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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Labbe | Joseph P. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Labbe's name appears on list of priests placed on leave in April, 2002 by Cleveland diocese because of recent allegations of past abuse. One article said during 1980s several teenage boys accused him of sexually abusing them. Labbe denies charges. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91) | Cleveland, OH | Source: Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02 |
Labbe | Leo | B | Sued | Brothers of Sacred Heart | Man filed civil suit 11/02 alleging that Labbe, then head of Bishop Guertin High School, forced him to perform oral sex on Labbe at Sacred Heart Academy 1960-1961 when the man was 11. Suit says that Labbe, then known as Br. Gerald, abused him on several occasions. Labbe denied accusations but placed himself on administrative leave. Case settled 5/04. Labbe also accused of not reporting numerous abusers at Bishop Guertin. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 3.28.02; Union Leader 11.22.02; Union Leader 11.23.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.23.02; Associated Press 2.12.03; Union Leader 8.30.03; Manchester Union Leader 10.2.03; Union Leader 6.3.04 | |
| LaBelle | Ralph W. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 for misconduct of non-sexual nature with 2 15-yr-old boys. Also accused of molesting other boys prior to ordination and of giving alcohol to 11 yr old boy. Laicized 2005. | New York, NY | Source: The Journal News (NY) 4.21.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 4.25.02 (in collection of articles); Newsday 7.09.05; Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Lacar | Sylvio | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a teenage girl in early 1980s. Civil suit filed 1984. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Lackie | J.B. | P | Sued | Christian Brothers | Per Jan. 2004 news articles, 3 men have filed civil suit against Seattle Archdiocese and the Congregation of Christian Brothers alleging they were beaten and sexually abused at Briscoe Memorial School for Boys in Seattle which was run by the Order. Suitalleges that seven religious brothers abused the 3 youths. | Seattle, WA | Source: R.E...v Arch Dio. of Seattle; King Cty, WA; # 04-00112-9SEA; Seattle Times 1.08.04 | |
| LaCosse | Norbert Paul | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1991. Sexual assault. 6 years jail. | Marquette, MI | Source: Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02 | |
Ladenburger | Louis Wayne | 1963 | P | Convicted | Franciscan | Arrested 5/07 for sexual battery of teenage boys at Idaho school for troubled boys. Admitted to being a sex addict. Order revealed two previous allegations of "inappropriate relationships" against him. Sent for treatment both times and placed on restricted leave in 1993. Laicized in 1996. Pleaded guilty 11/07 just before criminal trial. Sentenced to 5 years 3/08. Worked in dioceses of Stockton (twice), Tucson, Portland, El Paso, Spokane, Seattle, Sacramento, Reno, and Phoenix; aka Wayne 1963-74. | Spokane, WA | Source: KXLY 5.31.07; KXLY 6.01.07; Spokesman Review 6.1.07; Bonner County Daily Bee 6.1.07; Bonner News 6.1.07; Spokesman Review 6.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; KXLY 11.27.07; KXLY 3.25.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Santa Barbara Independent 8.15.08; City of Angels 9.22.08 |
| Ladet | Sister | N | Sued | School Sisters of Notre Dame | Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayne 8.25.05 | |
| Laesch | Dennis | 1996 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Entered seminary at age 36 and there were complaints then of unwanted propositions against another student and also of violence. Accused of abusing a 17 yr old boy in 1997. Victim came forward in 2002. Authorities declined to prosecute. Diocese did pay$125,000 settlement. Named in 2004 civil suit. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 5.06.02; Detroit Free Press 5.07.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit Free Press 8.01.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 4/20/07; Detroit Free Press 4.20.07; Oakland Press 4.21.07 |
Laferriere | Raymond H. | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | "Retired" in 1995. Removed from part-time parish work in 2002. Named by Diocese in 2002 as one of 14 abusers who had received treatment & then returned to work. Before ordination, Seminary warned that he had "incipient schizophrenia with homosexual overtones" but he was counseled & ordained. 1963 complaint that he showed 2 boys pornographic materials. No action taken. Other allegations received after retirement. Named in report by AG's office. 3 plaintiffs filed 2 civil suits in 2002. | Manchester, NH | Source: Manchester Union Leader 2.16.02; Manchester Union Leader 5.16.02; New Hampshire Atty General Report 3.3.03; Documents from Diocesan Personnel File 3.3.03; Manchester Union Leader 3.4.03; Monitor 3.4.03; Union Leader 10.7.06 |
| LaFlamme | Albert | B | Accused | Brothers of Sacred Heart | Diocese and the Order settled civil suit 5/04 with one man who alleged that he had been abused by LaFlamme 40 or more times between 1943 and 1949 at the now closed St. Louis school in Nashua. LaFlamme has died. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 6.3.04 | |
| LaForest | Conrad V. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1990 of abuse of 12-13 yr old boy. Also allegations of homosexual acts with adults. Multiple treatments for "alcoholism." Name appeared on list of accused 14 priests released by Diocese 2/02. He had been on sick leave since 1996 but had been working part time since 1999. Privileges were removed 2/02. One article says he (and all the other priests on list) had been sent for treatment and had cleared to return to duty. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 2.15.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Boston Globe 2.16.02; Manchester Report by NH Attorney General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
LaGasse | Ronald J. | 1969 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested in 1984 on suspicion of molesting a 17 yr old boy at St. Raymond in Dublin. Sent for treatment and placed on leave for 1 year then reassigned. Later became a chaplain in the army reserves. Last known to be serving as abbot of independent Benedictine monastary in Hawaii. | Oakland, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| Lally | George | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit August 2002 alleging abuse by Lally on several occasions in 1971. Then 9 yrs old, he reported the matter to the church's pastor and Lally was transferred. By mid 1970s, Lally was no longer listed in Catholic Directories. 2002 article says he left the priesthood, married, and was living in California. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 8.16.02; Union Tribune 8.20.02 | |
| Lam | Sung | ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Lam, a priest from Cambodia, was acused in 1993 of lewd and lascivious acts, a misdemeanor, but was not prosecuted. No further information found. Not in 1993 or 2002 Catholic Directory. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 9.10.03 |
| Lambert | Raymond P. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse per diocesan records. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.7.03 | |
| Lambert | William | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Accused of abuse. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Rapid City Journal | |
Lammers | Herman J. | 1932 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Lammers was director of Catholic charities from 1939-1976. Numerous suits filed between 2002-2004 name him as abuser. Accused of abuse by at least 34, much of it at St. Thomas-St. Vincent orphanage. Died 1986. Included in large settlement between Nuns who ran orphanage and numerous victims in Aug. 2006. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.24.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier Journal 9.29.02; Herald Leader 7.16.04; Courier Journal 7.20.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.04; Courier-Journal 8.11.04; WAVE 3 TV 8.23.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.1.04; Kentucky.com 9.12.04; Herald Leader 7.24.05; Courier-Journal 10.23.05 Assignments: Courier-Journal 8.25.06 (add'l article) |
| LaMontagne | Gary A. | 1981 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested in 1992 on charges of raping a female church worker and charged with rape and indecent assault. Pleaded guilty to indecent assault charge and received a 3 yr suspended sentence in 11/92. Judge also barred him from parish ministry for three years. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.25.92; Boston Globe (AP) 11.7.92; Union News 12.14.92 |
| Lamothe | Francis | 1933 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least 9 men filed suit in 2002 alleging abuse by Lamothe. Lamothe, who was retired, died in 1995. Named on list of 14 priests Diocese released 2/02 against whom credible allegations of sexual abused had been made. Plaintiff's attorney describe him as a "groomer." At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 4.9.02; Union Leader 4.9.02; Associated Press 5.15.02; Union Leader 5.16.02; Union Leader 5.29.02 ; Union Leader 6.20.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader 7.30.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Survivor Account sent to NH Atty General 2002; Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
| Lamothe | Harvey | ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least 1 claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Lamothe was deceased when the claims were filed. No further informationfound. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 |
| LaMountain | Michael V. | 1976 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Suspended by Church 3/95 when first accusations arose. In 10/97, he was indicted on criminal charges that he molested 5 boys. Pleaded guilty to nine counts. Judge sentenced him to nine 12-year suspended sentences. At least 2 civil suits filed 12/95. Claims settled 9/02 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims & Providence Diocese. Seminary student in Baltimore from 1972 to 1976. A person came forward in 2001 to allege abuse by LaMountain in Baltimore in mid 1970s. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.21.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.19.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 10.21.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 10.22.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 1.30.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.02.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Landry | David J. | 1987 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Landry's name appears on list released in 9/02 of 21 Fall River diocese priests investigated by DA's office after allegations of sexual misconduct. List shows one alleged victim, beyond the statute of limitations. Shown on "sick leave" from 2000-2002 and then disappeared from Catholic Directories. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Landry | Leo P. | P | Convicted | Stigmatine | Plead guilty 8/04 on sexual abuse charges in MA and sentenced to lifetime probation. Also had allegations in Springfield, MA and Manchester, NH. Multiple victims in 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Multiple civil suits. Also worked in Canada. Laicized in 1972. | Boston, MA | Source: Union Leader 7.30.02; Boston Globe 8.10.02; Union Leader 9.6.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; NH Dist Atty Report on Manchester Diocese 3.3.03 ; Documents from Manchester Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; WMUR 8.5.04; Springfield Republican 1.7.05 | |
| Landry | Wesley Michael | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Landry admitted to Archdiocese in 1993 that he had had a sexual relationship for decades with a man. The man claims that Landry seduced him when he was an altar boy at Incarnate Word Church in New Orleans and continued the relationship for over 45 years. Landry gave him money for sex and it amounted to $80,000-$100,000 over the years. Archdiocese gave the man $7,000 for a release and Landry "retired." | New Orleans, LA | Source: Associated Press 5.15.02; Times-Picayune 5.16.02; The Advocate 5.16.02 |
Lane | Bernard J. | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused by dozens of boys of sexually abusing them at Alpha Omega facilities in Littleton MA and at Lane's NH cottage. Accusations, which Lane denies, include oral and anal rape. Lane was first accused 1978 by 2 boys and was removed after admitting going to bed with residents. Treated at House of Affirmation and St. Luke's; at least 6 settlements including $200K in 1998. Lane worked unsupervised until 1999, including youth programs, pastor, priest home. Reprimanded in 2002 for false affidavit. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.27.02; Boston Globe 3.25.02; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Union Leader 7.9.02; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Archdiocesan File; NH AG File |
| Lane | John J. | P | Accused | Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing two complainants, both at St. Theresa's parish in North Reading. One complainant also alleged abuse by Rev. William F. Maloney, who was assigned to the parish in 1967-68, when Msgr. Lane was pastor there. | Boston, MA | Source: Sherman Letter 4.12.02 | ||
| Lane | Timothy | P | Accused | Diocesan | Lane has been accused of sexually assaulting an 18 yr old girl in June, 2006 just after she graduated from high school. Archdiocese did not tell police until Sept. 2006 after it completed its own investigation. Lane was transferred to Missouri. 7/07 article says no criminal charges to be filed due to insufficient evidence. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Santa Maria Times 12.22.06; Lompoc Record 7.27.07 | |
| Lang | Cordell J. | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 suit of engaging in immoral sexual acts with boy who was student at Catholic High school where Lang was counselor. Lang claimed that because of MS he was impotent and unable to walk or dress himself since mid-1980s. Trial verdict for Defendant Lang. Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruling 5/2/97, 1997 Ala. Civ.App. LEXIS 358, affirmed. Lang reinstated (in 1997?) per 2003 article. He apparently died in 2001. | Mobile, AL | Source: Mobile Register 3.07.95; Birmingham News 3.08.95; Mobile Register 3.08.95; Mobile Register 4.05.96; Associated Press 5.12.03 |
Lang | Joseph J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Lang's name appears on 4/2002 list of priests being removed from assignments because of past allegations of abuse. The allegation against Lang was based on a report of sexual activity with a minor in the U.S. In 1988 Lang was "loaned" to the Diocese of Prince George in Canada and continued to work there until April, 2002 when his faculties were revoked by the Cleveland Bishop. Lang had received treatment and been allowed to return to work per the list. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Canadian Encyclopedia 7.22.02; Cleveland Scene 1.15.03; Plain Dealer 5.26.07 |
Langan | Xavier | B | Accused | Brothers of the Christian Schools | Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a high school student in 1969. In 2004, the school acknowledged that accusation and another by an older alumnus. Langan died in 1984. Aka Br. Geoffrey Xavier. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Northeast Reporter 7.28.04; Baltimore Sun 3.3.05; Northeast Reporter 9.15.05 | |
| Langenstein | Richard J. | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Langenstein, a retired Christian Brother and former high school teacher, counselor, principal and college vice president, was accused in 1997 of abuse of 15 yr old boy. Civil suit filed 1998. In 2000 he pleaded no contest to indecent behavior charge and was sentenced to 3 yrs suspended sentence and 5 yrs probation. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 9.25.97; Times_Picayune 3.17.98; Times-Picayune 1.15.00 | |
| Lanser | Jerome E. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Lanser is accused of assaulting a boy from 1964-1969, from time boy was 8 until he was 13. Civil suit filed in 1992. In June, 1997 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that victims of repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse only have 2 yrs after becomingadult to file suit and thus dismissed 7 suits against 4 priests (including Lanser). Remains fully restricted from Ministry. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.06; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| Lanuevo | Tarcisio D. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 12/79, parents of two girls (7 and 2) reported to police that Lanuevo had molested their daughters at St. John the Baptist in San Lorenzo. Girls filed civil suit in 1993. Suit claimed that Lanuevo's pastor had promised their parents that he would receive treatment and never be around children if they dropped the criminal charges. Suit eventually settled. Lanuevo continued to work in diocese until 1991. In 1993 he was working at VA Domiciliary in Portland, OR diocese. | Oakland, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 2.26.93; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Laperle | Louis | B | Charged | order? | One man alleged in 2003 that he was molested by Laperle in 1968 when Laperle was teacher and/or principal at Notre Dame Academy in Fitchburg. Left MA in 1969 for RI and never returned. In 4/04, Laperle was acquitted by jury of charges of assault and battery involving the student in 1968. Incident actually involved indecent assault and battery but that charge did not exist in 1968 so it could not be used. Retired after acquittal. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 6.21.03; Telegram & Gazette 9.13.03; Telegram & Gazette 4.2.04 | |
| LaPierre | David | 1969 | P | Sued | Capuchin | Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1983-1984 per LA Archdiocesan report. At least 1 civil suit filed. Status unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Laplante | Laurent | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from assignment in 12/05 after teenage girl said he touched her touched her pants on her knee and inner thigh six years previously when she was 9. He was returned to his parish assignment in 2/06 after diocese said it was unable to find enough evident to prove the event had occurred. | Portland, ME | Source: Diocese of Portland Statement 12.04.05; Portland Press Herald 12.04.05; Boston.com (AP) 12.05.05; Portland Press Herald 2.12.06; WMTW (AP) 2.13.06 |
| Lapoint | Alfred | ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Lapoint had already left ministry at the time the allegations were received. No data on when abuse occurred, the number of victims or time frame. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 |
| LaPorta | Ross A. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1999 a person came forward to allege abuse by LaPorta in 1960s. LaPorta had retired in 1998 and was living out of state when accusation made. His faculties to perform were removed. He was still in 2002 Catholic Directory. Name appears on Sept. 2002 list released by Baltimore Archdiocese of priests accused of abuse. Living in Florida as of Dec. 2007. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02 |
| Lara | James C. | 1957 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, Lara was accused in 1987 of abusing daughter of Church's former music directors, beginning when she was 14 and continuing for 5 yrs. The parents also accused Lara of slandering them and of hitting and pushing the wife just before church fired them. Suit was "amicably resolved" in 1990 per court records. Lara, however, continued at his church and did not retire until 1999. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 11.03.87; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; Tampa Tribune 7.4.07 |
Larger | Raymond E. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Civil suit filed alleging abuse of youth 1995-1997. Criminal charges also filed in 2005 but then dismissed during trial 11/05. Two other accusations but no criminal charges. Larger previously pled guilty to soliciting sex from undercover police. Vatican reinstated him 2/08 after ruling there was no merit in accusations. Will work at Chancery. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Post 7.19.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.01.05; Cincinnati Status Report (cached by Google 2.07.06); Cincinnati Enquirer 2.14.08; Daytona Daily News 2.14.08; Beacon Journal 2.14.08; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.15.08; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.16.08; Catholic Telegraph 2.22.08 |
| Larkin | Alexander C. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in Dec. 2004 after allegations that he had abused two youths between 1975 and 1980 at Our Lady of the Rosary in Palo Alto. Another individual said he was abused at St. William church in 1981. At least 1 civil suit filed Dec. 2003. Suit had settled by 4/06. Larkin remained on leave as of the same date. No criminal charges filed. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 1.08.05; Mercury News 4.01.06 |
| Larkin | John | 1931 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in 2004 alleging abuse by Larkin on one occasion at St. Luke's in Woodburn when plaintiff was 12. Diocese says that Larkin died in 1995. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.05.95; The Oregonian 5.28.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
Larson | Robert K. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Director of Catholic Charities. Accused of abusing >17 boys. Pled guilty in 2001 to abusing 4, including 1 felony count; 5 others whom L denies abusing later committed suicide. Abuse included sodomy. | Wichita, KS | Source: Links to Articles Assignments: Detailed BA.org Record |
| Lau | William A. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused spring of 1996 of sexual incident involving an older teenager boy that had taken place years earlier. He left his position as priest and went to rehab. program. Bishop Lynch waited several months before telling Parish why Lau left. 4/02 article says Lau "was removed from the ministry and sought employment elsewhere." 2002 Catholic Directory shows him "absent on leave." | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 10.3.96; St. Petersburg Times 10.13.96; St. Petersburg Times 1.30.97; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.23.02 |
| Laudwein | James R. | 1962 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of molesting a 14-year-old Eskimo girl in 1980. Laudwein denies the accusations against him. He was working in Archdiocese of Portland in a ministry for the poor when the lawsuit was filed. At that time, he was placed on restriction leave. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: KTUU 10.20.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 10.21.05; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 10.21.05; The Oregonian 11.14.05; Catholic Sentinel 11.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 4.17.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 |
| Laughlin | Thomas B. | 1948 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing between 20-40 boys from 1967-1996. Numerous civil suits filed; several settled. Convicted at least once and sentenced to 1 yr in jail in 1983 when he finally became inactive as priest. Even abused on way to therapy in New Mexico. MAY have been laicized. 10 men sued Laughlin, individually, in 2004. Addl suit filed 8/07 by one man alleging abuse beginning in 1960. | Portland, OR | Source: United Press International 8.30.83; United Press International 8.29.86; Gazette Times 5.8.02; Oregonian 6.30.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Oregonian 5.28.04; Seattle Times 9.23.04; Oregonian 3.13.05; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.6.07 (Documents); The Oregonian 6.7.07; The Oregonian 8.2.07; The Oregonian 4.17.08; Final Report on Document Arbitration 11.24.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Laurano | Anthony J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired in 1995. Sued. Placed on leave in 2002. Accused of abuse of boy in 1991. Criminal trial pending 4/06. Also accused of abuse of mentally disabled man and, in 1970, the abuse of a 25 yr old seminarian. Name dropped from 2003 Catholic Directory because of allegations per Boston Globe 3/03 article. Archdiocese announced laicization in 3/07. Died 5/27/07 just prior to criminal trial. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.05.03; Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) 3.08.05; Washington Post 4.27.06; Boston Globe 4.27.06; The BostonChannel.com 3.23.07; Boston Herald (AP) 3.23.07; Salem News 3.23.07; Patriot Ledger 5.30.07; Hull Times 5.31.07; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Archdiocese of Boston Assignment Record |
| Laurdette | Sister | N | Sued | School Sisters of Notre Dame | Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 | |
| Lause | Richard L. | 1977 | P | Settled | Vincentian | Man filed suit 8/04 against Lause, the order, Archdiocese and others alleging that he was molested by Lause in 1980s at St. Vincent de Paul High school. Man's mother took him to seminary in Illinois in 1985 and the priests agreed to raise him. The youth transferred to the school in St. Louis and Lause began "grooming" him and then molested him. Order informed in 1988 and Lause sent for counseling but reassigned 1989. Placed on leave 2003 after victim again complained. Claim settled by Order 01/2005. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Kansas City Star (AP) 8.13.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 2.14.05 |
| Lauzon | Raymond J. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of performing oral sex on youth and of trying to get youth to recant statement to police. Sentenced in 1985 to 6 mo. jail and 1 yr parole/ probation for abuse of 2 youths. Diocese published written apology 4/98. Several suits filed in 1990s. Maine AG report shows 18 plaintiffs. In 2002 he was living at Monastery in Lithania and was often seen with children. Died 9/05. | Portland, ME | Source: United Press International 9.9.84; Portland Press Herald 2.21.97; Portland Press Herald 4.15.98; Portland Press Herald 4.16.98; Portland Press Herald 3.27.02; Portland Press Herald 3.27.02; Portland Press Herald 3.27.02; Portland Press Herald 4.3.02; Portland Press Herald 5.5.02; Portland Press Herald 5.15.02; Associated Press 5.18.02; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 3; Portland Press Herald 2.26.04; Portland Press Herald 9.29.05 |
| Lavelle | Francis P. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two men filed suit 7/02 alleging abuse by Lavelle when they were teens. One says abuse occurred in 1972 and the second says abuse occurred in 1980 during time Lavelle was working as secretary for the Bishop of Diocese. Four brothers filed suit 12/03 claiming abuse by Lavelle and 4 other priests between 1967-1983. Permanently barred from ministry 2/04. Two plaintiffs included in 7/04 settlement for $7M. Also named in 2004 civil suit. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Union News 7.17.02; Springfield Union News 7.18.02; The Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 2.23.04; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Springfield Republican 1.7.05; IObserve 1.7.05; Springfield Republican 1.8.05 |
Lavigne | Richard R. | 1966 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested and charged in 1991 re abuse of 5 boys. Convicted in 1992 of assaulting 2 boys but jail time of 4-6 yrs suspended and received 10 yrs probation. 11 new accusers surfaced in 1993. 17 plaintiffs settled claims in 1994 ($1.4M). Other plaintiffs included in 7/04 settlement. Laicization announced 1/04. Remains prime suspect in 1972 murder of altar boy. Investigation continuing as of 2007. As many as 48 known victims per 12/08 article. | Springfield, MA | Source: Victim's Statement 10.09.91; Boston Globe 10.21.91; Boston Globe 10.22.91; Union-News 6.26.92; Associated Press 5.10.02; Associated Press 6.17.02; Springfield Republican 7.06.03; Providence Journal 9.29.03; Springfield Republican 12.13.03; Boston Globe 12.14.03; Springfield Republican 12.19.03; Springfield Republican 7.27.04; Croteau Murder Investigation File; Associated Press 8.05.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04 Assignments: Springfield Republican 1.12.08 (add'l article); Google News (AP) 1.15.08 (addl article); Republican 2.21.08 (add'l article); Examiner 2.22.08 (add'l article); Republican 2.23.08 (add'l article); Western Massachusetts Catholics 12.26.08 (add'l article) |
| Lavin | Paul E. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing boys. First complaint received in 1997. Investigation found no evidence and Lavin continued in his position. Second & third men complained in 2002. He was then placed on leave. At least one claim included in $1.3 mil settlement of 12/06 with Archdiocese. No criminal charges ever filed. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 7.12.02; Wilks Barre Times Leader 7.13.02; Washington Post 7.13.02; Washington Post 8.27.02; Washington Times 1.08.04; Washington Post 12.16.06 |
LaVoie | Victor C. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 7/02 after recent allegation that he abused a 15 yr old boy while serving at St. Thomas Parish in Wilmington. Second accusation surfaced in 2003. Denied all allegations. Still on leave 2008. Last known to be living in Winchester. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 7.26.02; Boston Globe 7.26.02; Boston Globe 9.28.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Boston Globe 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| LaVoy | Marvin | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse of at least one boy at Morning Star Boy's Ranch in 1950s. Died 1994. | Spokane, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 8.25.05; Spokesman Review 5.04.07 | |
| Lawbaugh | James | P | Sued | Vincentian | Named in civil suit filed 2/08 which claims he abused a 10 yr old boy at St. Vincent's Church in Kansas City in 1968. He left the priesthood in 1969 to marry and currently lives in Florida. He has denied the allegations. Claim settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 2.25.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 | |
| Lawless | Fergus | 1933 | P | Accused | Capuchin | Accused in 2004 or 2005 of abusing one person 1952-53. Named in 1 civil suit. Listed as Franciscan by archdiocese and LA Times database, but listed in Directory as Capuchin. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Lawlor | David T. | 1971 | P | Arrested | Norbertine | Lawlor, priest assigned to Daylesford Abbey, was arrested in 2002 and charged with accosting (inappropriate touching) a mentally disabled adult male in whirlpool at a YMCA. Lawlor was placed on leave when accusations were made He oversaw the kitchen at the abbey and filled in for other priests. Lawlor denied accusations and was found innocent by Jury 10/03. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.11.03 |
| Lawrence | Michael S. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2002 man said that Lawrence had molested him in 1982 during a tutoring session when he was 12. He told his parents and his father called the church. Next day father met with Diocese's top administrator and Lawrence was gone. Lawrence back in parish assignment within 1 yr. Father complained again 1986 & 1994. Lawrence assigned to Tribunal. Not removed until 2002. Civl suit filed 2004, | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 11.17.02; Morning Call 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.14.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.14.04; Morning Call 2.6.04; Express Times 5.11.04 |
| Leach | Jerome "Jerry" | 1976 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of molesting altar boy in 1976 when he was a deacon. Placed on leave then but incident not reported to police until 5/02. Arrested in 2002 and charged with molestation of separate altar boy in 1979. Those charges dropped because of U.S.Supreme Court ruling declaring the Calif. law invalid. Other allegations have also surfaced. | San Francisco, CA | Source: SF Chronicle 11.21.02; Marin Independent Journal 1.23.03; Marin Independent Journal 6.27.03; San Jose Mercury News 6.27.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.02.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.03.03 |
Leary | John P. | 1951 | P | Sued | Jesuit | First allegations in 1966. In 1969, Police ordered Leary, then President of Gonzaga Univ., to leave Spokane in 24 hours or be arrested for sexually abusing teenage boys. Jesuit Order approved and Leary left. He was reassigned to posts in Massachusetts, Utah, Nevada and California and died in 1993. Jesuit officials admit to 2 recent settlements with victims. There may have been as many as 12 victims. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 9.09.06; The Oregonian 9.09.06; Seattle Times 9.09.06; Spokesman-Review 9.08.06; Gonzaga University 9.08.06; Inside Higher Ed 9.11.06; LifeSite 9.13.06; KGW (AP) 9.15.06; KGW (AP) 9.27.06; Spokesman-Review 9.27.06; Seattle Times 10.04.06; Seattle Times 10.16.06; SF Weekly 10.25.06; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 |
| Leary | Timothy J. | 1936 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1/05 civil suit alleged that Leary had abused one youth for 5 years, beginning when Plaintiff was in 4th grade. Leary allegedly introduced the boy to Fr. Francis Lavelle who also abused him. At various times, both priests promised to guarantee his admission and pay his tuition at Cathedral High School. Died in 1991 at age 81. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 1.7.05; Iobserve 1.7.05 |
| Lebel | Maurice T. | 1967 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Originally a Jesuit, Lebel left the Order in 1991 and became part of Portland Diocese. He was retired but still active in Maine until he was placed on leave by Portland Diocese in June, 2007 pending completion of investigation in Fall River, Mass diocese. Complaint had been made that Lebel had sexually abused a youth in early 1980s in Massachusettes. He was a Jesuit at the time of the abuse. | Fall River, MA | Source: Portland Press Herald 12.08.07; Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram 12.09.07; Sun Journal 12.09.07; Journal Gazette 12.10.07; Bangor Daily News (AP) 12.10.07; Boston Globe (AP) 12.10.07; Sun Chronicle 12.11.07; Standard Times (AP) 12.11.07; Standard Times 2.21.08; Wicked Local 2.22.08 |
LeBlanc | David E. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | LeBlanc resigned from his parish in Jan. 2007 after admitting to Bishop Hurley that he had abused a pre-teen boy in 1971. The accusation was brought to diocese in 1993 and LeBlanc admitted it then. Apparently then-Bishop Rose did nothing. Matter only brought to light in Jan. 2007 when Bishop went through personnel files. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: WOOD 1.08.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.08.07; Mlive.com (AP) 1.09.07; Muskegon Chronicle 1.09.07; Grand Haven Tribune 1.09.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07; LeBlanc Letter as Printed in Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07 (3rd); Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07 (4th); Grand Rapids Press 1.19.07 |
LeBlanc | Etienne | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 8/07 from assignment at Annunziata Church in Houma after accusation of improper sexual activity with a 9 yr old boy. The accuser is now 26. LeBlanc denied the allegations and was sent for counseling. As of May, 2008, authorities had yetto question LeBlanc.. Plaintiff has filed a civil suit and made a criminal complaint. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Houma Today 8.27.07; Houma Today 8.28.07; Times-Picayune 9.01.07; Houma Today 9.01.07; Houma Today 9.03.07; Houma Today 12.10.07; Houma Today 4.09.08; Houma Today 5.31.08 Assignments: Houma Today 9.01.07 |
| LeBlanc | Francis William | 1959 ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Aug. 1996 article reports that LeBlanc was sentenced in 1996 to 90-days jail and 5 yrs probation for molestation of 3 girls. He touched the girls on the outsides of their clothing between 1994 and 1995. He left the priesthood in 1967 after about 8 years and served for 20 yrs w/ New Orleans Police until he retired. | New Orleans, LA | Source: The Advocate 5.15.96; The Advocate 8.14.96 |
LeBrun | Paul Francis | 1983 | P | Convicted | Holy Cross | Arrested 2002. Accused of sexually abusing boys in the Ft. Wayne-South Bend IN diocese and the Phoenix AZ diocese. Denied the allegations. Transferred to Arizona in 1986. Returned to Indiana in 1993 and resigned from parish in 1999. Convicted in 2005 and sentenced in 2006 to 111 years in prison. Five lawsuits which name LeBrun as an abuser have been settled by Phoenix Diocese for a total of $75,000. | Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN | Source: South Bend Tribune 9.22.02; South Bend Tribune 9.22.02; Arizona Republic 9.26.02; Arizona Republic 5.31.03; South Bend Tribune 6.3.03; South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; South Bend Tribune 7.16.03; Arizona Republic 10.27.05; South Bend Tribune 10.28.05; Arizona Republic 11.17.05; South Bend Tribune 11.19.05; South Bend Tribune 1.14.06; Arizona Republic 10.12.06 Assignments: South Bend Tribune 9.22.02 |
LeClaire | Karl | 1986 | P | Convicted | Salvatorian | Placed on leave 2001. Man filed suit 8/02 alleging that LeClaire abused him for 7 yrs beginning when he was 13. LeClaire was parish priest and princial of parish grade school. LeClaire would take boy with him on trips and cruises to Alaska and Mediterranean. Indicted 5/03 and pled guilty 10/04. Sentenced 1/05 to 1 yr jail and 3 yrs probation. One claim re abuse in 1993 settled for $40K in 2006. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 8.14.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Associated Press 6.2.03; Associated Press 6.10.03; Arizona Republic 6.13.03; Arizona Republic 10.18.04; East Valley Tribune 10.28.04; Arizona Republic 10.28.04; Arizona Republic 10.29.04; East Valley Tribune 1.25.05; East Valley Tribune 1.29.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.06 |
| Leclerc | Maurice | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement with 62 victims who say they were abused by 28 priests, 2 lay workers and one member of a religious order between 1950s and 1980s. Leclerc was deceased by the time the allegations were received. No data on when abuse occurred, the number of victims or time frame. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 | |
| Lee | Thomas B. | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Lee (a native of Korea) in early 1970s. Baltimore informed the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea of the charges. Lee had been studying at Johns Hopkins Univ. at the time of the alleged abuse. Lee's name appears on Sept. 2002 list of priests from other Diocese who were accused of abuse in the Baltimore Archdiocese. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 | |
| Lee | Thomas M. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Stepped down 5/02 when woman accused him of abusing her son. Youth "would not testify" and diocese returned him to duty, considering charges unsubstantiated. Removed again 9/03 when woman confronted bishop and two other victims came forward. Original victim denied refusing to testify. Retired 2004. As of 5/08 Vatican had granted his request for Church trial. In 8/08 tribunal ruled accusations not proven but his actions were imprudent. Bishop supporting appeal to Vatican 12/08. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 9.16.03; Portland Press Herald 9.19.03; Boothbay Register 9.26.03; Portland Press Herald 1.11.05; Statement by Marie Tupper 11.16.05; Portland Press Herald 2.12.06; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; Portland Press Herald 5.31.08; WCSH 12.19.08; Portland Press Herald 12.20.08 |
| Leech | Paul Henry | 1980 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted of molesting 3-4 boys between 1982-1984. In 1985 he was sentenced to 86 yrs in prison but ordered to serve 3 years and then 12 yrs probation. In 1994 a civil suit was filed on behalf of one youth. Suit says that Leech, prior to 1980, was known to Bishop to be a homosexual with a habit of making advances on young boys. Another suit may have been filed in 1985. | Providence, RI | Source: United Press International 7.05.84; Associated Press 8.20.85; United Press International 10.07.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Leehan | Cornelius Patrick | 1948 | P | Sued | Redemptorists | Man filed suit 12/03 alleging that he had been raped as a 5 yr old by Leehan at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish in San Leandro. Leehan also allegedly fondled him 7 years later after Leehan had been reassigned to the parish. Man says he told his father and his father, a friend of Leehan, told him to tell no one and never speak about a priest that way. Died 1996. | Oakland, CA | Source: Argus (CA) 8.31.04; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Lefevre | Francis J. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Individual came forward in 1987 to allege abuse. Faculties removed. LeFevre admitted to sexual misconduct with numerous minors in 1970s and 1980s. He continued to work as statistics expert for archdiocese until 1995 when suit alleged LeFevre abused plaintiff from age 11 until high school. This abuse was reported to archdiocese in 1992. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.27.95; Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| LeFevre | Robert J. | 1966 | P | Accused | DIocesan | In 12/03 two brothers accused LeFevre of propositioning them for sex in 1969 when they were 15 and 17. They originally complained to Diocese in 1997 and then again in 2002. Diocese immediately announced that it had cleared LeFevre of the accusations andhe would remain in current assignment. Diocese also said it told the two brothers in 1998 or 1999 that he had been cleared of wrongdoing. | Albany, NY | Source: Times Union 12.18.03 |
Lehman | Mark Allen | 1988 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1990. Sentenced in 1992 to 10 yrs prison without parole for fondling one young girl and sentenced to life time parole for abuse of 3 additional girls and one boy. Released from prison 2002. Diocese provided financial support while in prison and gave him $1000 and other benefits when released. Diocese has asked that he be laicized. 1/05 civil suit alleging abuse of 1 youth in 1985 was settled 12/06 for $100K. Laicized 4/12/06. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Phoenix New Times 7.11.90; Arizona Republic 4.11.92; Phoenix Gazette 5.23.93; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona Republic 4.25.02; Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; East Valley Tribune 1.28.05; Arizona Republic 1.28.05; The Catholic Sun 2006; Arizona Republic 12.27.06; Arizona Daily Star (AP) 12.27.06 |
| Lehmkuhl | Gerhardt B. | 1974 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | In 1995 Lehmkuhl was arrested for receiving child pornography through the mails. Lehmkuhl checked himself into St. Luke's after he pleaded guilty but before his sentence. In 1996 he was sentenced to one year in prison. Also ordered to get mental-health treatment after he was released from prison. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, he was still active at Jesuit Community Corporation at St. Louis University--Jesuit Hall | St. Louis, MO | Source: Post-Dispatch 11.18.95; |