17.09 Assignments: ItemLive.com 1.18.09 (add'l article); Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Kelley | Michael (Micheal) H. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1989 of abuse of one youth who had just turned 18. Had known the boy since he was a child. Youth reported it to Archdiocese immediately but nothing done. Complained again in 2002 and Kelley sent to St. Luke's for treatment. Finally placed on leave 8/02. Diocesan investigation did not clear Kelley who did admit to misconduct with adults. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 9.06.02; Courier Journal 9.07.02; Indianapolis Star 12.17.02; Indianapolis Star 5.09.03 |
Kelley | Robert E. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1990 and 2003. Admitted abusing 50-100 girls between 1976-1983. Sentenced to two separate prison terms (1990-1996 and 2003-2008) for different abuses. Also several civil suits. First civil suit filed 1993. In 1997 one Plaintiff awarded $527,734 from Kelley. Ceased to be active priest in 1986 but not laicized. Referred to as one of the worst offenders in the Diocese. 2 lawsuits settled in 2006. Registered sex offender. | Worcester, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.8.93; Worcester Magazine 9.24.97; Telegram & Gazette 10.18.97; Portland Press Herald 10.26.97; Statement by Survivor 6.3.99; Telegram & Gazette 5.9.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.11.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.14.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.17.02; Lowell Sun 7.25.02; Telegram & Gazette 8.15.03; Boston Herald 10.2.03; Lowell Sun 10.2.03; Catholic Free Press 10.3.03; Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise 10.10.03 Assignments: Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise 10.29.03 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 9.10.04 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 3.14.06 (add'l article) |
| Kelley | Timothy | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Kelley was on leave from priesthood from 1986-2002 before asking for and receiving permission to return to active priesthood. Named in civil suit filed 9/03 in Florida. Accused of abuse of a 13 yr old youth in 1983 during trip from Buffalo to Florida. Some dispute as to whether Kelley was part of Buffalo diocese at time of abuse or St. Petersburg FL diocese. 2nd man made complaint in 11/03 alleging abuse before Kelley left Buffalo. He resigned after 2nd allegation. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Tampa Tribune 9.03.03; St. Petersburg Times 9.03.03; Buffalo News 10.13.03; St. Petersburg Times 11.22.03; Buffalo News 8.03.07 |
| Kelly | James E. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named as abuser in 2 separate 2003 suits filed by individuals who were residents of Fr. Flanagan's Boys Home in Omaha Diocese in 1970s. Kelly left Boys' town in 1983. Bishop of Albany diocese placed him on leave 2/03. Also knew of prior allegation in 1983-1984 in Albany. At least 6 other NY victims came forward after new allegation. Was working in Nevada when placed on leave. Suits dismissed 2/06 | Albany, NY | Source: Associated Press 1.31.03; Omaha World-Herald 2.01.03; Albany Times Union (NY) / AP 2.04.03; Omaha World-Herald 2.04.03; Times Union 2.05.03; Times Union 2.08.03; Las Vegas Review-Journal 2.08.03; Omaha World-Herald 2.23.03; Associated Press 2.25.03; Times Union 3.16.03; Omaha World-Herald 3.25.03; Omaha World-Herald 5.03.03; Times Union 2.28.05; Omaha World-Herald 8.18.05; Omaha World-Herald 3.05.06 |
Kelly | John | B | Sued | Benedictine | Fomer student at St. John's Prep accused Kelly of abusing him over a 3 year period. Student had told the School's Counselor in 1982 and counselor told abbot of school. Civil suit filed 1992 and settled 7/93. As of 2002 Kelly had taken a leave of absence from brotherhood. He had been staying at St. John's Abbey, 4/02 article referred to allegations as credible and said that he has acknowledged wrongdoing and sought treatment. Named in new suit 12/09. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 9.29.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; Hastings Star-Gazette 12.23.09 | |
| Kelly | John P. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 6 youths in 70s and 80s in 1994 RICO lawsuit. 1 claimant settled for $25,000. and 3 others were part of 3/03 settlement. Removed from ministry 1992 and died same year. Another civil suit filed 3/05 alleged molestation by Kelly and abuse by 2 other priests. Spent time in Brazil at some point. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 4.14.02; Star Ledger 5.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.14.02; Class Action Reporter 5.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.31.05; Courier Post 4.1.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Kelly | Matthew H. | 1942 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Parishioners complained of Kelly's behavior as early as 1970. He was transferred to two other parishes before he retired 1989. Named in 2003 and 2004 lawsuits. At least 7 plaintiffs alleged abuse in 1960s-1970s. Died 4/05/02. Claims included in massive $660 mil LA Archdiocese settlement of July, 2007. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 11.26.03; Santa Barbara Independent 12.25.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; Associated Press 3.20.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; Santa Barbara Independent 9.06.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Kelly | Michael E. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Kelly, a native of Ireland, was placed on leave 10/07 after allegations that he had molested a 10 yr old boy while assigned to the Cathedral in Stockton in 1984. Kelly denied the allegations. Police dept. notified. Per Kelly's atty, the priest immediately took a polygraph test which showed he was telling the truth when he denied he had abused the boy or any other child during his 35-year career as a priest. Reinstated by Diocese 3/08 when claimant would not cooperate. Civil suit filed 3/27/08. | Stockton, CA | Source: Stockton Record 10.11.07; Lodi News-Sentinel 10.11.07; Tracy Press 10.11.07; Stockton Record 10.12.07; Modesto Bee 10.12.07; CBS13 10.12.07; Modesto Bee 10.13.07; Union Democrat 10.16.07; Union Democrat 10.31.07; Modesto Bee 3.14.08; Stockton Record 3.14.08; News 10 3.14.08; Stockton Record 3.15.08; Modesto Bee 3.15.08; Lodi News-Sentinel 3.15.08 Assignments: California Catholic Daily 3.17.08 (add'l article); Lodi News-Sentinel 3.29.08 (add'l article); Modesto Bee 4.01.08 (add'l article); Stockton Record 4.01.08 (add'l article); Tracy Press 4.01.08 (add'l article); Union Democrat 4.04.08 (add'l article) |
| Kelly | Patrick M. | 1950 | P | Convicted | Jesuit - Irish Province | Visiting Priest from Ireland. In 1991 returned to Ireland after allegation he abused a girl. Promised to return to face charges but did not. Pleaded no contest in 1992 to charges and received 3 yr Probation without returning to US. Civil suit filed 1992. Archdiocese report says 4 accusers from 1991. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; National Catholic Reporter 8.30.02; LA Archdiocese Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Kelly | Robert J. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Identified as one of 9 "predator" priests known to the Diocese per lawsuits filed by 5 individuals against 2 other priests in 2/03. One man filed 3/03 civil suit naming Kelly, then at Our Lady of Victory Church, as his abuser. Same man notified Diocese in 1993 when Kelly was sent for treatment & reassigned. In 5/04 Diocese settled claims for 21 plaintiffs for total of $3.7M mill. Claim against Kelly was included. Kelly was still active as Director of Missions per diocese website 1/09. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Tribune-Democrat 2.23.03; Centre Daily Times 2.25.03; Centre Daily Times 3.5.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.5.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.6.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Centre Daily Times (AP) 5.28.04 |
| Kelly | Thomas F. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1973. Included in Archdiocesan settlement of 10/28/05. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Died 6/15/90. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Obituary 6.15.90 |
| Kelly | Vernon | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. | Springfield, MA | Source: Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 | |
| Kelly, Jr. | C. Richard | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2/04 after archdiocese investigated allegations that he sexually abused a minor boy approx. 30 years before. Matter reported to civil authorities in 2003 and they notified the archdiocese. Reveiw committee found the allegations "substantive." Leave of absence in 1973 & sabbatical in 1992. Army National Guard chaplain for 12 yrs; spent 8 months overseas during Persian Gulf War in 1991. Sued 5/04 by man who alleged abuse in 3rd grade. Permanently removed from ministry 2005. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 3.1.04; Detroit Free Press 3.3.04; Detroit News 5.13.04; Mlive.com (AP) 5.13.04; Mlive.com (AP) 12.8.05; Detroit News 12.12.05; Detroit News 1.5.06; Detroit Free Press 1.11.06 |
Kelly, Jr. | Eugene Walter | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Kelly left the priesthood prior to the late 1960s. He married in late 1960s and was accused in 1998 of abusing his two stepchildren between 1972-1976. Pled no contest to criminal charges 1998 and received 3 yr probated sentence w/ registration as sexoffender. | Richmond, VA | Source: Virginia Pilot 3.19.98; Daily Press (AP) 3.21.98; Virginia Pilot 4.27.98; Daily Press (AP) 4.28.98 | |
| Kelty | Leo A. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002; accused of inappropriately touching a young girl on two occasions more than 20 years ago. Case is beyond statute of limitations per DA's office | Trenton, NJ | Source: Associated Press 6.7.02; Star-Ledger 6.08.02; Trenton Times 10.31.05 |
Kemp | Dennis W. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Kemp was placed on leave 7/07 from position at St. Monica Roman Catholic Church on Mercer Island after allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 12 yr old boy were received. Activities allegedly took place over about 6 months. No criminal charges wilk be filed. Archdiocese concluded its own investigation and and recommentation to Vatican. In 2/10, Vatican announced he had been permanently removed from active ministry. | Seattle, WA | Source: Bellingham Herald 7.30.07; Seattle Times 7.30.07; KOMO 7.30.07; Kitsap Sun (AP) 7.30.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11.12.07; Seattle Times 2.16.10; Seattle Times 2.19.10 |
| Kemp | Thomas | D | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 12/07 accusing Kemp, a deacon at St. Agnes Parish, of abusing him for several years in 1980s when he went to the man for counseling. Abuse began when Plaintiff was in second or third grade and continued until he was between 10-13. Archdiocese prompty issued a statement denying that Kemp was ever a deacon or ever had any privileges of any type. Kemp was at St. Agnes Parish between 1986-1992. Plaintiff told diocese in 2002 but nothing done. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Pioneer Press 12.17.07; Star Tribune 12.18.07; KSTP 10.13.09; Star Tribune 10.13.09 | |
Kenkel | Leonard A. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2005 suit of kneading and fondling the buttocks of 15-year-old boy at a diocesan high school, and of exposing himself to the boy while talking about "receiving the Body of Christ." Suit was filed after diocesan board decided it had insufficient evidence. Yet the board recommended that Kenkel take "appropriate boundaries" training, which he did. Still in parish ministry. | Des Moines, IA | Source: Complaint 4.25.05; Des Moines Register 4.28.05; Des Moines Diocese 4.28.05; Des Moines Register 5.5.05 |
| Kennedy | Edward M. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1991 and sent for treatment after accusations of abuse of young boys. Paid $20,000 in 1994 to settle sexual abuse charge. All rights removed 2002. Named in at least 3 suits filed 2003 & 2004. 1 Plaintiff included in 2004 settlement with Diocese. Other suits still pending. Laicization announced 12/01/06. 1 claim settled as part of $4.5M settlement 11/08 | Springfield, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.17.02; Daily Hampshire Gazette (AP) 7.31.02; The Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 10.15.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 12.01.06; Springfield Republican 12.02.06; Springfield Republican 7.30.08; The Republican 12.2.08; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
Kennedy | John T. | 1936 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of 2 minor males and a minor female. Earliest claimed date of abuse was 1960. Died in 1989. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Kenney | John M. | 1975 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1976-1977. Name spelled Kenny in LA Archdiocesan Report. Appears on both LA and Orange Diocese list of abusive priests. Subsequently abused in Baker Diocese in Oregon. Civil suits filed in LA archdiocese and Baker diocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 1.11.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Kenney | Joseph W. | 1931 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One of 12 priests named as abusers in a lawsuit filed 9/02 against the Boston Archdiocese and Cardinal Law and others. Suit alleges that church officials failed to respond to complaints of sexual abuse, protected the perpetrators and sought to cover up the evidence. Kenney died in 1992. No information on victims or when abuse occurred. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kennington | Jack | 1959 | P | Settled | Redemptorist | Lawsuit filed 1993 or 1994 settled 2001. Accused of 1984-1987 sexual abuse of young brother and sister when he acted as their babysitter. | New York, NY | Source: Times Herald-Record 4.10.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Kenny | Michael Christopher | 1973 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Originally from Ireland, Kenny was suspended in 2000 when 2 women brought sexual misconduct allegations against him. Kenny testified that he fathered 2 illegitimate children and had sexual intercourse with both adult women and minor girls. 2 suits filed. One settled 2/03 for $300K and 2nd settled 9/03 for undisclosed amount. Kenny was living in Ireland as of 2003 and may have been laicized. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express News 6.30.01; San Antonio Express News 4.6.02; San Antonio Express News 4.28.02; San Antonio Express News 5.16.02; San Antonio Express News 12.19.02; San Antonio Express News 2.19.03; San Antonio Express News 2.21.03; San Antonio Express News 2.22.03; San Antonio Express News 9.4.03; San Antonio Express News 9.26.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 |
| Kenshol | Joseph W. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1995 civil suit accused Kenshol of giving adolescent boys full body oil massages in the rectory of Sacred Heart Parish. Claims were later settled for undisclosed amount after underlying suits were dismissed by Court and Appeals Court. Diocese said behavior was "immature and inappropriate, indicating poor judgment but nothing more." He was allowed to return to duty. Still active as of 7/08. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 3.23.02; Grand Rapids Press 3.25.02; Grand Rapids Press 4.6.02 |
Kent | Benen | N | Sued | Sisters of St. Francis | Nun. Sued. Accused of abuse 1962-1967 by one woman in 2005 suit. Two more women filed suit 2006. They claim the order knew Kent suffered from mental illness and had behaved questionably with children. Abused in Chicago and Minnesota. She died 2003. In 4/07 Court dismissed 1 suit on SOL, parts of a 2nd and left the 3rd intact. Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal 4/30/08. Claims settled 9/08. Two women received $400K total. Other accusers have come forward. | Chicago, IL | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch (AP) 5.31.05; Renew America 4.21.06 (Petition); Sacramento Bee (AP) 6.7.06; Chicago Sun-Times 6.7.06; The Conservative Voice 6.14.06; Minneapolis Star Tibune 6.24.06; Post-Bulletin 4.3.07; Post-Bulletin 11.29.07; Post-Bulletin 5.1.08; SNAP 9.25.08; Star Tribune 9.25.08; KARE 11.com 9.26.08; Mountain Views-Observer 11.28.08; KillingTheBuda.com 5.4.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Keohan | Edward M. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Spent 5 years as missionary, mostly in Peru. One of 16 priests named for the first time in lawsuits filed 1/03 by 70 plaintiffs. Keohan allegedly fondled a teenage boy at St. Rose of Lima parish in Chelsea. Archdiocese did not place him on leave until 8/03 because it said the lawsuit did not contain enough information to justify removing him. He was exonerated and returned to active status 3/05. Accuser received a six-figure settlement. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03; Boston Herald 1.30.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Boston Globe 8.24.03; Boston Globe 3.25.05; Salem News 3.28.05; Salem News 5.10.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Keohane | Daniel C. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman alleged in suit that her father abused her and she acquired multiple personality disorder. She also alleged she was molested by Keohane from 1967-1970 when she sought counseling from him. She claimed repressed memory until 1987. Suit dismissed on SOL by US Dist Court in Tulsa; she appealed. 10th Cir. Court of Appeals ruled 2/92 that MPD did not stop the SOL because woman knew she had psyc. problems but still graduated from college w/ honors and ran own business for years. Keohane died 1/99. | Oklahoma City, OK | Source: World Capital Bureau 2.11.92; Daily Oklahoman 2.12.92; Las Vegas Review Journal 5.5.99 |
| Keough | John "Jack" James | 1952 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Resigned 3/82. Accused of abuse. Included in 10/03 $8M archdiocesan settlement with 15 men who alleged abuse by 12 different priests. Laicized 11/2008. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 8.16.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kern(s) | Jerome C. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Kern abused one youth in 1977 by fondling him in swimming pool at seminary. In 1993 the man went to Vicar General and found out that archdiocese had file on Kern dating back to 1969 when he was accused of grabbing the genitals of two boys. He was transferred after boys' mothers complained. The man immediately filed suit which later settled. Kern was never to work in another parish. However, Kern was active parish until 2002 when he took medical disability leave. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Pioneer Press 5.26.02; Forest Lake Times (MN) 10.16.02 |
| Kerr | Christopher | 1979 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Man filed report with Santa Fe police in 1997 alleging abuse by Fr. Kerr and Br. Dennis Huff at St. Catherine Indian School. Says that Kerr (a teacher) fondled him once in 1980 or 1981 but Huff raped him several times in early 1980s. Kerr was working inCincinnati Diocese in late 1980s. Kerr left priesthood in early 1990s and was living in Houston, TX in 1997. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 1.24.97; Albuquerque Journal 1.25.97 |
| Kerrigan | William J. | 1941 | P | Accused | Accused of abusing a female minor beginning in 1954, when Kerrigan was the chaplain of Ottumwa Heights College, where he also taught, and pastor of St. Mary's in Eddyville. Laicized in 1975. Died in 1988. | Davenport, IA | Source: Catholic Messenger 5.22.09; Revised Diocesan List of Credible Alllegations 5.22.09; Des Moines Register 5.22.09 | |
| Kershner | Joseph J. | 1964 | P | Sued | Piarist | Kershner, principal of Cardinal Gibbons High School, was suspended in June 2002 because of allegations of abuse in 1980s. Allegation was that he had grabbed buttocks of a student almost 30 yrs ago. 2 male teachers also complained that he groped them. Review Board cleared him 12/02 and returned him to active ministry. He then "retired" because of health problems. Named in civil suit filed late 2009 or early 2010. | Miami, FL | Source: Orlando Sentinel 7.10.02; Miami Herald 7.11.02; Miami Herald 7.12.02; Sun Sentinel 7.13.02; Sun Sentinel 8.03.02; Miami Herald 8.03.02; Miami Herald 12.04.02; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Miami Herald 5.22.04; Jane Doe as Guardian of John Doe v. Cardinal Gibbons H.S. and Archdiocese of Miami, Cause No. CACE10002564 |
| Kertz | Louis | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1 suit filed 8/05 alleging abuse of 13 yr old boy in 1981 at All Saints in St. Peters. Kertz was transferred to another diocese after the 1981 accusation. Another suit filed in 5/06 re abuse from 1976-1979 at same parish. Kertz died of cancer in 1985. In 11/08 Missiouri Appeals Court dismissed the 2005 suit on SOL grounds. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.9.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.17.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.21.06; SNAP Statement 11.29.08 |
| Keyes | Phillip C. | < 1976 | P | Convicted | Society of St. Pius | Keyes had originally been part of Madison Diocese but left in 1976 and became a priest in an independent church for Catholics. He was convicted of first degree sexual assualt of 10 yr old boy in 1993. Sentenced to 1 year in jail with privileges to get out to feed cats and take care of home. Sued in 1994 by the youth and an adult alleging abuse when he was a minor in 1982-1984. Suit settled in 1994. Keyes paid some to both parties. Diocese & order had settled earlier. Died in 1998. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee State Journal 4.3.93; Milwaukee State Journal 4.20.93; Capital Times 10.14.93; Capital Times 5.14.94; Capital Times 8.16.95; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.17.02 |
| Kiarie | Peter | 1993 | P | Acquitted | Holy Ghost Fathers | Kiarie (also spelled Kiare in some articles) was arrested 6/02 on charges of sexually abusing a 12 yr old youth on outing at park. He was in New York on speaking tour to raise money for Kenya churches. Kid told mom when he got home and she told church officials who told DA. In 8/02 Kiarie rejected plea bargain that would have given him 90 days in jail and demanded a trial. Jury found him not guilty 4/03. Kiarie has said he will return to Kenya immediately. | New York, NY | Source: NY Times 6.26.02; NY Daily News 6.26.02; Newsday 6.27.02; Newsday 6.27.02; Daily News 6.27.02; NY Times 6.27.02; NY Post 6.27.02; NY Post 7.20.02; Daily News 4.23.03; Daily News 4.24.03; Daily News 4.25.03 |
| Kickel | Edward | 1922 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 articles, Kickel had nickname of "The Feeler" for molesting girls during religion class. Several complaints in 1950s - 1960s. Nothing done. Parents held meeting in 1969. Pastor just barred Kickel from hearing confessions and teaching religion classes. Told parents to keep quiet. One woman was denied counseling in 2000 because diocese said could not find facts to support her claim. After 2002 article, several dozen women called to said they too had been abused by Kickel. Died 12/72. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Cleveland WKYC TV 3.28.02; Plain Dealer 3.28.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.30.02; Plain Dealer 3.30.02; Plain Dealer 5.5.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kieffer | Placidus | 1932 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy in 1963 in the Davenport diocese. Also worked in the Kansas City KS archdiocese. Died 1990 (not 1984 as one article said). Allegations have been deemed credible. Name is on Diocese's 7/08 list of "credibly accused" abusers. Two known accusers per 2008 article. | Davenport, IA | Source: The Hawk Eye (Burlington IA) 4.27.02; The Hawk Eye 4.29.02; Detailed BA.org list of Parishes with Accused Priests; BA.org list of Priest assignments; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee Website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Lawrence Journal-World 6.24.10 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Kiernan | Patrick | 1952 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland, Kiernan spent 45 years as a priest in Oregon. A suit currently filed in federal court accuses him of sexually abusing a girl on at least 70 occasions during a 2-3 year period, beginning when she was 17. Died in 1997 in Ireland. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Kiesle | Stephen | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Left priesthood 1981. Laicized 1987. Convicted in 1978 of child molestation of 2 boys. Sentenced to 3 years probation. Arrested 2002 after 3 women alleged abuse as children. Arrested again 8/02 on complaint that he assaulted a male victim. May be up to10 female victims. Kiesle admitted that if girls said abuse happened then he was sure it did. Charges dropped 7/03. Sentenced 2004 to 6 yrs prison for abuse in 1995. Civil suits also filed. Registered sex offender. 2 more suits w 7 accusers 8/10. | San Francisco, CA | Source: LA Times 1.3.03; LA Times 6.29.03; Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Mercury News 1.4.04; Oakland Tribune 2.1.04; Oakland Tribune 7.16.04; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.2.08; In York 4.9.10; LA Times 4.9.10; Cardinal Ratzinger letter 11.85 re Laicization Request; NY Times 4.9.10 Assignments: Mercury News 4.9.10 (add'l article); LA Times 4.9.10 (add'l article); Santa Cruz Sentinel 4.9.10 (Timeline); Associated Press 8.18.10 (add'l article); Oakland Tribune 8.18.10 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
Kiffmeyer | James G. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002 Man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. County prosecutors said statute of limitations had expired. Church said man was over 18 at time. After this allegation was made, it was revealed that Kiffmeyer had been accused in 1997 of similar offense, again by male who was at least 18. Archdiocese paid to settle the claim. Vatican ordered him returned to duty as of 12/06. Appointed as pastoral administrator of Holy Family Parish 4/30/08 | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 5.01.02; Cox News Service 5.02.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.04.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 6.12.02; Dayton Daily News 6.27.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.24.03; Toledo Blade 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 10.07.06; WCPO 12.29.06; Kentucky Post 12.30.06; Dayton Daily News 12.30.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 12.30.06; CBS 5 12.31.06; Catholic Online 1.08.07; WCPO 2.02.07 Assignments: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.31.08 (add'l article); Local 12 5.01.08 (add'l article); Cincinnati Enquirer 5.02.08 (add'l article) |
| Kilgour | James | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Kilgour is accused of sexually assaulting a 13 yr old boy from 1980-1981 and introducing him to all aspects of a homosexual lifestyle. Civil suit filed 1987 says Kilgour continued to make sexual advances on youth through 1987. Also accused Vince Feehan, Joseph Chotin, Charles Fendin of making sexual advances or of showing porno to victim. Kilgour was placed on leave in 1987. Suit settled and dismissed April, 1991. | New Orleans, LA | Source: UPI 12.19.87 |
| Killian | William N. | 1935 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, woman alleged abuse by Killian in 1950s. Said he would have her change from school uniform into ballerina outfit from his closet and then have her lie on bed while he molested her. She told mom who spoke with someone and then told her she would not have to go to rectory again. Killian remained in his position. The older brother of a classmate confirmed story about Killian and the "costume closet." Killian died in 1965. Named in 2006 civil suit. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 4.03.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Magnum v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6.14.06; Law.com 11.07.07 |
Killion | Dennis | P | Sued | Oblate | Civil suit(s) filed 8/08 alleges abuse of 4 teenage boys at Salesianum High in Wilmington, DE between 1983-1987. Two reported abuse at the time. Order did nothing. Killion worked as activities director at Bishop Verot High in Ft. Myers, FL from 2006 - 2008 before returning to Delaware. Had just been assigned to St. Bede the Venerablein Holland PA. Had also worked in MD. 5th accuser filed suit in Delaware 9/08 re abuse in 1980s. 6th suit filed 2/09. 7th & 8th filed 3/09. Two more filed 4/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Press 8.4.08; News Journal 8.4.08; Naples Daily News 8.4.08; News Journal 8.5.08; News-Press 8.5.08; NBC 10 8.5.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.5.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.6.08; News Journal 8.6.08; WINK News 8.7.08; News-Press 8.7.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.7.08; News Press 9.10.08; WDEL 9.10.08; News-Press 12.30.08 Assignments: News-Journal 2.5.09 (add'l article); PWInsider 3.31.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.1.09 (add'l article); Naples Daily News 4.12.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.17.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.25.09 (add'l article) | |
Kimball | Donald Wren | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Abused both boys and girls. Civil suit settled 2000 for $1.6M. Other suits also settled. Kimball convicted of child molestation in June 2002; sentenced to 7 yrs in prison in case involving 13 yr old girl in 1981. Same trial found him innocent of rapinganother girl. Supreme Court overturned law under which he was criminally convicted. Placed on leave 1990. Laicized in 2002; died 9/06 of heart attack. Several settlements in 2005 & 2006. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: LA Times 3.15.00; San Francisco Chronicle 3.25.00; LA Times 3.28.00; San Francisco Chronicle 4.28.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.9.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.14.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.16.00; LA Times 2.18.02; San Francisco Chronicle 3.15.02; San Francisco Chronicle 3.21.02; Press Democrat 3.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 4.10.02; San Francisco Chronicle 4.17.02; Press Democrat 5.12.02; San Francisco Chronicle 6.8.02 Assignments: San Francisco Chronicle 1.29.03 (add'l article); Press Democrat 7.3.03 (add'l article); San Francisco Chronicle 7.11.03 (add'l article); LA Times 4.23.05 (add'l article); San Francisco Chronicle 7.1.05 (add'l article); LA Times 9.17.06 (add'l article) |
| Kinane | Gerard P. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without faculties 3/04 after man came forward to allege that Kinane had molested him in 1973 and again in 1975 when he was a teen. Kinane had been performing limited pirest and pastoral work prior to his suspension. No criminal charges because of statute of limitations. He also worked in PA and FL. Vatican ordered church trial in 2004. He sued Archbishop in 2005 for defamation. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 3.25.04; Times-Picayune 3.27.04; Times-Picayune 4.15.04; Times-Picayune 10.13.04; Times-Picayune 2.11.05 |
King | Anthony S. "Skip" | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed lawsuit 1/07 alleging he was abused by King and another priest, Richard O'Connor, in mid-1960s when he was a high school student. Abuse by King may have occurred in Spokane after several priests and students were transferred there from Yakimawhen St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche closed. King died in 2001. Settled 1/10 for $150K total. | Yakima, WA | Source: Matercleri.org 2001; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.9.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10 |
| King | David G. | 1938 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 2004 (2006?) lawsuit of abuse of 13 yr old boy in early 1950s. King died in 2002. Civil Suit dismissed 7/06 due to "Lack of activity." At least 2 sets of counsel for the Plaintiff had withdrawn from the case. | Yakima, WA | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 5.4.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 9.19.06; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10 |
| King | Thomas F. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2004 of sodomizing an 11-year-old boy in 1967-68 while associate pastor at St. Louise de Marillac parish in Covina CA. Diocese says charges unfounded; King is still an active priest. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Pasadena Star-News 12.2.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Kinlough | William | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Kinlough accused of abusing a girl from 1972-1977 when she was between ages of 9-14. 1994 Civil suit included allegations against the NCCB/USCC but they were dismissed from suit. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Robards v. Roman...; Nueces Cty, TX; # 94-290-B |
Kircher | James | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Kircher was removed in 1987 for misconduct and retired in 1991. 4 men alleged in 12/02 suit that they were abused by Kircher beginning in mid 1970s and continuing through 1984. Two plaintiffs had previously settled with Diocese in 1994. Judge dismissed portion of suit re 2 who had previously settled but allowed 2 new plaintiffs' case to go forward. | Jackson, MS | Source: Associated Press 1.14.04; Associated Press 7.7.04; Associated Press 2.24.05; Associated Press 5.8.05; Clarion Ledger 8.15.05 |
Kirchmeyer | Robert W. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel files on Kirchmeyer and several other priests were released 1/04. Church spokesman said Kirchmeyer and 2 others were allowed to remain in service because the allegations were either anonymous or withdrawn. Subsequent news release from Archdiocese said that Kirchmeyer had retired and been granted senior priest/retired status as of 2/27/04. Died 2/26/08 in FL. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04; The Pilot 3.27.08 Assignments: The Pilot 2.27.04; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kirsch | Robert J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several females beginning in 1950s. Archdiocese became aware of behavior. They sent him to counseling several times and each time would transfer to new church. Beginning in 1973-1977 he began the abuse of one girl at St. Thomas Apostle Church in Abiquiu. She filed civil suit in 1991. He even caused girl to have an abortion. Admitted sex but said she was 19 by then. Suit dismissed 1993 on SOL and dismissal upheld by NM Court of Appeals. Died 11/05. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 12.14.92; Associated Press 1.2.93; Associated Press 4.29.93; Albuquerque Journal 7.21.95; Albuquerque Journal 1.13.02; CBS 60 Minutes 4.21.02; Albuquerque Journal 11.5.05 |
Kissane | Joseph Patrick | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Resigned 5/91 per Archdiocesan list updated in 2009. Original date of resignation was 1/93. Included in 10/03 settlement of claims of 15 men and women who alleged abuse by 12 priests. Total settlement was more than $8M. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 5.29.07; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 1.14.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kita | August | 1960 | P | Settled | Salesian | Believed to be one of several religious accused of abuse of minors at residential centers Madonna Manor or Hope Haven. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009. Kita died in 2008. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Salesians.org Website 6.18.08; Jersey Journal 6.21.08; Times Picayune 3.11.10 |
| Klebie (also Klebauskas) | John | < 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry in 1970s after a credible allegation that he abused boys and girls beginning between 1958-1970 at Camp Scully, a camp for underprivileged children. 1 claim settled 2/05 and 6 others were under investigation as of 3/05. Died 1981. At some point, he changed last name from Klebauskas. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 3.4.05 |
| Klein | Robert P. | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 12/03 civil suit allged Klein abused one youth at Sacred Heart Parish in 1964, just 3 yrs after Klein was told to investigate allegations against Earl Bierman. Klein told only then-Bishop Ackerman and nothing else done. Believe Klein was removed from active status in 2002. Died 6/05. | Covington, KY | Source: Kentucky Post 12.23.03; Kentucky Post 12.24.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 6.23.05 |
| Kleman | James | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 12/03, one woman joined class action suit against Diocese and alleged that she was abused by Kleman in Northern Kentucky in 1959 when she was 10. She also alleged that Kleman abused her (now) deceased older brother when the boy was 12. 7/10 story reveals abuse of a teenage male at least 50 times between 1968-1971. This claimant was also included in the settlement. Kleman died 3/74. | Covington, KY | Source: Kentucky Post 12.24.03; Kentucky Post 7.2.10 | |
| Klikunas | Bruce J. | 1972 | P | Sued | Servite | Archdiocese report says 1 accuser and abuse in 1976-1977. Current whereabouts unknown. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Klister | Irving Frederick | 1944 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 14 yr old boy in Superior in early 1950s. He served as chancellor and founder of the diocesan newspaper. After abuse allegation, he left for Texas where he served in El Paso Diocese. He was named in civil suit filed in El Paso in 1995. At some point, he was convicted on child pornography charges. Died April, 1997. | Superior, WI | Source: Guerrero v. Dio of El Paso; El Paso Cty,TX; # 95-11625; Santa Fe New Mexican 4.22,97; Duluth News Tribune 1.22.06; Duluth News Tribune 7.01.07; Duluth News Tribune 1.16.08; El Paso Times 5.10.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Kloppenborg | Thomas | 1991 | S | Accused | Vincentian | He entered the order as a novice in 1969, was ordained as a deacon in 1978 but did not become a priest until 1991. In preparation for religious life, he admitted early on that he had a "consensual" relationship as an older teen with a youth in mid teens while in seminary in 1970s. Nothing was done until 2002 when his superior pulled him from assignment in Co. He stayed at Order's headquarters until 2004 when he moved to Nairobi. Worked there until his death in 2007. | Colorado Springs, CO | Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 4.22.02; Associated Press 4.22.02; Colorado Springs Gazette 5.26.02; Rocky Mountain News 6.8.02; The Vincentian 9.07; The Gazette 4.24.10; The Gazette 4.29.10 |
| Klubertanz | Kenneth | 1968 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two males allege in 2002 that Klubertanz abused then at ages 16 and 13. He denied all allegations. Diocese placed him on leave pending investigation by review board. In Jan. 2003 third man filed suit alleging he was abused by Klubertanz in 1969-70 on weeekend trips to a cabin. Diocese denied that it knew of any allegations against Klubertanz before 2002. Found guilty by Church trial per 6/07 news release. Sentenced to life of prayer & penance. | Madison, WI | Source: Wisconsin State Journal 6.10.02; Wisconsin State Journal 6.10.02 (2nd); Wisconsin State Journal 8.17.02; Wisconsin State Journal 1.16.03; Capital Times 10.24.03; Janesville Gazette Extra 3.06.05; Capital Times 5.06.05; Capital Times 7.21.05; Gazette 6.13.07; Daily News (AP) 6.13.07; Capital Times 6.13.07; Capital Times 6.14.07 |
| Kmak | Leonard Paul | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Left priesthood to marry. Laicized. Died 7/02. Accused of 1962 abuse. Name first became public when a claim was included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese involving 24 accusers and 14 priests. Archdiocese also settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 7.19.02; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 5.29.07; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Earthtimes 5.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Knapp | Paul | 1975 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/02 list of priests, religious priests and brothers accused of sexual misconduct. Article says that in 1993 Archdiocese learned from Redemptorists that an individual alleged sexual abuse by Knapp about 20 yrs previously. Knapp served as associate pastor at St. Mary (Annapolis) from 1973 to 1981. He left priesthood in 1995. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Knapp | Robert | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel files released 1/04 on Knapp and several other priests. Knapp's file revealed "a father-son" relationship with a child, sexual misconduct with three women and "hundreds of incidents" with a victim between 1979 and 1984. He is listed in the 1988 Catholic Directory but not in any subsequent directories. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04 Assignments: Ba.org Assignment Record |
| Knecht | Joseph | 1925 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Diocese acknowledged in 12/03 that there were credible accusations against Knecht. Seven plaintiffs filed civil suit(s) 1/04 claiming abuse by Knecht at St. Mary's Catholic School in Chewelah. In 4/04, another man filed suit against Diocese alleging that he was abused by Knecht for about 3 years. Knecht worked in Spokane Diocese from 1932 until he died in 1956 at age 56. He spent almost 20 years at Chewelah. 1 claim settled 12/04. Others still pending 4/06. | Spokane, WA | Source: Associated Press 12.3.03; Spokesman Review 1.21.04; KXLY 1.21.04; Associated Press 1.21.04; Spokesman Review 4.6.04; Associated Press 12.3.04; Spokesman Review 12.4.04; Spokesman Review 1.30.05; Spokesman Review 4.22.06; Spokesman Review 5.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 |
Knelleken | James | 1951 | P | Sued | Man filed civil suit 3/07 alleging that Knelleken had molested him multiple times in 1956 or 1957 when the plaintiff was 13. Placed on leave in 1988 after suspicions that he was abusing children. Later laicized. Knelleken died in 2003. Archdiocese says he was 1 of 49 priests included in a 2004 investigation. One claim settled in Seattle 10/07 for $110K. 2nd claim settled 8/09 for $350K. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 3.10.07; HeraldNet 10.26.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 10.26.07; Complaint 3.9.07; Seattle Times 8.5.09; Kitsap Sun 8.5.09 | |
Knighton | Marvin T. | 1975 | P | Acquitted | Diocesan | Charged in 6/02 with sexual assault of a teenage boy more than 10 yrs before. Victim's father complained to Knighton in 1993 who then went to Diocese himself and asked to have investigation. Nothing done. Jury in Milwaukee found him not guilty 8/03 but Diocese Review board later found allegations to be credible and in 4/04 Bishop Dolan asked Vatican to laicize him. Two other allegations were made against Knighton. Fully restricted from ministry. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.18.02; Arizona Republic 2.15.03; Arizona Republic 5.4.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.21.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.22.03; Arizona Republic 8.30.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.8.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 11.26.07) |
| Knoernschild | John | 1970 | P | Sued | Carmelite | Accused by former Crespi Carmelite High School student of sexually abusing him in 1977-78. Knoernschild was in LA archdiocese before Orange was established in 1976. Left archdiocese in 1996, came back in 1998, and left again 2001. At least 1 claim against Knoernschild included in $10M settlement with Order and LA Archdiocese 10/06. | Orange, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Errata 1; LA Times 10.27.06; CBS 2 10.27.06; Press-Telegram 10.27.06; Catholic Key 11.10.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Knotek | John T. | 1938 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Knotek's name appears on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Fully restricted from public ministry by 7/04. He died some time between 7/04 and 11/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 11.26.07); Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07 |
Knoth | Bernard | 1977 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Resigned in 2003 as president of Loyola University in New Orleans after allegations that he sexually abused a student from a Jesuit high school he directed in Indianapolis. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in 1986. He denies. Order found complaint to be credible. His privileges were removed. As of 1/07 he was working in private business in Sarasota, FL. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Times-Picayune 10.8.03; Times-Picayune 10.10.03; Times-Picayune 10.16.03; Times-Picayune 10.7.04; Times-Picayune 1.30.07; Chicago Sun-Times 10.11.07; Chicago Sun-Times 10.26.07; WBBM 2.25.08 |
Knox | Thomas | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at Sacred Heart, Oelwein, during the early 1950s via letter to the editor 1/06. Writer said he notified Archdiocese in 2003 and that the Archdiocese knew of other accusations. Wrote because name not originally included in list of abusive priests in Dubuque. Died 1968. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald 1.22.06; Editor and Publisher, Mediainfo.com 2.15.06; Telegraph Herald 3.6.06; Telegraph Herald 3.7.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Koerner | Robert S. | 1937 | P | Accused | Oblate | Per 3/03 articles, allegations were brought to attention of Bishop Brom in October, 2002 that Koerner had molested several minors during his 27-year tenure (1963-1990) at St. Patrick's church. Apparently the fact that Koerner was an abuser was known at that church for several years. Brom apologized to parishioners. Koerner died in 1999. He was living in San Antonio at the time. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 3.3.03; Associated Press 3.3.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Kohlbeck | Frank | S | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 4 persons from 1981-1983. He was a seminary student at the time of the abuse. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Kohler | Thomas M. | 1968 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Removed from assignment 1994 and remained on leave until 2005. Accused of abuse of one male in mid-1970s and of taking nude photos of 15 yr old boy in 1994 in New Jersey. Criminal charges filed re this. Unable to determine outcome of criminal charges Also named in 1995 civil suit which later settled. Laicization announced 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.13.94; Philadelphia Daily News 4.19.96; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.3.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.24.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Kohnen | Henry J. | 1935 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 6/05 claiming that she had been abused by Kohnen at her parish in St. Paul between 1960 and 1968. Kohnen died in 1983 at age 73. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.9.05 |
| Kohnke | John | P | Arrested | St. Norberts Abbey | Arrested 1974 for oral copulation of a minor from 1973-1974. Named in 2003 civil suit. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; Orange County Weekly 10.28.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Kokocinski | Bernard | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2 times in 2002. Accused of rape of boy in 1975 and also abuse of the man's brother. Arrested at least three times for improper sexual activity. Suits settled at mediation 6/04. Has been barred from active ministry as of 2004. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. Has been dismissed from the clerican state. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account-pt 2); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocesan Statement 6.27.04; Toledo City Paper 8.09.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Toledo Blade 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 10.07.06; Toledo Blade 11.10.06; Toledo Blade 11.15.06; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
| Kolar | Michael G. | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of using counseling sessions to sexually assault at least three women. One woman claims she was molested in 1984 while they were on a retreat. The Diocese learned of incident in 1986. "Remedial measures were taken and Kolar was left on staff of Catholic Youth Center. In 1988 Diocese learned of alleged 1973 incident involving another girl being counseled at Center and Kolar was removed from staff. A civil suit settled for $6K. He admitted he was a sex addict and asked to to laicized. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: United Press International 5.17.90; United Press International 9.19.90; St. Petersburg Times 9.26.92 |
| Komar | John E. | 1964 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 2003 for viewing child porn on his work computer. He had been hospital chaplain at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for 10 yrs. Hospital's computer technician noticed the websites in the computer history and notified police. Video showedhim accessing the sites. He was placed on leave. | Newark, NJ | Source: The Record (NJ) 4.15.03; NY Post 4.15.03 |
| Koonz | John A. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Three men came forward 9/02 to allege that Koonz abused them at separate times when they were teenagers. Diocesan misconduct Commission found the three claims credible. Man filed civil suit 12/03 alleging that Koonz and Fr. Edward Kennedy sexually abused him as a minor. Three people settled claims against Koonz as part of 7/04$7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. Another suit filed 1/05. Removed from all ministry. 1 settlement 2008. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.16.02; Springfield Republican 12.26.03; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 1.7.05; IObserver (Springfield) 1.7.05; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
Kornacki | Matthew J. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of possession of child porn from 2001-2003; placed on leave in 2003 and sent for treatment. Indicted and pleaded guilty 2004. Sentenced to 30 months federal prison. His ministry was permanently restricted. He is a registered sex offender in PA.. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 5.28.04; Morning Call 5.29.04; Centre Daily (AP) 8.25.04; Morning Call 8.26.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.26.04; Philadelphia Daily News 11.18.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Report |
Kos | Rudolph "Rudy" | 1981 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sued in 1993-1994 by at least 12 victims. Abuse occurred before ordination, during priesthood, and while he was on leave from treatment at Paracletes. $119Ml civil jury verdict for Plaintiffs 7/97. reduced to $30.9M in 1998 after negotiated settlement.. Convicted in 1998 of criminal abuse of 4 of the plaintiffs. Received 4 life sentences. Laicization announced 6/98.. Later lawsuits also filed. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.20.93; Dallas Morning News 5.21.93; Dallas Morning News 5.23.93; Dallas Morning News 7.17.93; Dallas Morning News 9.04.93; Dallas Morning News 12.07.93; Dallas Morning News 12.17.93; Dallas Morning News 12.26.93; Dallas Morning News 8.05.94; Thomas Doyle Expert Report 5.16.96; Preliminary Expert Report by A.W.Richard Sipe 1996; BA.org page of articles re 1997 civil judgment; Dallas Morning News 9.03.97; Final Judgment in Doe v. Diocese of Dallas and Rudy Kos; BA.org page of articles re 1998 conviction Assignments: Dallas Morning News 11.06.98 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 (add'l article); WFAA 7.14.06 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 1.26.09 (add'l article); National Catholic Reporter 3.30.09; BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Kosak | Michael | S | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Kosak, a seminary student, was named in accusation that was found to be admitted, credible or proven. He was dismisssed from seminary. No further information found. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
| Kossak | Michael J. | 1987 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Allegedly involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with students at Boston College High School. He was only at BC High for 1 year and left in 1989 after investigation by state Dept. of Social Services into allegation of sexual misconduct. At the time he was given a warning by DSS. Working as priest in Miami in 1997. Allegations became public 3/02. Not indexed in Catholic Directory beyond 2001 volume. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.8.02; Boston Globe 3.14.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Kostelnick | Albert T. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse (fondling) of at least 18 girls over a 32 year period. Reported in 1987, 1988 and 1992. Not removed from active duty until 2002. His ministry is permanently restricted and he has accepted a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Kovach | William | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Identified as one of 9 "predator" priests known to the Diocese per lawsuits filed by 5 individuals against 2 other priests in 2/03. Accused of molesting a boy in 1982 by showing him porno movies, fondling him and performing oral sex on him. Evaluated in1988 but ministry not limited until 2001. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03 |
Kowalczyk | Adalbert | 1941 | P | Sued | Congregation of the Resurrection | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of at least 1 girl in suit first filed in 1993 and dismissed on limitations. Also served in Chicago when first ordained. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 11.16.93; San Bernardino Sun 5.7.02; San Diego Union Tribune 12.7.02; San Bernardino Sun 12.6.02; San Diego Union Tribune 1.1.03; New York Times 3.10.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kowalski | Theodore | S | Sued | Jesuit | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse while at Native American reservation. Kowalski is one of several Jesuits at St. Francis Indian School on Rosebud Reservation who are accused of molesting or fondling at least one man. Kowalski is accused of "sexual touching." He left the order and married. He denied all. Lived in Houston as of 2003. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Pioneer Press in Washington Post 6.2.03 | |
| Kownacki | Raymond F. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Permanently removed from ministry 11/95 accused of teenage girl. She filed suit 3/95 alleging that he abused her for several years in early 1970s and caused her to miscarry a child. She told Bishop in 1973. Suit dismissed on SOL. Two men filed separate suits in 2002 and 2003 alleging abuse in 1970s. Jury awarded 2002 Plaintiff $5M in 8/08 civil trial. Two more men sued 4/09. 2003 suit settled 10/09 for $1.2M. | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 1.14.95; Post Dispatch 3.1.95; Post Dispatch 11.25.95; Post Dispatch 6.5.99; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 6.8.99; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 8.21.00; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 10.6.00; Post Dispatch 10.26.02; Post Dispatch 9.26.03; Belleville News Democrat 9.26.03; Belleville News Democrat 5.2.04; Belleville News Democrat 7.2.05; Belleville News Democrat 7.4.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.23.06; Belleville News Democrat 6.02.06 Assignments: Springfield State Journal-Register 6.03.06 (add'l article); St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.1.08 (add'l article); News Democrat 8.5.08 (add'l article); News Democrat 8.9.08 (add'l article); St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.9.08 (add'l article); News Democrat 8.28.08 (add'l article) |
Koziol | Stanley N. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from his assignment 4/02. He had previously admitted sexual relations with a minor boy in early 1960s. Deposition shows that a senior diocesan official was aware of questions about Koziol's behavior for years. Diocese ordered him to have psych evaluation. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 4.22.02; Hartford Courant 4.23.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Krafcik | Andrew W. | 1959 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained for Richmond diocese but requested transfer to Arlington Diocese in 1984. Convicted in 1984 of a misdemeanor charge involving a 12-yr-old girl and sentenced to counseling. Served in "limited ministry" from 1985 to 1996 when he retired. Laicization requested by Bishop Loverde in 2002 and announced 7/04. | Richmond, VA | Source: Daily Press (AP) 7.12.04; Washington Post 7.13.04 |
| Kraft | William Armstrong | 1951 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several youths and at least 1 girl from 1953- 1970s. 1 civil suit settled in 2001 for $250,000. Numerous civil suits filed 2003. Retired 1991. Died 2001. First suit set for trial in April or May, 2006 and involves allegations of abuse of 1 boy for 5 yrs beginning in 1969. Name included on list of priests released by San Diego diocese 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.1 mil settlement. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 9.17.01; Union Tribune 7.04.02; San Diego Union Tribune 7.28.02; Union Tribune 6.08.03; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Union Tribune 2.28.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Uniion Tribune 9.08.07; NBC San Diego 10.17.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Krakovsky | Reginald | 1952 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Man filed suit 11/94 (1/95?) alleging he was sexually molested by Krakovsky between 1961-1964 at Little Falls parish. Article refers to 4 other victims. Suit names St. Cloud Diocese and the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. Archdiocese denied it was responsible because Diocese was an independent entity. Krakovsky was living at Monastery in Altoona in 1995 but another report says Florida. Died 7/97 in PA. per social secuirty death index. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 1.13.95; Star Tribune 1.21.95 |
Kramek | Roman | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Kramac, a visiting priest from Warsaw, Poland was arrested 12/02 for allegedly sexually abusing a 17 yr old girl who had gone to him for counseling after she had been assaulted by other individuals. Plea agreement in 2004 led to sentence of 9 months in jail and 10 yrs probation. Upon his release in 2005, he returned to Poland. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 12.27.02; Hartford Courant 12.28.02; Hartford Courant 1.3.03; Hartford Courant 1.16.03; Hartford Courant 10.7.03; Hartford Courant 9.30.04; The Herald 10.1.04; New Britain Herald 12.18.04; New Britian Herald 12.22.04; Hartford Courant 10.24.05; New Britain Herald 10.25.05; Hartford Courant 2.18.05 | |
Krantz | Robert "Bob" | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 2/08 alleging that Krantz, then a typing teacher, abused him at O'Gorman High School in 1970. He immediately complained to another priest. School principal called his parents and told them he was a troublemaker. Krantz became a priest in 1978 and is still active as of 11/08. Diocese conducted investigation in 2005 and found no reason Krantz could not continue to work. Settled at mediation 6.09. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Argus Leader 2.14.08; KSFY 3.03.08; Times Argus 3.25.08; Times Argus 6.9.09 |
| Krautkremer | Lee D. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man filed suit in 2002 alleging that Krautkremer had abused him in 1977 when he was 10 and that Archdiocese had gone back on 1983 verbal agreement that priest would be placed where he could not abuse children. Krautkremer was assigned to at least two more parishes and then in 1989 he was assigned as hospital chaplain where he worked until 2002. At that time he was asked to resign and retire. Civil suit was dismissed on SOL in 2004 & plaintiff appealed. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Associated Press 7.16.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 7.17.02; Forest Lake Times (MN) 7.24.02; Forest Lake Times (MN) 10.16.02; Saginaw News 1.08.05; My Fox Twin Cities 2.01.07 |
| Krawczyk | Henry R. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Reprimanded in 1986 for providing alcohol and marijuana to minors and for making a sexual advance on an 18-yr old young man. In 1992 he was reprimanded for giving beer to a minor. Diocese found the complaints unsubstantiated but credible. In 2003 a 19 yr old Univ. of Pittsburgh football player fell to his death from attic of Krawczyk's church. Very drunk. Krawczyk charged with providing alcohol. Pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter 9/06; received 7 yrs probation. Civil suit settled 1/06. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 8.28.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.09.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.10.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.21.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.23.03; Philadelphia Daily News 9.23.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.25.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.29.03; Associated Press 10.02.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 3.17.04; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 2.23.05; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 2.25.05; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 2.27.05; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 1.11.06 |
| Krejci | Michael J. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Admitted to inappropriately touching two teenagers shortly after his ordination in 1978. He sought counseling on his own and reported matter to Diocese in 1994. Diocese removed him from his parish. Krejci met with family of the youths. Parents did not want to report incidents to authorities. Diocese sent him to 2 yrs of inpatient and outpatient treatment for sexual issues and alcohol. Reassigned to ministry (with monitorning) in 1996 but placed on leave again in 2002. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.13.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.20.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| Kreuzer | Eugene T. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegation of abuse in 1969 became public in 2004. Kreuzer confirmed that the abuse took place during a fishing trip and involved alcohol consumption. Says that he went to the bishop at the time and asked for a leave of absence. He underwent testing and it was decided he could continue in ministry. He was on sick leave 10.58 through 3/71 before being given a new parish assignment. Died between 7/04 and 11/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Associated Press 6.04.04; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.10.04; Associated Press 6.16.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 11.26.07); Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07 |
| Krouse | William Earl | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Krouse, former pastor of St. Francis Catholic Deaf Center in Prince George Co., MD, was arrested in FL 3/96 after former student accused him of abuse 1968-1972. He admitted to abusing youth and was jailed in Florida while awaiting extradition. He voluntarily left active priesthood about 1986 but still shown on leave per 1990 Catholic directory. Also known as Jay Krouse. In 11/96 Krouse sentenced to 10 yrs in prison for abusing 6 youths from 1970-1978. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 3.14.96; Sun Sentinel 3.14.96; Washington Post 9.27.96; Washington Times 11.20.96; Washington Post 11.20.96 |
Krumm | Gustave R. (Gus) | 1982 | P | Settled | Franciscan | Accused 1981 as seminarian of repeated sexual abuse of boy in 1980 at minor seminary in LA. Franciscans deemed allegation not credible. Ordained and worked in Reno diocese, then LA and Orange dioceses. Same accusation deemed credible in 1993 inquiry but not credible by Order, which nevertheless settled 1995. To Portland archdiocese 1998. Accused 2002 of other 1980 abuse. Then admitted to 'indiscretions in early 1970s and mid-1980s.' To Sacramento diocese; removed 2003. Settlement 3/06. New suit 6/09. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Orange County Register 5.18.02; Archdiocese of Portland (OR) Press Release 5.22.02; AP 5.24.02; Oregonian 6.02.02; Statesman Journal 1.28.03; Sacramento Bee 7.11.03; Sacramento Bee 7.14.03; OC Weekly 7.22.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; LA Times 3.08.06; LA Times 3.14.06; LA Archdiocesan Report--Errata Notice # 1; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Table: Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) Assignments: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California (add'l article); OC Register 6.11.09 (add'l article); Orange County Weekly 6.25.09 (add'l article); Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Kruse | Jay L. | 1991 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Kruse was charged in 10/04 with two counts of possession of child pornography. Investigation has been ongoing since at least August. Pornography was found on a computer at St. Wenceslaus parish. Kruse was placed on leave in Aug. 2004 "for personal reasons" from his assignment in O'Neill Nebraska. That parish did not find out about the reason for his leave until late Sept. 2004. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 1 yr probation. He voluntarily left priesthood in 5/05. | Omaha, NE | Source: Omaha World-Herald (NE) 8.13.04; Omaha World-Herald 10.02.04; Associated Press 12.21.04; Omaha World-Herald 5.10.05 |
| Kruse | Joseph | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1987 he admitted to sexual abuse from mid to late 1980s and was removed from his parish. He received treatment and was assigned to hospital ministry. Left ministry in 1989. Shown as absent on sick leave in 1988 Catholic Directory and "absent on leave" per the 1990 and 1995 editions. Name is on Baltimore's 9/26 list of abusive priests. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
Krusing | Oswald G. | 1926 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Krusing's 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. Krusing retired in 1970 and died in 1995 at age 96. Per his obituary, Krusing spent some time in early 1940s as a Trappist monk with the Cistercian order but soon returned to be part of Milwaukee archdiocese and even served as judge in the Tribunal. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.02.95; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Kuchar | Bryan | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Confessed on tape to a sexual relationship with a 14 yr old boy in 1995 but then complained that he had been coerced by police. First trial ended in hung jury in 5/2003. Convicted 8/03 of abuse and received 3 yr sentence. Civil suit also filed. To be released in 8/06 but Bishop will assign him to "secure and monitored residence" within the archdiocese. Laicization announced 11/03/06. Registered sex offender. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.12.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 7.3.02; Post-Dispatch 5.20.03; Post-Dispatch 8.31.03; Post-Dispatch 9.4.03; Post-Dispatch 3.29.04; Post-Dispatch 8.26.04; Post-Dispatch 5.24.03; KSDK 5.24.03; St. Louis Review 2.4.05; Post-Dispatch 9.6.05; St. Louis Review 8.22.06; Post-Dispatch 8.23.06; KWMU 8.30.06; Post-Dispatch 8.30.06 Assignments: St. Louis Review 11.3.06 (add'l article); Archdiocese of St. Louis Press Release 11.3.06 (add'l article); St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.4.06 (add'l article); Journal of Religion & Abuse 6.2.04 (add'l article) |
| Kuczynski | Edward P. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 4/06. Alleged abuse of youth from 2002-2005. Police had been notified in 2005 and reported to Archdiocese that complaint was unfounded. Shown as Chaplain, Saint Monica Manor and in residence at Saint Philip Neri Rectory per Archdiocesanwebsite 6/23/07. Still active priest in Philadelphia as of 5/10. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Morning Call 4.19.06; Morning Call 4.20.06; The Mercury 4.20.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kuder | William J. | < 1938 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of sexually abusing a boy for 4 years beginning in 1952 at age 9. Abuse included anal and oral rape; confession and threats were used to keep the secret. Survivor persuaded Bishop Curlin to apologize to parish on 3/5/95. As of 2002, that survivor knew of 10 others whom Kuder molested. Kuder died 8/31/60, before Charlotte diocese was created from Raleigh diocese, which until 1971 comprised all of NC. | Charlotte, NC | Source: Charlotte Observer 3.11.95; Charlotte Observer 4.21.02; Asheville Citizen Times 4.23.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.25.02; Asheville Citizen Times 2.28.04; Washington Post 2.24.07 |
| Kuhl | Morgan J. | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 1999 as part of Internet sting. Though he was meeting 15 yr old boy for sex. Sentenced to 4 mo. in half-way house and 4 months in-house arrest. Arrested 2002 for inappropriately touching boy in 1999. Sentenced to 45 days jail & 1 yr probation. Has not served as active priest since 1999. | New York, NY | Source: NY Daily News 10.6.99; NY Post 10.6.99; Star Ledger 6.17.00; NY Times 10.12.00; NY Post (AP) 9.21.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Dallas Morning News 3.2.03; Catalyst 5.03; Staten Island Advance 5.24.03; NY Post 5.25.03 Assignments: ; Larchmont Gazette 9.19.06 |
| Kuhl | Richard | B | Accused | Missionaries of the Sacred Heart | 5 women filed 4 suits about 1996 alleging abuse when they were children. All dismissed 1/00 by Illinois Supreme Court on SOL. Woman filed a suit 11-03 claiming he abused her from 1974-1982.Suit also says that mother of another victim had complained tothe Order before 1974 and that nothing was done. Suit mentions at least six victims. | Rockford, IL | Source: Docket #'s: 86938, 86941; Chicago Tribune 1.12.96; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 6.30.98; Cihcago Tribune 6.30.98; Chicago Tribune 1.13.99; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 2.1..00; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 6.20.00; Chicago Tribune 11.26.03 | |
| Kuhl | Thom | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as deacon in 1988. Taught religion at Our Lady of Pompeii High School andTowson Catholic High School,. In 2006, one man alleged abuse by Kuhl and another teacher for 2 years when he was a student at Our Lady in early to mid-1990s. Both men were immediately placed on leave. | Baltimore, MD | Source: TheWBALChannel.com TV 11 3.2.06; Baltimore Sun 3.02.06; WJZ.com Channel 13 3.02.06 | |
Kuhn | Thomas A. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002 after deputies confiscated several parish computers to look for inappropriate material. Indicted on 11 courts of public indecency and providing alcohol to minors betweem 11/01 and 1/02. Claims involved 4 boys and 1 girl. Convicted 2004 and sentenced to 5 yrs probation. Violated probation 1/05. Still on Archdiocesan payroll as of 4/07. Still on administrative leave in 2009 per archdiocesan website 11/1/09. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Dayton Daily News 5.25.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.10.02; Dayton Daily News 9.15.02; Daytona Daily News 10.16.03; Dayton Daily News 6.24.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 7.22.04; Dayton Daily News 1.1.05; Statement by Bishop Pilarczyk 1.13.05; Catholic Telegraph 1.20.05; Dayton Daily News 2.11.05; Dayton Daily News 3.9.05; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Report 2.7.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
| Kujawa | Patrick R. | 1995 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sent for treatment after housekeeper found 220 pornographic photos in rectory 12/99. Arrested 1/00 and charged with 62 counts of downloading child porn. Pleaded guilty 12/00; received 10 yr probated sentence. Arrested again 2/04 after more porn found at Benedictine monastery where he was living. Received mandatory 10 yr prison sentence 4/04. Received add'l 10 yr sentence 9/04 for violating original probation. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: The Advocate 1.7.00; State-Times/Morning Advocate 1.8.00; The Advocate 1.14.00; State-Times/Morning Advocate 12.16.00; Daily Advertiser 2.19.04; Daily Advertiser 4.6.04; Daily Advertiser 8.13.04; KATC 8.13.04; Daily Advertiser 9.18.04 |
| Kujawa | Richard | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Kujawa is accused of abusing a boy from 1954-1961 when boy was 11-18. Kujawa retired 1985 and died 1991. Suit filed in 1993. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Doe v. Dio. of St. Cloud; Stearns Cty, MN; #91-105, #c9-93-180 |
Kuntz | James F. | 1977 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Pled guilty 9/08 to possession of child pornography on computer. Sentenced 2/09 to 40 mo. prison and 5 yrs supervised release. He was former adminstrator at St. Peter's College in Jersey City. From 1984 to 1988 he was principal at St. Peter's Prep. He had served as vice president for mission and ministry at St. Peter's College since 8/04. | Newark, NJ | Source: Jersey Journal 9.30.08; Jersey Journal 10.28.08 |
| Kuntz | Lawrence | < 1928 | P | Accused | Resurrectionist | Per June 2004 article, one man said that he was molested at age 7 in 1928 by a "Father Lawrence" at St. Cecilia Church. Archdiocese says that a Fr. Lawrence Kuntz worked at St. Cecilia from 1928 to 1935. He died in 1952. This plaintiff has not filed suit against Archdiocese but is one of three plaintiffs in a class action suit filed against the Vatican. Suit does not include allegations against specific priests. Case against Vatican finally dropped 8/10. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.5.04; Florida Times-Union 1.12.07; Courier-Journal 8.2.07; Courier-Journal 8.13.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Kurlandski | Lawrence | 1942 | P | Sued | Resurrectionist | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Woman claims he molested her at St. Joseph's Church in Fontana from 1947 to 1949 | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03 |
| Kuruthukulaugara | Jose Ignatius | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 7 yr old girl in 1988. Priest was visiting from India. He was allowed to return to India. Spelling of last name is per 1988 Catholic Director. News article spelled it "Kuruthurukulangara." | Trenton, NJ | Source: Asbury Press 4.04.02 | |
Kurz | Michael | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Kurz, currently working in Rockford Diocese as Judicial Vicar of Diocesan Tribunal, was named as abuser in 5/08 lawsuit filed in Pueblo, CO. Suit claims abuse occured at Christ the King Church in Pueblo, beginning in 1976 when Plaintiff was in his earlyteens. Rockford said the allegations were unfounded and false since Kurz was not assigned to the parish when abuse is alleged and wasn't yet ordained during another time when abuse was alleged. Settled. | Pueblo, CO | Source: RockfordDiocese.org 6.17.08; Rockford Register Star 6.17.08; KRDO 6.18.08; Pueblo Chieftain 6.19.08; Pueblo Chieftain 3.19.10 Assignments: The Observer 3.14.08 |
| Kurzak | John | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit 3/08 which alleged abuse by Kruzak and a seminary student (John Perdue) in early 1980s when the plaintiff was a minor in Fort Dodge. Suit alleges that diocese knew of other victims in 1985 but merely allowed Kurzak to become a military chaplain, He is still active chaplain as of 3/08. Second suit filed 3/28/08 alleged abuse of 1 in 1982. Not sure if this plaintiff was under 18 at the time since he was a seminary student. Trials set for fall '09. | Sioux City, IA | Source: KTPM 3.20.08; KCAU 3.21.08; The Messinger 3.21.08; The Messigner 3.29.08; Sioux City Journal 4.05.08; KCAU 4.30.08; Sioux City Journal 2.5.09; KTIV 2.8.09 |
| Kurzendoerfer | Mark | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of improper physical relationship with 14 yr old boy in 1981. In 1998 he admitted to soliciting sex from his own 17 yr old nephew. Diocese did not tell authorities. Info became public 2002 when nephew came forward after he was removed from parish. Sent for treatment in 1998, reassigned in 1999, and not removed from ministry until 2002. Sent for therapy again 2002 after violating restrictions. Moved to Nashville in 2002 & worked until 2004 when boss learned of his past. | Evansville, IN | Source: Evansville Courier 5.5.02; Courier & Press 5.6.02; Courier & Press 5.7.02; Courier & Press 5.7.02; Courier & Press 5.12.02; Courier & Press 5.13.02; Courier & Press 6.10.02; Courier & Press 1.7.04; Courier & Press 3.21.04 |
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