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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| O'Brien | Arthur J. | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 boy in Maryland between 1984-1985. Also allegation of abuse of 14 yr old boy in Boston when O'Brien was in seminary. Moved to Hawaii in 1985. Accused of abuse of boy, age 10, in 1989 in Hawaii. Recd 5 yrs probation in 1992. Placed on permanent leave in 1993. | Washington, DC | Source: Honolulu Advertiser 4.8.92; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 7.28.02; Honolulu Advertiser 1.06.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Brien | Eugene J. | 1956 | P | Settled | Jesuits | On 1/30/97, the Jesuits, the NY Archdiocese, and Fordham Prep settled for $25K a suit alleging that O'Brien sexually abused a boy in the early 1970s. O'Brien was principal of Fordham Prep in 1960-80 and of Fairfield Prep in the Bridgeport diocese in 1983-85. He also worked at St. Peter's Prep in the Newark archdiocese in 1959-60, and in 1995-2002 was president of the fundraising foundation for the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. | New York, NY | Source: Settlement 1.30.97; NY Times 10.21.08; Fordham Ram 11.7.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Brien | John | P | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, O'Brien was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died in 1989. No further information found. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 | |
| O'Brien | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of 1 in 1979. | New York, NY | Source: Southern District of NY; Hoatson vs. NY Archdioces et al. 05-CV-10467; Renew America 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, No. 07-102959 | |
| O'Brien | John A. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Brien pleaded no contest Nov. 2000 to 4th degree sexual assault and was sentenced to 18 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, & ordered to undergo 6 months of psychiatric counseling for indecently touching a 17 year old boy. In 2002 treating docs said he could be returned to duty as chaplain at nursing home but sure if this happened. He was permanently restricted from duty per 2004 news articles.. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.09.00; St. Paul Pioneer Press 11.10.00; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.09.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| O'Brien | Kevin | P | Sued | Salesian | Suit filed in March 2005 alleging sexual misconduct by O'Brien involving a student at Mary Help of Christians School in 1978 and 1979. O'Brien was principal at the school at the time. He died 1981. | Miami, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 3.12.05; Tampa Bay Tribune 3.15.05 | |
O'Brien | Lawrence | B | Sued | Holy Cross | In 2003 civil suit, O'Brien was named as an abusive priest Abuse was said to have occurred in 1970s and 1980s. He abused at least one youth at Hayward's Moreau High School. O'Brien is dead. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Albany Times Union 8.06.00; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Bay Area News Group 4.01.08 | |
| O'Brien | Thomas | 1974 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | Per 2002 articles, O'Brien has been removed from public ministry for abuse of one minor. Living under restriction and performing internal administrative duties for Crosier Generalate in Rome. Served in Riverview Michigan between 1989 and 1994. May alsohave abused in St. Paul, MN area where he worked from 1994 - 2001. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Diocese website February 2003; Star Tribune 10.10.02 |
| O'Brien | Thomas J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | O'Brien was accused 5 separate times of sexually abusing minors but was still working as chaplain at a Kansas City Hospital until he "retired" in 4/02. Also heavy involvement in schools. Several plaintiffs filed suit 1/04 against O'Brien and 2 other priests. Several other suits filed in 2004 and 2005. Settlement of 1 suit against O'Brien and another priest announced 4/07. 11 claims still pending as of 11/07. 4 more lawsuits filed 6/08. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Examiner 1.22.04; National Catholic Reporter 2.6.04; TheKansasCityChannel.com 1.6.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; Kansas City Star 8.26.05; TheKansasCityChannel.com 4.10.07; Kansas City Star 4.11.07; Kansas City Star 11.24.07; Kansas City Star 1.16.08; KCUR 6.13.08; Kansas City Star 6.13.08; Statement by Kansas City/St. Joseph Diocese 6.19.08; Kansas City Star 6.19.08 Assignments: Kansas City Star 6.26.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); The Pitch 10.9.08 (add'l article) |
| O'Brien | William | < 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 2 brothers who say he abused them between 1951-1957. Died in 1967. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Palladium-Item (IN) 10.9.03; Indianapolis Star 6.07.06 |
O'Brien | William John | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed from public ministry 6/05. Laicized per 5/07 article. Sued 4.06 by two victims. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: Archdiocese of Chicago Press Release 6.05.05; Daily Southtown 6.6.05; Associated Press 6.6.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; NBC5 Chicago 4.20.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Sun Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Byrne | John | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in one lawsuit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Carroll | Charles W. | 1922 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland; working in LA in 1923. Incardinated in LA 1929. Accused of abuse of 1 from 1956-1958 per archdiocesan report. Died 1987. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Connell | Lawrence | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 4/04 alleging that she was molested for 3 years by O'Connell (from ages 12-15). Three more women filed suits later in 2004. O'Connell died in 1986. 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; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 7.01.04; Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Tribune-Review 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 | |
| O'Connell | William C. | 1950 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | After 2 parishes in 3 years became Navy chaplain 1953-58. Resigned to avoid court martial for criminal homosexual contact. Reassigned in Providence. Abuse of 3 boys in 1965-72 is alleged in suit settled 6/11/93 and 10/31/94 RICO suit. Pled guilty to abuse of 3 boys 1972-85; sentenced 6/23/86 to 5 years, 4 suspended. Sent to St. Luke's. Retired 1986 to Camden diocese. Pled guilty 12/19/94 to sexual assault and making child porn; got 10 years 2/95. Other suits. Included in 9/9/02 and 3/03 settlements. | Providence, RI | Source: Associated Press 2.25.85; Associated Press 6.24.86; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); Washington Post 6.11.93; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.13.94; NY Times 10.13.93; Providence Journal Bulletin 12.21.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 2.05.95; Providence Journal Bulletin 9.21.96; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Connell (Bp) | Anthony J. | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Bishop from 1999 to 2002. Accused of abuse in Jefferson City Mo seminary prior to becoming bishop. Resigned 3/02. 2 Claims settled 2004 for $5K each pd by O'Connell and more from Jefferson City Diocese. Numerous other claims from Missouri. None known from the Palm Beach Diocese. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.08.02; Miami Herald 3.09.02; Kansas City Star 4.19.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.03.03; Times Daily 7.18.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 5.17.04; Palm Beach Post 7.29.04; Kansas City Star 11.14.04; Metro-Pulse 11.16.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
| O'Connor | Cornelius F. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2008 of sexually abusing a boy at Our Lady of the Assumption in Carmichael CA, beginning in 1987 when the victim was 8 years old. Parents say diocese admitted there were other victims. O'Connor was a dean 1968-72, held diocesan offices 1972-86, and was made monsignor in 1979. He died in approx. 1990. | Sacramento, CA | Source: KFBK 1.31.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Connor | Donal P. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 from 1959-1961 per archdiocesan report. Placed on leave and then retired 2002. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Connor | Donald | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Connor was removed from his parish in May, 2002 after Diocese learned of allegations that he abused an adolescent boy between 1967-1970. Diocese said allegations were substantiated and O'Connor "acknowledged that the incident had occurred." Former police chaplain. | Joliet, IL | Source: Associated Press 5.18.02; Chicago Tribune 5.19.02; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
| O'Connor | Gavin | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, two brothers had previously filed separate suits alleging abuse by O'Connor. One settled in 1989, the other in 1998 for $200,000. Bishop Egan suspended O'Connor in Jan. 1989 and pursuaded him to leave priesthood. Egan personally tooklaicization petition to Rome. March 1998 article says he was laicized in 1989. 6/02 article says that Egan paid O'Connor approx. $17,000 - $20,000 to cover personal debts and living expenses when he left the priesthood. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 5.18.02; New York Times 5.18.02; Hartford Courant (AP) 5.19.02; NY Post 5.19.02; NY Daily News 5.20.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.19.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| O'Connor | James | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit 12/03 alleging that he was sexually abused by O'Connor from 1969 to 1971. Abuse happened at St. Mary's Church in Waco TX. 2002 Catholic Directory showed O'Connor to be "on leave". | Austin, TX | Source: Austin American-Stateman 12.24.03; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04 |
| O'Connor | John J. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 8/02 O'Connor was "quietly" placed on leave by San Francisco Archdiocese after recent allegation that he had had improper contact with a boy more than 30 years ago. O'Connor told parish at St. Mary's Cathedral that he was going on leave of absence for health and personal reasons. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; SF Weekly 5.21.03; San Francisco 9.22.05 |
| O'Connor | Patrick J. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 9/03 after diocesan review board found credible a recent accusation that he had sexually abused a child in late 1980s at St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He denied the allegation. Church was O'Connor's first assignment after ordination. He had been teaching at Borromeo Seminary for three years when he was placed on leave. He was cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. "Resigned from priesthood" 6/08 after new allegations made re abuse in 1997. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 10.28.03; Akron Beacon Journal 10.29.03; Plain Dealer 12.4.07; Beacon Journal 12.5.07; Plain Dealer 7.8.08; WKYC 7.8.08; Morning Journal 7.8.08; Beacon Journal 7.9.08; Morning Journal 7.9.08 |
| O'Connor | Richard | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed lawsuit Jan. 2007 alleging he was abused by O'Connor and another priest, Anthony King, in mid-1960s when he was a high school student. O'Connor was a priest and teacher at St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche. Abuse by O'Connor occurredbefore the seminary was closed and students and priests were transferred to Seattle. O'Connor is deceased. | Yakima, WA | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 1.09.07 | |
| O'Connor | Thomas J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Four brothers filed suit 12/03 alleging abuse by O'Connor and 4 other priests from 1967-1983. One brother said he was abused by O'Connor and 3 of the other 4 priests. None of the brothers knew that the others were being abused. They complained to Diocese 8/02 but nothing done. Also named by one in mid-2004 civil suit and another in 12/04 suit. Died. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Springfield Republican 12.30.04; Iobsserve 1.7.05 | |
O'Dea | Thomas E. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man came forward in 1993 to allege that he had been molested by O'Dea in 1960s in a school basement when he was 12 years old. Same man also said he was abused by James Porter when the two priests worked at the same church. Review board unanimously found"insufficient evidence of improper activity" and Bishop O'Malley allowed O'Dea to continue as active priest until his death in 1/99. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 07.2.92; Boston Herald 12.8.93; Providence Journal Bulletin 1.16.94; Standard Times 1.21.99; Standard Times 1.31.99 |
O'Dell | Jack | B | Sued | Clerics of St. Viator | Civil suit filed in 1996 accuses Br. O'Dell of abuse of 1 youth at St. Viator High School between 1980 and 1984 and for 4 yrs after graduation. Suit dismissed by Court on SOL and dismissal upheld by Court of Appeals 1998. 2nd individual came forward in 2002 to allege abuse in approx 1974. Order said in 2003 that it could not substantiate allegations. Order settled w/ this man in 2005. O'Dell died 9/1998. | Chicago, IL | Source: In the Matter of John Doe v. Catholic Archbishop of Chicago et al, Cause No. 96-008465, 7.12.96; In re John Doe v. Catholic Archbishop of Chicago, 703 N.E.2d 413 | |
| O'Doherty | Aloysius A | 1940 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2002 civil suit, he is accused of abuse of an 11 yr old girl in 1950. May have served at one time with convicted abuser Thomas Laughlin. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 11.19.02; Statesman-Journal 11.19.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| O'Doherty | Liam | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | First indicted by Grand Jury in 1979 for sexual contact with three 14 yr old girls. Case dismissed after 6 months (when no further complaints received) and Diocese put him back to work. "Absent on sick leave" w/o privileges as of 1999. Beginning in 2000, 4 women filed separate suits alleging that he abused them in 1980s and 1990s. All settled 1/03 for total of $180K. Last known to be living at Vianney Renewal Center in Missouri in 1/03 but may have returned to Ireland. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Post-Standard 3.23.02; Post-Standard 5.12.02; Press Republican 7.2.02; Post-Standard 1.29.03; Newsday 1.29.03; Press Republican 1.31.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 |
| O'Donahue | unknown | P | Accused | Christian Brothers | One of 7 Christian Brothers accused of abuse of 3 youths at Kent's Briscoe Memorial School for Boys and/or O'Dea high school n civil suit filed Jan. 2004. Abuse is said to have occurred between 1940s and 1960s. | Seattle, WA | Source: R.E. v.Cath Arch Seattle; King County, WA; #04-2-00112-9; Seattle Times 1.08.04 | |
O'Donnell | Henry B. | 1949 | P | Accused on 12/8/05 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1950 in Washington DC. The girl's mother allegedly discovered O'Donnell in the act of forcibly kissing her daughter as well as touching the girl's breasts and genitals beneath her clothes. O'Donnell was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. The kissing was allegedly repeated by then-Msgr. O'Donnell when the girl was age 18, and he is accused of verbally abusing her at age 27 in a sexual manner. O'Donnell was then vicar general. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Hanes-Martinez Testimony 12.8.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record | ||
O'Donnell | Patrick G. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1985. Abused as many as 65 boys in mid 1970s and early 1980s in Spokane & Seattle. After leaving active priesthood, he worked as a psychologist for teens & adults at a clinic in Bellevue. Sanctioned in 1984 for abuse when he was a priest. Sanctions lifted 1986. License permanently suspended 1/04. At least 2 victims committed suicide. Trained by the Suplicans. Named in new suit filed 2/08 by 3. Admitted guilt and settled 11/08 for $5M which he can't pay. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 8.15.02; Seattle Times 9.27.02; Seattle Times 1.31.03; Seattle Times 1.16.04; KGW (AP) 3.19.05; Spokesman Review 7.31.05; National Catholic Reporter 11.10.06; Spokesman-Review 1.04.07; Local News 8 (AP) 5.22.07; News Tribune (AP) 5.23.07; KXLY 5.24.07; Biteman v. Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, 05-2-07444-2SEA, Superior Court for State of Washington, King Co.; KXLY 11.21.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 Assignments: Spokesman Review 1.27.08 (add'l article); Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 1.28.08 (add'l article); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.15.08 (add'l article); KXLY 4.02.08 (add'l article); KOMO 4.01.08 (add'l article); Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 11.10.09 |
| O'Donnell | Terence | 1970 | P | Sued | Salesian | Sued 2003 & 2004. Accused by 3 of abusing them at Mary Help of Christians Catholic School, a boarding school in Tampa in early 1990s. When parents complained, he was reassigned to Salesian Boys and Girls Club in Boston, and the Salesian Provincial House in New Rochelle. Placed on leave in 2003 after suit filed. Had been investigated in 1993 by Florida's Dept of Health and Rehab. Services for the same type of allegations. No charges filed. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: Tampa Tribune 11.19.03; St. Petersburg Times 11.19.03; Tampa Tribune 10.13.04; St. Petersburg Times 10.13.04; St. Petersburg Times 3.12.05 |
O'Donoghue | Brendan W. | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Retired in 1984. Placed on leave after man filed suit in 1994 alleging that O'Donoghue sexually assaulted him at age 13 in 1978. Suit referenced 2 previous allegations. Suit settled 1999 for $300K. Transferred 12 times in 1st 15 years as priest. 1999 civil suit by a 2nd plaintiff who alleged abuse in 1962 settled in 2001. Additional suits filed in 2002 & 2004. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 5.19.96; Telegram & Gazette 12.13.96; Worcester Magazine 9.24.97; Telegram & Gazette 4.6.99; Telegram & Gazette 11.11.99; Telegram & Gazette 6.28.01; Boston Herald 2.22.02; Sunday Telegram 3.3.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.1.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.29.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
| O'Dowd | Eamon | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | O'Dowd involved in two incidents. Investigated in 1977 for fondling 2 girls; no charges filed after he apologized and said he meant no harm. In 1983 he was arrested for fondling a girl. Those charges dropped after he agreed to psychiatric treatment. One article says that he also had an affair with the girl's mother. 1983 (?) civil suit settled in 1986 for $250K and files sealed. Still active priest until he "retired" without privileges in 1995 after news of the 1983 incident became public. | Orlando, FL | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (2nd article); Orlando Sentinel 2.25.95; Palm Beach Post 3.6.95; Orlando Sentinel 3.7.95; Orlando Sentinel 3.22.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; Lakeland Ledger 4.8.02; Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02 |
| O'Dwyer | Patrick | 1924 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1959. Died 1971. 1 civil suit filed. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Flynn | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Flynn has been accused of molesting a girl over 100 times, beginning when she was 10 in 1962 and continuing until 1970. His current status is unknown as of 11/06. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
O'Gorman | Thomas | 1977 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged. Accused of abuse of minor and removed 1992. Left priesthood 1994. In 2004 it was learned that O'Gorman was working as speechwriter for husband of Anne Burke, head of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' oversight board on sex abuse. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 9.28.93; Jersey Journal 4.10.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Grady | James F. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired to Ireland. Investigated by police re 1997 allegation of girl years before. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02 |
O'Grady | Oliver Francis | 1971 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1993. 14-year sentence. Served 7 yrs and then deported to Ireland. $7M settlement. as well as other settlements. Has molested as many as 25 boys and girls. Laicized. Documentary released 2006 w/ interviews by O'Grady. Much publicity. In 10/06 he disappeared from Ireland and may have fled to Canada. Suit filed 12/06 includes Irish Archdiocese Settled 12/06 for $3M after Irish Arch. dismissed. Another suit filed 12/07 by woman. Still unable to locate him 10/08. | Stockton, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 7.17.98; Los Angeles Times 4.7.02; LA Times 10.18.03; Sacramento Bee 1.23.04; Mercury News (AP) 5.19.05; CNN 6.27.06; San Francisco Weekly 7.13.05; LA Times 6.26.06; Stockton Record 7.01.06; CNN 9.21.06; Mercury News 10.05.06; Irish Examiner 10.11.06; Sacramento Bee 10.18.06; Lodi News-Sentinel 10.18.06; Stockton Record 12.02.06 Assignments: Irish Examiner 4.27.07 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News (AP) 12.19.07 (add'l article); Modesto Bee 12.20.07 (add'l article); Stockton Record 12.20.07 (add'l article); News-Sentinel 12.20.07 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
| O'Grady | Peter | 1933 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Woman filed suit 1/04 alleging that she was sexually abused by O'Grady at Jesuit House in Spokane when she was 12. O'Grady was providing "supply work" to parishes in Spokane at that time. O'Grady died in 1993. Suit names Portland Province of the Jesuit Order as well as Bishop Syklstad. Settled 12/04. Diocese said allegations were proven or credible. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 1.24.04; Spokesman Review 12.04.04; Statement by Diocese of Spokane |
| O'Hara | Frank J. | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two women filed suit 9/08 accusing O'Hara of abusing them between 1971-1978 while he was assigned to St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Rosewood Heights. Died 4/06 at age 90. | Springfield, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 4.22.06; The Telegraph 9.25.08 |
| O'Hearn | Richard | P | Accused | Diocesan | One man settled with Diocese for $75,000 in 11/08 as part of $4.5M settlement with 59 claimants. He claimed abuse by O'Hearn at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittsfield | Springfield, MA | Source: CBS 3 12.9.08; WWLP 12.9.08 | |
| O'Herlihy | Michael D. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1980 at an archdiocesan high school in the Bronx. O'Herlihy had learned that the boy was being abused by a Catholic counselor, and allegedly used the knowledge to gain access. Suit claims that other boys were abused by O'Herlihy at the school. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04; NY Post 2.27.04 |
O'Keeffe | Patrick J. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing several girls in 2003 civil suits. Some suits name both San Diego and San Bernardino dioceses. Criminally charged in 2002 of abuse of 17 yr old girl. He fled to Ireland before charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. Still in Ireland and Ireland won't extradite him. San Diego Diocese filed bankruptcy on day before trial was to start. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Laicized. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.1 mil settlement. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Bernardino County Sun 3.22.03; Press-Enterprise 7.12.03; Press Enterprise 1.01.04; Press Enterprise 1.17.04; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Press Enterprise 6.23.06; Union-Tribune 10.18.06; Press Enterprise 1.12.07; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Press Enterprise 2.12.07; Press Enterprise 2.27.07; Union Tribune 2.28.07; Union Tribune 3.11.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; Press Enterprise 9.07.07 (add'l article) |
| O'Leary | Arthur P. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 2003 showed he was placed on administrative leave in 1994 after fathers of two boys complained O'Leary had touched the boys inappropriately. File also showed that in 1980s he was spotted at Cape Cod rest areas having sex with strangers. Under observation by police in 1985 and 1986. He promised Church to stay away from rest stops but did not. Church officials were afraid that he would be arrested. He was transferred to Hanover in 1991. Still on leave 2008 & living in Yarmouth. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.5.03; Documents from O'Leary's Archdiocesan File; BA.org Analysis of Boston Documents and Involvement of Bishop Lennon; Experpt from Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| O'Leary | Mark | 1985 | P | Accused | Dominican | Accused of abuse in Southern CA from 1974-1977 by 2 persons. The accusations were acknowledged by the Dominican order. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Last known location was St. Albert's Priory in Oakland. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: ABC7News.com 4.6.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 2; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Leary | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed in 1992. Native of Ireland, ordained in Spain. Extern priest. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.15.93; Chicago Tribune 9.05.93; Chicago Tribune 10.01.93 | |
| O'Liddy | Patrick Henry | 1990 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Joined Order in 1977 and ordained in 1990. O'Liddy pleaded guilty in 1999 to sending a lewd photo of himself to 14 yr old girl over the Internet. Mother reported photo to police and he was arrested at meeting site. Sentenced to 10 yrs probation and 200 hrs of community service. O'Liddy was on leave from the Jesuits at the time of the offense and after the court sentence he resigned from the Order. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 5.21.02; Rocky Mountain News 5.21.02; Associated Press 5.21.02; Denver Post 3.10.04 |
| O'Loghlen | Martin | 1961 | P | Accused | Sacred Heart | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1968 per archdiocesan report. Active in Myanmar and Philippines in 2004 per articles. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Malley | James J. | 1946 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Allegations in late 1950s-early 1960s. Removed from active priesthood 1989. Retired in Ireland. One civil claim made in July 2003 alleged that O'Malley abused a youth in 1981-1982 in Spokane valley. This claim was settled in Sept. 2003 for $50,000. As many as 11 men filed 2004 civil suit. No privileges. Died 2007. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02 (2nd); Spokesman Review 10.26.02; Spokesman Review 7.10.03; Spokesman Review 9.19.03; Seattle Times 9.21.03; Spokesman Review 1.21.04; KXLY 9.21.04; Spokesman Review 3.27.07; International Traffic in Priests Who Abuse 4.17.07; KXLY 4.22.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 |
| O'Malley | Thomas F. | 1930 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One person settled claims against O'Malley as part of 8/04 $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. This was first time O'Malley had been publicly identified. Died 1985 at age 84 | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Berkshire Eagle 8.18.04 |
O'Neil | Leo J. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy who was living at the Stetson Home for Boys in Barre in 1975. O'Neil was assigned to St. Joseph Church at the time. O'Neil was retired when the suit was filed. He died 2/05. Civil suit set for trial 11/06. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 3.1.05; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
O'Neill | James W. | 1967 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused in 2004 Delaware suit of abuse of 1 youth from 1976-1985. Moved to Philadelphia in 1985 after complaint. Working in Charlotte, NC when suit was filed. Removed from duties. 2006 article said he was living in a "very restrictive environment." In 12/06, Court ruled that suit can go forward but not on original claim from 1985. Did not appear for depo because he was ministering in South Africa. O'Neill admitted the abuse. Order settled 3/08. Diocese settled 5/08. Insurance refused to pay. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Winston-Salem Journal 4.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 6.26.06; News Journal 6.27.06; News Journal 11.18.06; News Journal 12.06.06; News Journal 12.07.06; Fox Carolina 12.07.06; News Journal 4.03.07; News Journal 5.15.07; Associated Press 5.25.07; News Journal 5.25.07; WBOC 10.12.07 Assignments: CBS 3 12.18.07 (add'l article); News Journal 12.18.07 (add'l article); News Journal 12.19.07 (add'l article); Daily Times (AP) 1.17.08 (add'l article); News Journal 3.25.08 (add'l article); News Journal 11.20.05 |
| O'Neill | Robert F. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Complaints received in 1970s. Sent for treatment. Parents complained about behavior and drinking for several years. In 1973 O'Neill was removed from parish and appointed to Marriage Tribunal. In 1980 he was reassigned to parish duties. "Retired" due tohealth in 2001 but continued working at tribuna. Privileges removed 5/02. Sued in 2002 by 10 men. Suit dismissed due to SOL in 2003 and 2004. Died 12/05. | Rochester, NY | Source: Associated Press 5.2.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.4.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.8.02; Post-Standard 5.12.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 7.15.02; Democrat and Chronicle 8.9.02; Democrat and Chronicle 11.13.02; Democrat and Chronicle 12.13.02; Democrat and Chronicle 2.18.03; Democrat and Chronicle 5.10.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 Assignments: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (add'l article); Newsday (AP) 9.21.04 (add'l article); WHEC-TV 12.8.05 (add'l article) |
| O'Neill | Thomas P. | 1957 | P | Accused | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused 5/02 of sexually abusing a boy once in the early 1960s, when O'Neill taught at Judge Memorial School in Salt Lake City. Promoted to principal of Judge Memorial 1962-70. Was principal at St. Mary's HS in Stockton CA diocese 1970-78. Removed 5/02from St. Francis de Sales HS in Toledo OH diocese where he moved in 1978. Taught at Father Judge HS in Philadelphia PA in late 1950s. | Salt Lake City, UT | Source: Associated Press 5.21.02 |
| O'Neill | Vincent | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 9/96 five former altar boys accused O'Neill of abusing them when they were 13 in 1970s. O'Neill resigned two months later. Charges were leveled and church officials supended him during investigation. Diocese settled with the five 1/97 for undisclosed sum. In 3/97 it was announced that O'Neill had brain tumor and had only weeks to live. He died 11/98. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 11.20.96; Press Democrat 11.21.96; Press Democrat 11.22.96; Press Democrat 1.16.97; Press Democrat 3.18.97; San Francisco Chronicle 3.19.97; Press Democrat 11.17.98; Associated Press 11.17.98; Press Democrat 4.2.02; Press Democrat 6.9.02; Press Democrat 1.14.04; San Francisco Chronicle 1.18.04; Press Democrat 1.19.04 |
| O'Neill | William V. | < 1938 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused on 5/17/02 of sexually abusing and exploiting a 12-year-old boy in 1957 during confession at the rectory of Immaculate Conception church in Everett. Archdiocese mistakenly identified the priest as James W. O'Neil SJ and then as William J. O'Neill. Died 12/4/60. | Boston, MA | Source: Shaughnessy Claim Letter 5.17.02; Boston Globe 1.18.03; Boston Globe 1.22.03 |
| O'Rourke | Thomas E. | 1943 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1968 per archdiocesan report addendum. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Rourke | Thomas J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named in 10/02 lawsuit with 11 other priests and a religious brother where 43 men and women say they were abused. Suit says he repeatedly sexually abused an altar boy at Corpus Christi Church in Woodside, NY where he was assigned in 1960s. Also named in 10/03 suit where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. 1 said he was sexually abused in 1974 on a trip to the Naval Academy. Later another claimed abuse in 1960s. O'Rourke died 1998. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Times 6.16.98; Catholic Standard 5 30 02; Newsday 10.16.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
O'Shea | Patrick J. | 1961 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Criminally charged in 1994 re abuse of at least 9 youths from 1960s and 1970s. 2 civil suits filed 1994 by 4. Archdiocese settled with two plaintiffs in 8/95 for $500,000 and in 6/96. Archdiocese paid out $2.5M to 15 men abused by O'Shea and two other priests. Arrested and spent 2 yrs in jail waiting for trial; charges withdrawn after the 2003 Supreme Court ruling. Also served time for theft of over $200,000 from Archdiocese. Laicized in 1994. | San Francisco, CA | Source: SF Chronicle 4.28.94; SF Chronicle 5.24.94; SF Chronicle 1.24.95; SF Chronicle 1.25.95; SF Chronicle 3.22.96; SF Chronicle 6.6.96; SF Chronicle 4.15.00; SF Chronicle 4.22.00; SF Chronicle 6.16.00; SF Chronicle 6.17.00; SF Chronicle 3.15.02; SF Chronicle 3.29.03; SF Chronicle 6.29.03; SF Chronicle 2.3.04; New Oxford Review 6.17.05 Assignments: SF Chronicle 9.22.05 (add'l article); Chico Enterpriese Record 10.24.05 (add'l article); SF Chronicle 4.4.06 (add'l article) |
O'Sullivan | Eugene M. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | First accused of abusing an altar boy in a letter to Cardinal Cushing in 1964. With multiple allegations at that first parish, O'Sullivan was transferred to three other parishes, and was moved each time because of multiple complaints. Convicted in 1984 of raping an altar boy. Given probation on condition that he be kept away from children. Cardinal Law sent him to Metuchen instead, where he worked in 4 more parishes. Recalled to Boston in 1992, he was retired and made a senior priest. Laicized 2005. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 7.16.93; Boston Globe 7.29.93; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Patriot Ledger 1.25.05; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 |
| O'Sullivan | John J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in the diocese of Brooklyn, O'Sullivan was named in the 1994 RICO pleading as a known abuser. No specific allegations. He was shown as absent on sick leave per 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. | Camden, NJ | Source: Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059-94 |
| O'Toole | Henry | 1944 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | O'Toole is alleged to have abused one individual during early 1970s. Archdiocese told the Redemptorists. O'Toole had served in Baltimore Archdiocese from 1962 to 1983. Name appears on Baltimore Diocese's list of accused religious priests and brothers from Sept. 2002. Shown in Venice Diocese per 1988 Catholic Directory, in Miami per 1990 edition, and in Orlando per 1995 and 2002 editions. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| O'Toole | Paul L. | 1967 | P | Settled | Woman announced in 2006 that she had received a settlement from the Chicago archdiocese in 2004. She alleged that O'Toole sexually abused her in 1966 when she was age 16, and that the abuse was continued until age 19 by Revs. John F. Rohrich and Howard Strum. | Chicago, IL | Source: WBBM 2.11.06; Sun-Times 2.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| OBrien | Michael C. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 a teenage boy complained that OBrien had sexually abused him during a 1991 canoe trip. OBrien was placed on leave and police notified. Police could not substantiate tallegations and Archdiocese allowed him to return to work at the same parish. He stayed there until 1999 when he was reassigned to a new parish. Placed on leave in 2004 when diocese reopened investigation. Returned to assignment within a month. Placed on leave for 3rd time 7/08 on allegations from 1960s. | Seattle, WA | Source: The Columbian 4.26.04; Associated Press 5.30.04; KOMO 7.7.08; Seattle-Post Intelligencer 7.7.08; Seattle Times 7.7.08; HeraldNet 7.8.08; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.8.08 |
| Ochoa | Unknown | P | Sued | Diocesan | Litigation says Fr. Ochoa sexually abused an altar boy at Little Flower Church in 1968. Ochoa is deceased per 10/2/07 article. | El Paso, TX | Source: KDBC 10.02.07; KTSM 10.02.07 | |
Ochoa | Xavier (Javier) | 1969 | P | Accused | In 4/06 Ochoa admitted a recent incident of sexual misconduct involving minor boy; placed on leave 5/06. Ordained in Mexico; began working in diocese in 1988. Admitted a past history to Bishop in May; 2-3 other accusers have come forward. Fled to Mexico before Bishop reported to police. Federal arrest warrant issued 7/27/08. 2 civil suits filed 10/06. by 7 accusers. 10 plaintiffs settled with Diocese & Bishop 9/07 for little over $5 mil. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Monteray County Herald 7.27.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.21.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.22.06; Press Democrat 6.22.06; CBS 5 (Santa Rosa) 6.22.06; San Francisco Chronicle 6.22.06; Monterey County Herald (AP) 6.23.06; Press Democrat 6.23.06; CBS 5 (Santa Rosa) 6.24.06; San Francisco Sentinel 6.22.06; Press Democrat 7.01.06; Press Democrat 7.01.06 (2nd article); Press Democrat 7.07.06; Press Democrat 7.09.06; Press Democrat 7.14.06 Assignments: Press Democrat 7.28.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 7.28.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 8.23.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 10.10.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 9.12.07 (add'l article); San Francisco Chronicle 9.13.07 (add'l article) | |
| Ocloo | Anthony | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Ocloo, a visitng priest from Ghana, was arrested and charged in Oct. 2005 after allegation that he molested a 16 yr old girl in the rectory of St. Ephrem's in Dyker Heights. Ocloo was living and working at the church while working on an MBA. He was immediately placed on leave by the Diocese and removed from rectory. No further info found. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Daily News 10.19.05; NY Post 10.19.05; NY1.com 10.22.05; Diocese of Brooklyn Press Release 10.25.05 | |
| Ohlemacher | Richard | 1955 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers and Brothers | In 10/02, Ohlemacher. 80 and retired for 10 yrs, was one of 8 Crosiers priests removed from public ministry for abuse. Ohlemacher was living under restrictions in Phoenix. He had been part of Phoenix Diocese since at least 1987 and had been helping out at area churches since his retirement. Incident was at least 15 yrs old. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 10.10.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02 Assignments: Star Tribune 10.10.02 |
Okon | Jack | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of molesting 2 teenage brothers in 1970s. Complaints had been made previously about abuse of one of the brothers but nothing done until 2nd one came forward. Resigned from ministry in 2003 as part of settlement. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 6.28.02; Indianapolis Star 7.14.02; Indianapolis Star 12.17.02; Indianapolis Star 5.09.03 |
Olarte | Mario Arbelaez | 1994 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 5/03 and charged with enticing a minor over the Internet. Claimed he was doing research but he was posing as a 20 yr old. He agreed to meet what he thought was a 15 yr old boy but it was a police officer. Placed on leave and his computer seized. In 9/03 he pleaded no contest to the criminal charges. Did not show up for sentencing 11/03. Defense atty said that Olarte had returned to his native country of Columbia as part of plea agreement. Prosecutors denied. Judge issued an arrest warrant. | Salt Lake City, UT | Source: Deseret News 5.16.03; Salt Lake Tribune 5.17.03; Deseret News 5.20.03; Deseret News 5.28.03; Deseret News 6.03.03; Deseret Morning News 9.10.03; Deseret News 11.05.03; Deseret News 11.07.03 |
Olinger | Julius | 1931 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at St. Mary, New Hampton, 1957-1958. Included in settlement of Feb. 2006 but no suit actually filed. He died in 1993. | Dubuque, IA | Source: GlobeGazette.com 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Olivas | Jose Alfredo | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Olivas was arrested and charged in June, 1999 with indecency with a child during the summer of 1998. Indicted by Grand Jury in August 1999. Charges dismissed Oct. 2001"in light of the impact on the victim" if the case went to trial and because boy asked that case not be pursued. As of March 2002 Olivas was still on leave pending church investigation. | El Paso, TX | Source: El Paso Times 6.06.99; El Paso Times 6.07.99; El Paso Times 9.08.99; El Paso Times 9.21.99; El Paso Times 6.05.01; El Paso Times 10.02.01; El Paso Times 3.27.02 |
| Oliver | John A. | 1952 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 2002 it was revealed that in 1967 Oliver was alleged to have picked up a 14-year-old boy who was hitchhiking home. Instead of taking the boy home, boy says Oliver drove him to a home, gave him alcohol and molested him. Diocese officials say Oliver pleaded guilty but it is unclear what plea involved. He was sentenced to 6 or 7 yrs probation. Sheriff's report from that case includes a comment suggesting prior cover-ups by the diocese. Retired in 2000 and was placed on leave 5/02. Supervised R. Trupia. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 2.17.02; Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Statement by Bishop Kincanas 3.27.03; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d.; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Tucson Citizen 2.27.04 |
| Olivier | Robert | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan |