Removed 7/16/13 without faculties after 7/15/13 allegation received of sexual abuse at Bishop Ready High School and/or St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Peter parishes in Columbus between 1976 and 1979. Retired 5/09. While each individual remains a cleric, he is required to live a life of prayer and penance. Laicized, per dioceses list in 6/19. From Hungary. Review board deemed the allegations credible. He said Schmelzer began touching him when he was 16 and then molested him at age 19 after giving him alcohol. Teaching certificate revoked by state in 11/06. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. After his release from prison in 1990 he complied with [Bp] Griffins request that he be laicized. Place on administrative leave and faculties suspended (2003). After complaints in 1984 he was removed from church and assigned as chaplain at Community Hospital. Per 6/02 article, one man reported that Pucci molested him in 1980 at a rectory in Palm Beach, Fl. Accused of abuse of several boys. Retired in 1980. 1977, Ordination year: Removed 9/03 after review board found credible a recent claim that he had sexually abused a child in late 1980s at St. Josephs in Cuyahoga Falls (1st assignment after ordination). On administrative leave until laicization in 10/14. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Lang had received treatment and was allowed to return to work, per the list. In 1/15 a man reported to Roths Order sexual abuse multiple times by the priest when he was a 9 or 10 yrs-old, 14 yrs. The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo who have been placed on administrative leave due to an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or who have been accused of a crime associated with child pornography. McNulty wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to one of the brothers, and mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. On Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Suits filed in 2003 by at least 7 plaintiffs. Matter referred to Rome. Two incidents of improper contact with male students were known to Franciscan authorities in the 1980s but Montgomery was allowed to continue working as an athletic trainer at Roger Bacon High School. She also tried to tell diocese in 1973 but then-Bishop Donovan rejected her claims. Assignments included parishes in Youngstown, Warren, Ravenna, Conneaut, Struthers, McDonald, Canton, Summitville, Salineville, Dungannon and Rootstown. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil Named Monsignor in 1992. Assignments included parishes in Boardman, Youngstown, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Struthers, Canton, Warren, Niles, Kingsville, and Geneva. Bishop began process to remove Loyd permanently. Diocese announced 4/09 that it had received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam abused a minor in the 1970s. Bishop: Daniel E. Thomas, installed Oct. 22, 2014 Accuser had just recently come forward. Maintained administrative leave status until he was laicized in 2006. Clergy who have Abandoned Ministry or have been Voluntarily moreDispensed from the Clerical State, Ordination year: Man complained again in 2004. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Believed to be in Valdivia, Chile as of 11/10 (not as priest). Name is on 3/04 list of priests accused of abuse which Bishop released. Placed on leave in 2002. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. Placed on leave 7/02 for allegations of misconduct with minors. During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. She had reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 2002. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. details. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Transferred to Boston. Marianist Newsletter 1/8/08 referred to him as a former Marianist.. Worked in Diocese of Youngstown 1975-81. Per 4/02 article, diocese did not include Muzics name on its list of accused clerics because officials did not believe the allegations against him were credible. Federal suit filed 1991 alleged Steubenville Diocese should have known Peltz had a drinking problem, yet it certified him as fit for service. Teachers certificate was been revoked as of 11/06. WebCurrently, 41 Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the United States have not released lists of priests credibly accused of abuse. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. Pled no contest in 2000 to urinating on a tree; paid fine. Requested and granted leave of absence (1965). Has been barred from active ministry as of 2004. Charges against Weber were investigated by a grand jury in 2002. Died 10/7/91. Ministry restricted due to an allegation which had not yet been substantiated. After 2002 article, several dozen women called to said they too had been abused by Kickel. reflected here. Suits settled. 1960, Status: Permanently dismissed from religious life To report any sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan personnel, individuals may call the Diocese of Toledos victim assistance coordinator at 419-244-6711 ext. The Order removed Zuccarelli from ministry and restricted her from unsupervised contact with minors and former students. A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct. Weaver asked for a leave in 2002. We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. Retired in 1997. In 1999, Atwood was charged with public indecency in a park known for homosexual activity. Vatican ordered permanent removal from ministry as of 6/14/07. Removed from public ministry in 11/18 after an allegation that Zappitelli engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor in the mid-1970s as a Youngstown priest. Br. Worked in Youngstown OH, Nairobi, Kenya, New York City, Columbus OH, Washington DC, Jersey City NJ, Louisville KY. Died 6/21/15 in Columbus. Father Nieset was ordained in 1956 and served at 13 parishes, schools, and other institutions before retiring in 1995. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. If the suspected abuser is an employee, volunteer, priest or deacon in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, please report to the Independent Ombudsman at (816) 812-2500 or crayon@ombudsmankcsj.org. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Permanently removed from public ministry. Retired in 1998. She told parents and church; he was transferred. Katarskis died in 1993. Placed on leave in 2002 from Parmadale Family Services home after a man alleged sexual abuse there as a minor. Were You Sexually Abused or Sexually Assaulted by a Ohio Catholic Diocese Priest or Clergy Member? Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. In 2002 Man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. This abuse almost certainly continues today., NY Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program Have you been a victim of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy?, Lucy Engelman charged in Manhattan Supreme Court that voice coach Peter Rofe assaulted her during the recording of a voice-over. Paraniuk denied all allegations and said he had himself been fondled by two Franciscan priests when he was in his 20s in 1970s. Per 9/24/03 article, a man had just filed suit alleging that he had been molested from age 8 until he was 14 (between 1967-1973) by a Father Miller (first name unknown). Bishop ordered Loyd to refrain from all public ministry pending investigation. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Three additional men joined in thesuit 9/02. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a judge in the tribunal. In March 2002, Bishop Pilla published a list of 28 priests accused of sexual abuse of minors. Allegations substantiated. Noted to have been accused after his death. The college dismissed him after his arrest. One resident died of AIDS. Case dismissed 3/08 re Meiring on SOL issues but diocese and church remain as defendants. only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and Apparently these accusations were made known to Diocese before Bailey left the priesthood. Worked at St. Josephs hospital since beginning 1/97. Two other females came forward to allege abuse in the 1960s. WebCredibly Accused Priests Safe in our Diocese Credibly Accused Priests Report Abuse (858) 490-8353 misconduct@sdcatholic.org In 2007, as part of its bankruptcy proceeding, the diocese published a list of priests who had been credibly accused of abusing minors. Taught at Newark Catholic High School (1960-1963) and at St. Charles Prep High School 1963 until his death in 2008. This was after a tribunal of three canonists determined the charges were not confirmed. reports contained in the database are merely allegations. Member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, first assigned in 1975. Hemstreet left active ministry in 1987 and in 1992 was arrested for sexually abusing a 10 yr old boy. Died 1/3/74. Not permanently removed until 7/02 after Dallas Bishops Conference. Convicted of sexual battery. Assigned to Borromeo Seminary High School and College 1967-76, and to Lake County Catholic High School 1972-73. Review board found allegations credible. If you continue to use this site, you agree with it. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Removed by the Diocese in 6/09 after newly reported allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage student more than 30 years before. Archdiocese investigated and decided allegations were unsubstantiated. At least two victims sued him prior to 4/02. No evidence of abuse in Tucson. Reportedly laicized in 1963. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Published Jan. 28, 2020. On staff at Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary in Columbus OH 1958- 5/61. Romansky received probated sentence; sent to St. Lukes for treatment. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Added to Scranton dioceses list 12/18. Civil suit filed by at least one man. Howze sent him back to Cleveland after four years. Would return to Cincinnati in the summers. The Diocese of Toledo recentlyadded three names toits list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Review Board said that evidence showed Mueller engaged in conduct defined as sexual abuse of a minor, but could not be removed from the priesthood because, at the time of the abuse, 16 was recognized as adult under church law. Bishop Lennon decided in 2012 to return Weaver to ministry. Auxiliary Bishop Binzer knew of the complaints but reportedly did not inform Archbishop Schnurr. First named publicly as accused on the Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Sentenced to 15 years probation and 1 yr. jail, with participation in sex offender program. Three more suits filed 9/02. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. Admitted abuse in 2002. School aware of incident since 2/15. Report to Columbus diocese in 11/08 of sex abuse of a 15-year-old boy for two years, beginning in 1985, while assigned to St. Francis de Sales in Newark, OH. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. These clergy are subject to supervision for the remainder of their life as a cleric of the Diocese. Laicization announced 11/07. Laicization announced 9/24/2010. Brown gave alcohol to group of boys and allegedly masturbated the boy as part of the abuse. ; the time-period for that is unclear. } Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1957. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1989. In 1966 families met with Msgr. Per a eulogy posted online, Geiger had been a pastor, teacher, and editor of the diocesan newspaper. If the problem persists, then check your internet connectivity. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. Referred to Review Board for further action. Barred from public ministry. He also sexually molested a 12-year- old boy for 3 years, beginning in 1984. Placed on administrative leave (2015). On leave beginning 1990. Diocese of Toledo -Questions and Answers Regarding the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal (updated 9/2020), 419-244-6711 Parents first complained in 1968 or 69; diocese said he would receive treatment but instead he was transferred to a new high school. Sent to alcohol treatment center, then reassigned in 1983 to a parish with a school. 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. Died (2015). Laicization announced 07/19/10. Laicization announced 8/19/16. For more information, see our Wirks name was included on a list released by the Cleveland diocese in 4/02 of priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .eform-ui-estimator { He told the diocese again in 2015. On Administrative Leave until his death 1/12/15. Not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 1991. Permanently removed from ministry. One of the men said he was abused in mid-1950s; the other alleged abuse in the 1970s.As of 9/11/02, Child Protection Services found no evidence to support abuse allegations but Diocese continued its investigation. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied womans claims. Immediately removed. Allegations noted to have been received after Lyons death. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. As of 2018, he is last indexed in the Official Catholic Directory in 2001. Per 2002 articles, at least 10 women have accused him of abusing them when they were grade-school students at St. Vincent School in Akron and St. Marys School in Bedford. Placed on leave in 2004 after allegations Unwin sexually abused a male minor more than 15 yrs previously. Gallen sent another letter in 1994. There through 1976, then in the Directories as a Steubenville priest Absent on Leave. Banned in 2002. Berry (in Lead Us Not into Temptation), the Linkup (in their Fallen Catholic Accused of molesting at least seven boys. Retired 1984. Noted to have left ministry. Also worked in the Oakland diocese. Paraniuk placed on leave March 2005 after payment made to accuser from archdioceses victims compensation fund. Retired 2005, still without privileges.On Leave of Absence until his death 7/18/18. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Retired from active ministry in 2006. In 1981 Stephney was assigned to a Cincinnati parish and was chaplain at a Cincinnati jail. Deceased. based on internal diocesan lists (see Died (2007). 1974, Ordination year: Suit withdrawn after 5/31/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. On Columbus dioceses list 3/1/19. The Merson Law website uses cookies to improve your experience. Claudia Vercellotti, a local leader with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said the diocese should publicly announce what she calledthe most violating thing that you can do to a child, just as she said the diocese does for its fund-raisers. Removed 2003. In 1970 Schaefer moved to new parish where he allegedly abused again 1970-1975. Monsignor. Noted to be on administrative leave pending the Vaticans decision regarding laicization. TextStatus: undefined CLERICS WITH SUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR OR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, Clergy who have been Permanently Removed from Public Ministry. Archdiocese paid to settle the claim. Died (2009). It notes alleged abuse in 1951 in Steubenville reported in 1998 and 2003. Other victims came forward when charges filed. Resigned from priesthood 6/08 after allegations of abuse of 15-year-old boy in 1997. Subsequently is said to have worked in a non-church job in Europe. Allegations noted to have been received after Hennesseys death. Laicization announced 5/11/07. Archdiocese of Indianapolis list of credibly accused clerg. Suit settled by Diocese in 1993 for $25K. Invited in 1988 by Biloxi MS Bishop Howze to work in a parish; Howze aware of his abuse history. This category would not necessarily include clerics who resided/were present for a time in the territory of the Diocese of Toledo but were serving in a ministry or apostolate sponsored by their community or who were not immediately subject to the supervision or jurisdiction of the Bishop of Toledo. Allegations noted to have been reported after Parillos death. Victim was younger brother of a St. Francis de Sales High student. His mother told news media that at least 40 dioceses and religious orders rejected his applications prior to his admission to Pontifical College. communications@toledodiocese.org, 1933 Spielbusch Avenue Named in numerous 2003 civil suits, with at least 28 plaintiffs. Dismissed from the clerical state (2016). Zuccarelli taught at Fisher High 1980-85. Labbe denied the charges. In 4/18 investigators said he left suicide notes. Removed 2003. Not reported, Ordination year: accused person. Denied allegation and threatened to sue accuser. June 21, 2002, and other Remanded to diocese of incardination with full disclosure to the Bishop of Pathanamthitta (2015). If it is determined that the allegation can be substantiated, the clerics name will be added to the Clergy Status Report. She tacked up posters and seven other women came forward. sexually abusing children and/or possessing child abuse images, commonly Took vows in 1962 as a Franciscan brother (Brother Pius) in Cincinnati. Placed on leave after he admitted in 2001 that he had sexual encounters with boys between 1984 and 1999. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Placed on leave in 2002 when charged with abuse of minor (17-year-old boy who was part of prostitution ring). Expelled by Franciscan Order in early 1970s prior to taking solemn vows, but ordained in Cincinnati in 1977. Indexed in the 1943 Official Catholic Directory as a U.S. Army chaplain and with the suffix s.s., indicating he was a priest of the Society of St. Sulpice. of civil or private settlements. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Diocese says allegations were credible. Permanently removed from public ministry. Removed from ministry there in 2002 after news of allegations in OH. Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). Weaver admitted to one regretful advance toward the youth. Died 11/07. Retired in 2000. Please note that contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. He denied allegations of abuse. It notes that he is no longer in ministry. 1996, Ordination year: Accused of fondling girls in counseling sessions at Lake Catholic High School (he was guidance counselor/librarian) for 14 years. Worked in Chile, SA 1984 and later in Peru. In 1992 a woman told the archdiocese Pater sexually abused her beginning when she was age 14 in the early 1980s at St. Charles Borromeo in Kettering. Applegate, who promised Schaefer would get help. Died 12/31/15. The lawsuit was dismissed on SOL by the OH Supreme Court 1/08. The girls mother allegedly discovered ODonnell in the act of forcibly kissing her daughter as well as touching the girls breasts and genitals beneath her clothes. Administrator of home for mentally handicapped, run by the order. Permanently removed from public ministry (2006). Given 11-year sentence. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Left priesthood in late1980s. Co-founder of Youth Homes for teenage wards of the court and county children services. Had been an ordained Lutheran minister 1969-72 before converting to Catholicism. Died at age 97 in 2004. This would include a canonical assignment to a parish, school, or other ministry sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo. Diocesan review board found accusations to be credible and Feldman was placed on leave 1/03. Investigatied. Civil suit filed 2004. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. Noted to be deceased. Suit filed by 3 men 5/1/03 against diocese alleging they were sexually abused in the 1970s by Geiger and another Redemptorist priest, at a Lima Ohio parish. In 1985 there were allegations that Shaffer and other religious had abused residents of the home. Accused 12/8/05 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1950 in Washington DC. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). Member of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S). Found in 2002 living at a retirement home for priestsin the same building as a pre-school. Settled in 2004. Deceased. Berning retired in 1970 and moved to Florida. Laicization announced 7/20/15. Laicized in 1998 after church trial. When suit was filed, Geiger was working near Charlotte, NC but the 2002 Catholic Directory shows him assigned to a Pennsylvania church in the Harrisburg diocese. If wish to start over, please click the button. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_error, Church said man was over 18 at time. We update our accused priest database as we discover new information. Currently, 41 Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the United States have not released lists of priests credibly accused of abuse. These dioceses serve 9 million Catholics in the United States. The Catholic Church has been criticized for protecting abusers over victims. Spencer Norris, On dioceses list 10/29/18. Laicization announced 10/14. He died in 2/05. Archdiocese said it found the semblance of truth in the allegations and placed Shelander on leave in 3/06. Moved to the Philippines, ordained a priest, worked there 37 years. First named publicly on the Youngstown dioceses list updated 11/9/18. In 10/15 the diocese announced Seminatores administrative leave had ended, and he was granted retirement. The penalty of dismissal (laicization) means that the one ordained loses the juridic status of a cleric. Died 11/21/15. In 11/18 a man told news outlets that in 2005 he first reported to the diocese that when he was age 13, Schmelzer fondled, drugged and raped him in the St. Wendelin rectory. Absent on leave per 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. One accuser said he told an archdiocesan employee in 1963 but nothing was done. Served three years in prison. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Civil suit involving abuse dismissed 1/07 on SOL. Jacoby left the diocese and the priesthood in 1982. Diocese settled with family for $45K, on condition that Mulica not be allowed to work near children. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Died 3/23/95. Still on payroll of Archdiocese as of 4/07. Plaintiffs case dismissed on SOL; dismissal upheld by Appeals Court in 2006. Court ordered diocese to produce Hanrahans secret archive file. Review board found allegation credible and warranted further investigation. One 1993 article says that Harsham reportedly had oral sex with two high school students in the 1970s. He resigned from assignment and was sent for evaluation and counseling after charges made. Sentenced to 5 years probation. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Toledo. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_logo img, No criminal charges. Placed on administrative leave (2004). Early release denied 7/3/14. A second man alleged in 2/06 that Ritchey gave him drugs and alcohol in 1978 when he was senior in high school and attempted to molest him. The following are deceased clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated. Girl filed civil suit in 1991; settled in 1992. Assigned to St. Paul in Salem, Holy Family in Poland, St. Paul in North Canton, St. Patrick in Kent, St. Pius X in Warren. Removed 2002 after admitting to abuse of an altar boy 1980-1983. This information found in this list is compiled from the Database of Publicly Accused Priests and does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Pleaded guilty 2003 to one count of gross sexual imposition in exchange for the dismissal of additional charges of rape and sexual battery re 17-yr-old boy. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. Permanently removed from church ministry by the Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. Assignments included St. Columba Cathedral, and parishes in Garrettsville, Ashtabula, Youngstown, Liverpool and Campbell. Convicted in 2003 and sentenced to 21 months prison. Allegations were made after Cunninghams death. Roth died 2/11/15 of suspected suicide; left a note admitting to the abuse. Rothbauer died 2/17/11 at age 83. Pled guilty and charges involving six other boys dismissed. They haveno idea what healing that they have set in motion.. Retired, per 5/02 article. Laicized in 2005 or 2006. Included on Santa Fe archdioceses list of accused 9/12/17. Substantiated by Review Board (2020). Evaluated and treated after allegation in 1992 of abuse in 1963. Catholic dioceses in every state have faced allegations of sexual abuse by priests or clergy members. In some states, these allegations have prompted legislative reform, giving survivors more legal rights. Learn more about how specific states have changed their laws to support survivors: What If A Clergy Member Is Not On This List? 2:32. Please wait for a few seconds and try again. Arrested in Naval, Biliran Province, Philippines in 12/10. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. Published Jan. 28, 2020. A woman approached the Ft. Worth, TX diocese for help in early 2008, claiming that Monaghan had groped and kissed her as a girl at the rectory where she worked after school and on Saturdays. system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent Van Trieste is accused in 6/02 lawsuit of abusing 2 boys who were members of the Little Martins, a touring singing group of Hispanic boys. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. Deceased. Died 2007. Died (1984). Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct. Deceased. Later given another parish assignment. Seminatores claim dismissed by trial court; upheld by Appeals Court 12/04. Appealed conviction in 4/19, arguing that his sentence was excessive. Lawsuit filed 9/02 by three plaintiffs from the Youngstown diocese and one youth from the Saginaw diocese. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. 1952, Ordination year: Given name was Guy Dale Shaffer. The names in this list are only those that have been found to be credible, however it is likely that there are names missing, due to the sheer number of accounts and the historical aversion to transparency by the Catholic Church. Per the 1943 Official Catholic Directory, Harris was a priest of the the Natchez MS diocese. At least 11 suits allege abuse of boys 1975-1987. As of 2002, Van Trieste, 87, was in a Maryland nursing home with dementia. Review board deemed allegations credible. Name included on the Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list; no known allegations in that diocese. An alleged victim said she had tried to report the abuse since her teens, but was told by priests and others in the diocese that it was her fault. Abuse covered about 10 years. Sued 2003. Suspended in 10/18 after admitting to sexual contact with and abuse of a minor. Admitted to impregnating a 17-year-old girl, who was a Holy Cross altar server. Named publicly by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/19. actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff Vatican ordered him returned to duty as of 12/06. Died 4/17/11. A second accuser came forward 10/08. Laicized early 1990s. Placed on leave in 2002 and named in 2003 civil suit. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. Assignments included St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Rose in Girard, the YU Newman Club, Newman Apostolate, and the Columbiana Deanery of Priests. Violated probation 1/05; spent 30 days in jail. Beginning in 2019, these cases were presented to the Review Board for a recommendation, based on the available evidence, as to whether these clerics names should be added to the Clergy Status Report. Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. 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