Nevertheless, the religious order priest is still under the authority of his religious superior. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Accused of abuse of minor between 1982- 1984. Reportedly eft the priesthood in 1991, yet placed on administrative leave in 2002 due to the allegations against him. By 1948 he is shown as a priest of the Diocese of Steubenville, apparently having left his Order. In 1994 the man settled with the Jesuits for $50,000. Retired 5/09. 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. Exonerated 2003 by Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. Initially a priest of the Order of St. Joseph (O.S.J.). Still active priest 12/11. Assistant Director of the Over-the Rhine Youth Club in 1966. Exact details of abuse allegation not released by Diocese per victims request. Bishop Murray removed Warner from his assignment as pastor of Saints Philip and James Parish in Canal Fulton in 10/11 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor more than 30 years previously. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Please enable it in order to use this form. Took vows in 1962 as a Franciscan brother (Brother Pius) in Cincinnati. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. Also named was Order which ran the home and other religious. Retired in 2001. Another former student came forward by 11/18, saying Bennett molested him when he was a junior in 5/81. As of 2018, he is last indexed in the Official Catholic Directory in 2001. 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. Retired in 1997. Requested and granted leave of absence (1990). Name is on 3/04 list of priests accused of abuse which Bishop released. An estimated 515 priests have worked in the diocese since it was established. Arrested, charged with 8 counts of sexual battery. Noted to have been supsended from ministry in 2004. In 1985 there were allegations that Shaffer and other religious had abused residents of the home. Also took pictures of the girls. Clergy who have been Placed on Administrative Leave, Ordination year: A former altar boy filed suit on 7/20/02. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Diocese announcedin 2006 that it had received a credible allegation that Brown sexually abused a minor child 1976-78 together with Mr. Paul Ditto, a lay volunteer. Mother of victim will donate proceeds to charity to help other victims. Would sometimes take off his clothes also and lie on top of the girls. When confronted, he admitted the allegations were true and diocese sent him to a treatment facility. Still on administrative leave during diocesan investigation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Two other females came forward to allege abuse in the 1960s. Pastor of Holy Cross and St. Mary of the Hill. As of 2004 he was barred because of credible allegations. Died (2016). Laicization announced 5/11/07. Two known to have lived with him in rectory. Case sent to the Vatican. 1976, Appeared under the heading: In 2002 Man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. Admitted to molesting at least eight boys 1968-1985. Went on to marry. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt-eform-width-restrain, For more information, see our The eight women filed suit in 9/03, alleging abuse 1953-67. and to Rome. Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. and the clerical state, Ordination year: Died (2019). The Official Catholic Directory shows Ferrante to have been on leave 1976-79, does not index him 1980-86, and shows him as Absent on Leave 1986-88. Believed to be in Valdivia, Chile as of 11/10 (not as priest). Sued 2 times in 2002. Laicization announced 9/24/2010. Father Nelson Beaver is accused of sexual abuse of a minor 25 Abuse alleged to have occurred elsewhere. On Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_logo img, Seminatore denied the allegations. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. Died (1994). Pled guilty. Another man made similar allegations in 2003 or early 2004 re abuse when he was 15. On administrative leave until laicization in 10/14. Nienstedt reportedly was told of the abuse, and did nothing. Laicization announced 5/11/07. Laicization announced 7/20/15. Stallings broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and started his own Imani Temple. In 1990 Stephney was known to be assisting Stallings there. She again reported the abuse to the diocese in 1/18. Teaching at Borromeo Seminary in 2003. Bishop was informed in 1970 of Schaefers misdeeds, but no action. Named publicly by the diocese as accused on its list 3/9/19. Pled guilty 3/96 in NH to molesting two youths. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Settlements exceed $1.2M. Accused of abuse of 10 boys there, as young a age 7; may be at least 50. Louis indicted on rape charges in 1992; sentenced in 1993 to 5-25 years in prison. Suit filed in 1989 claiming Rothbauer sexually abused a girl starting when she was age 14, during counseling 1968-72. Mueller also allegedly abused a woman in 1977. Permanently removed 1990. Priest files from 1902 up until today have been reviewed. Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. He left priesthood in 1987 and was allowed to return to the lay state. Gray has finally surrendered his teaching certificate. Has been laicized. Deceased. Banner was a deacon counseling children at the home. Allegations were made after Cunninghams death. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). Retired 2005. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. Likewise, going forward, any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor reported after a clerics death will be submitted to the Review Board to be examined to the fullest extent possible. Laicized, per the dioceses list in 6/19. Glen Franklin Shrimplin. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. Hemstreet, an admitted alcoholic, convicted child molester and former boy scout leader, was active in protesting the Boy Scouts policy of not accepting homosexual leaders. Nadzam was assigned to several parishes over the years and taught at Catholic Central High School. Five claimants settled with the diocese in 2003. Finallyremoved from active mininstry in 2002. This database was last updated Several boys accused him of making sexual advances and jail officials asked him to leave. He had previously received evaluation and treatment then returned to active ministry. In March 2018, under pressure, Bishop Malone published a list of 42 Buffalo priests who had been credibly accused of child sexual abuse over decades. Reassigned to non-parish work in 1987 after newspaper investigation and charges against other priests. On 02/21/14 the Archdiocese announced that a 3-priest Tribunal had cleared Reilly of the charges (confirmed by the Vatican) and restored him to active ministry. Review board deemed the allegations credible. Served 3 three years of an eight-year sentence. Learned in 2011 that he was working in Detroit area as late as 1/11 as church organist. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. Labbes name was included on a list of priests placed on leave in 4/2002 by the Cleveland diocese because of recent allegations of past abuse. Deceased. In 2003 Weithman was told to ask for laicization or Bishop would ask Vatican to laicize without consent. Died 4/14/16. Diocese sent himto treatment center in VA but he walked away from the Center. Has been dismissed from clerical state per 4/08 status report. 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. Spencer Norris, Clergy who have been Permanently Dismissed from the Clerical more State, Ordination year: Vatican ordered him returned to duty as of 12/06. Lang had received treatment and was allowed to return to work, per the list. Permanently removed from ministry. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Welcome to the Diocese of Toledo Office of Priestly Vocations! God has created each person in the world to fulfill a specific mission and to fulfill a unique role in Gods plan of salvation. Our office helps young men better understand whether God is inviting them to serve the Church as an ordained priest. Also assigned to schools in UT and Ontario, Canada. Yeager continued as major fund-raiser for diocese. Worked at St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo OH 1976-1987, and 1995-2004 as a teacher, guidance counselor and administrator. 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. see Substantiated by Review Board (2019). A previous allegation revealed soon after the first became known, by a person unwilling to cooperate with investigators. Diocese removed plaque and his name from church building 6/15/11. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should Died (1979). In 2002 a man alleged that Schmelzer abused him 1983-1985, when he was a teenager. His Order sent him for treatment in Brooklyn NY and he was assigned to a parish there. Merson Laws Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List was compiled from accounts of sexual abuse by a member of the Ohio Catholic Church network. Former Elder High School principal. Diocese paid his salary while he was in prison. Diocesan archivist 1988-2008. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Laicization announced 07/19/10. As of 4/12, SNAP reports he may be attempting to join Blessed John Catholic Church in Perrysburg,OH. The Catholic Directories consistently spell his name Evrit; it is spelled Evritt on the dioceses list. She sued 1/09 for release of records. In March 2002, Bishop Pilla published a list of 28 priests accused of sexual abuse of minors. Status changed to Retired. Arrested in Naval, Biliran Province, Philippines in 12/10. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Died 10/7/91. He was assigned to Cardinal Mooney High School as well as to St. James in Warren and St. John the Baptist during the relevant time period. He died 6/22/64. Federal suit filed 1991 alleged Steubenville Diocese should have known Peltz had a drinking problem, yet it certified him as fit for service. Vatican permanently removed him from active ministry as of 6/14/07. facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Goschke was Absent on Leave from the Diocese of Steubenville after 1957, and by 1966 was working at parishes in the Diocese of Stockton. Believed to be terminally ill (debilitating heart attack) in prison as of 6/3/14. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. The lawsuit was dismissed on SOL by the OH Supreme Court 1/08. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_validation_error, Retired in 1998. No record of complaint at either place. Lawsuit filed in 2003 by two men accusing Schetter of sexual abuse when they were boys in the early 1960s. Died at age 97 in 2004. 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. Second man came forward in 2004 to allege abuse for two years when he ages 12-14 and a resident at Parmadale Childrens home. Arrested 1/04 on charges that he was growing marijuana in the church rectory and selling it. Javascript is disabled on your browser. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Katarskis died in 1993. On the dioceses list 3/1/19. God has created each person in the world to fulfill a specific mission and to fulfill a unique role in Gods plan of Charges against Weber were investigated by a grand jury in 2002. Suits settled at mediation 6/04. Became an attorney. The Diocese of Toledo recently added three names to its list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. In 8/02 Seminatore filed a countersuit, alleging conspiracy. At least two civil suits filed; settled in 1991. Placed on administrative leave (2004). Br. Clergy who have Abandoned Ministry or have been Voluntarily Dispensed from the Clerical State. In defiance of his Order, he left for Baltimore and went to work in DC for accused priest Rev. Toledo police investigation in 1985 into priests financial interest in two gay bars uncovered the allegation from his past. Marianist Newsletter 1/8/08 referred to him as a former Marianist.. Substantiated by Review Board (2020). Another suit alleging abuse of 13-14 yr old boy in 1980s was withdrawn after Ohio Supreme Court ruling. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail in 1993. On the dioceses list 6/21/19. Suits settled. Prior to ordination taught at Eastern Senior High School in the DC public school system 1968-75. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Deacon Romo was assigned to St. James Parish in Toledos Old South End from 1980 to 2005, before moving to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. First (in their public one). Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of at least two boys 1959-1961 while assigned to Immaculate Conception in Bellevue. Pled guitly 1991 to abuse of 4 boys; spent 3 months in jail. Status: No longer in Diocese.. 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). Sentenced to 90 days jail 12/09. Diocese announced 4/09 that it had received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam abused a minor in the 1970s. Civil suit filed by two victims and settled in 1992. Reportedly laicized in 1963. Allegations against them range from credible to substantiated to admitted. 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. Noted to have left ministry. Pater left for Rome to study in 1982 and became a Vatican diplomat in Africa, Australia, Vatican City and India. At least 9 civil suits. On dioceses list 10/31/18. Because these clerics were deceased, and posed no threat, no canonical process took place and thus these cases were not submitted to the Review Board (which was established in 2004). Name appeared on a child-porn web site based in aforeign country and the US Customs had begun an investigation. If you continue to use this site, you agree with it. Parmadale offered treatment to children with emotional problems. Would return to Cincinnati in the summers. Returned to Youngstown area in 1990; Bishop Malone persuaded Saginaw MI diocese to take him; worked there for the next 12 years. She had reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 2002. Meiring asked to leave the priesthood in 1983 and worked as a licensed counselor and clinical supervisor with transgendered people and youths with gender-identity problems. On leave beginning 1990. Named in numerous 2003 civil suits, with at least 28 plaintiffs. Name released 4/02 as a priest no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. On the dioceses list 10/31/18. Dismissed from the clerical state (2007). Removed by the Diocese in 6/09 after newly reported allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage student more than 30 years before. He said Schmelzer began touching him when he was 16 and then molested him at age 19 after giving him alcohol. Several complaints in 1950s 1960s. Seeking early release but state authorities are opposing it. Nothing done. 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