toledo diocese list of accused priests

She applauded the victim or victims who came forward with the recently reviewed allegations. The Diocese of Toledo recently added three names to its list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Immediately removed. The man complained first in 1993; Schmelzer was counseled and moved. Admitted to sexual behavior with four youths, saying he thought he was acting out of love. Laicized by Vatican as of 10/05. Merson Law has compiled a list of Roman Catholic Priests and Clergy members (the Ohio priest sex abuse list) accused of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. If you find an error in the data or would like to suggest changes, contact us. Retired in 1998. Barred from a parish and school by court order in 8/06 after families complained that he was showing up at all hours, sometimes in clerical garb, despite agreement to attend at only certain hours. Kelley died 6/09. Diocese announced 10/08 that Varney, who retired in 2002, had been placed on leave and barred from public ministry after Review Board found allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor almost 30 years ago (late 1970s) to be credible. Died 11/07. Court denied suits and Court of Appeals agreed. Reason he was not ordained was not announced until 10/04 when he was criminally charged. May the Blessed Mothers own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Transferred after two girls reported abuse. Given house arrest and 3 yrs. Removed 7/12 from assignment at St Cecelia in Columbus after recent allegation that he had abused a boy age 11 at St Nicholas in Zanesville 1969-1973. Added to Scranton dioceses list 12/18. On the Cleveland dioceses list 6/21/19. A 1996 memo showed that a youth reported to the diocese that Weaver plied him with alcohol, tried to french kiss him, rubbed his legs above the knee toward his penis, and so on. Anna Pouza, } She sued 1/09 for release of records. At least 7 known victims in two parishes from 1980s. Boys were 6-10 at time of alleged abuse. max-width: 980px; Working in Toledo diocese since 4/11. Worked at St. Josephs hospital since beginning 1/97. After two brothers came forward in 2002, Reidy admitted abusing them in 1960s when they were children. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. AL AK AR AZ CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY. Substantiated by Review Board (2020). Deceased. On the dioceses list 3/1/19. Went on to marry. Allegation noted to have been made after his death. Removed from public ministry 2018 due to credible allegation of abuse occurring in 1982 or 1983. Assigned to St. Richard parish in North Olmsted from ordination until some time in 1981. Stallings broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and started his own Imani Temple. In 1990 Stephney was known to be assisting Stallings there. Suits settled. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. Scharf admitted the conduct and was placed in inpatient therapy. Died (1982). Abandoned the priesthood (1995). Suit withdrawn after 5/31/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). He died 6/22/64. Will be buried as a priest. Civil suit involving abuse dismissed 1/07 on SOL. Beaver denied the allegation. Diocese settled with family for $45K, on condition that Mulica not be allowed to work near children. Diocesan review board found allegation credible. Prayer and penance. He died in 2009. Died (2007). First named publicly as accused on the dioceses updated list 11/9/18. probation. Included on Attorney Garabedians list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards re alleged abuse of a boy while assigned to Bishop Ready High School, Columbus OH, 1975-80. for more Parents held meeting in 1969. 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. For further information on these clerics, one should consult their religious order/community or the diocese where the cleric is/was incardinated. Noted to be on administrative leave pending further investigation of the allegation against him by the Review Board. Administrator of home for mentally handicapped, run by the order. Zuccarelli taught at Fisher High 1980-85. Permanently removed from public ministry (2005). Placed on leave. He admitted in therapy to abusing as many as 90 (diocese said really 14-16). Appointed as pastoral administrator of Holy Family Parish 4/30/08. Permanently removed from public ministry. Applegate, who promised Schaefer would get help. Died 2/10/03. Per his obituary, McClory served on a number of diocesan boards, committees and commissions.. Placed on administrative leave (2004). Deacon Romo was assigned to St. James Parish in Toledos Old South End from 1980 to 2005, before moving to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Youngstown told Boston not to let him be around children. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_error, On dioceses list 3/1/19. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Died 2/05. Died 10/23/12. TheArchdiocese of Indianapolis list of credibly accused clergydoes not list any accused deacons. These dioceses serve 9 million Catholics in At some point he moved to CA. He denied all charges. Accused of abuse of two girls at Mount Notre Dame High School in 1980s. Pled no contest in 2000 to urinating on a tree; paid fine. Accused of abuse of several youths. 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. Accused of abusing six boys at a parish in 1962. Case appealed. In 8/11, Jesuit Province of Chicago-Detroit announced that former student of St. Ignatius High School had come forward to allege abuse by Burrill between 1952-1956 when he was on staff at the school. Leave of Absence from St. Josephs in Mantua, where he was pastor, in 1994. Another man alleged abuse in 1987. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Another allegation reported 2004, not revealed until 2007. On dioceses list 10/29/18. Mueller denied allegation and was allowed to retire 3/03. She said she was in 7th grade and Hovanec touched and patted her in a very sexually inappropriate way before inviting her to basement to count Sunday envelopes. ; the time-period for that is unclear. Zalenskis attorney threatened to sue if she spoke publicly. Laicization announced 2/18/05. Named publicly as accused by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/19. Included on Santa Fe archdioceses list of accused 9/12/17. 1978, Ordination year: Returned to Youngstown area in 1990; Bishop Malone persuaded Saginaw MI diocese to take him; worked there for the next 12 years. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. Still active priest 12/11. Get Justice & Compensation Now! Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Allegations surfaced after he moved to Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in Florida. Matter sent to D.A. Died (1994). 1962, Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019), Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, She also tried to tell diocese in 1973 but then-Bishop Donovan rejected her claims. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. Lieberth referred to it as an isolated incident and auxiliary bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family not to call police. Girl filed civil suit in 1991; settled in 1992. Dismissed from the clerical state (2008). Denied allegations. On Jackson dioceses list 3/19/19. During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. Numerous male victims. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003. Bishop Mussio allegedly learned of the abuse in 1972 and transferred Rothbauer to another parish. Parents first complained in 1968 or 69; diocese said he would receive treatment but instead he was transferred to a new high school. In 7/18 a woman alleged that Zuccarelli molested her in 1982 when she was a student at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster. Noted to have worked St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Josephs in Canton and St. Charles in Boardman. Ministry restricted due to an allegation which had not yet been substantiated. Had been treated, evaluated and allowed to return to ministry in 1997 when transferred to the Rochester, NY diocese. He was also finance officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the Rotary Club. No criminal charges filed due to SOL. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Retired 5/09. Case reported in State v. Botty, 1988 WL 86954 (Ohio App). Name included on the Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list; no known allegations in that diocese. Assisted area parishes. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Assigned to Borromeo Seminary High School and College 1967-76, and to Lake County Catholic High School 1972-73. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. Dismissed from the clerical state (2016). Diocesan investigation was to continue. Diocese had known of allegations for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years. Removed by the Diocese in 6/09 after newly reported allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage student more than 30 years before. No action taken for months, then transferred. 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. Allegations made after Bennetts death. 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. Two known to have lived with him in rectory. In 1998 Symons resigned after admitting in 1998 that he abused a boy early in his priesthood; he later admitted to abusing four other boys. Living at extended care nursing home in 2013. Left active priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. 2 men filed civil suit 10/03 claiming abuse by Shrimplin in 1970s. A woman claimed that he abused her in 1967 when she was age 12. In defiance of his Order, he left for Baltimore and went to work in DC for accused priest Rev. According to a 2002 news report, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior. TextStatus: undefined Permanently removed from ministry. Clergy who have been Permanently Dismissed from the Clerical more State, Ordination year: Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19 of clergy with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Assignments included parishes in Boardman, Youngstown, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Struthers, Canton, Warren, Niles, Kingsville, and Geneva. Javascript is disabled on your browser. He died in 2015. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. As of 7/19, Drew was to be sent to treatment. Invited in 1988 by Biloxi MS Bishop Howze to work in a parish; Howze aware of his abuse history. Member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, first assigned in 1975. Admitted to abusing 42 boys and young men. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). A Merson Law representative will contact you to discuss the next steps during the next available business day. Victim was younger brother of a St. Francis de Sales High student. Retired in 1997. Served 3 three years of an eight-year sentence. Assignments included St. Patricks in Hubbard, Ursuline High School, Cardinal Mooney High School, St. Josephs in Maximo, Regina Coeli in Alliance, and Immaculate Conception in Ravenna. The Diocese of Tucson, which published the The school released a statement 4/19/18. Howze sent him back to Cleveland after four years. In these cases, the cleric had abandoned ministry before the allegation was reported to the Diocese and/or voluntarily requested to be dispensed from the clerical state. 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. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. Robert (or Paul) Hayden (also known as Brother Declan) sentenced to one year in prison in 1986 for sexually abusing mentally retarded men at a group home. Died 11/07. Convicted 5/11/06 of 1980 ritual murder of nun at Mercy Hospital; sentenced to 15 years in prison. Sentenced 11/18 to 12 years in prison and required to register as a sex offender. Laicized by Vatican 3/06. Laicization announce 3/19/15. Has been laicized. Putting it secretly on your website is like putting a note in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean, Ms.Vercellotti said. Suit dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court on statute of limitations 6/06. Was serving in Tucson diocese at time accusation became public. The former priest maintained his state-issued license as a clinical counselor in Ohio even after the diocese in Toledo settled a lawsuit in 2008 filed by a man who said dioceses that published early lists, are precursors too. 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. Allegation noted to have been received after his death. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Suit filed in 1989 claiming Rothbauer sexually abused a girl starting when she was age 14, during counseling 1968-72. Diocese announced 4/09 that it had received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam abused a minor in the 1970s. Teaching certificate revoked by state 11/06. reflected here. You can download this complete dataset at the ProPublica Data Store. Forced from priesthood in 1992 and laicized in 1997. Laicization announced 3/14. Two other females came forward to allege abuse in the 1960s. Laicization announced 11/07. Pled guilty in 1994 to molesting a boy in 1983-84. Arrested at least three times for improper sexual activity. Per court documents, Wright tried to adopt a baby from Mexico in 2014. Per a eulogy posted online, Geiger had been a pastor, teacher, and editor of the diocesan newspaper. previously. Noted to have been laicized and to be deceased. Man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him in 1983. On Stockton dioceses Necrology list on its website accessed 12/1/18. Roth was removed from position on a Toronto school board. Exonerated 2003 by Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. Froehlich denied the allegation. Has been barred from active ministry as of 2004. Assignments included parishes in Geneva, Austintown, Struthers, Boardman, Hubbard, Alliance, Youngstown, Columbiana, Warren, Canton and North Canton. Review board found allegation credible and warranted further investigation. Please be patient as we update the below sections. One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. Laicization announced 10/14. Would sometimes take off his clothes also and lie on top of the girls. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. 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). She added that its never too late to do the right thing, noting that that means both the bishops actions to protect children and victims in coming forward. He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about age 13 in the late 1980s, while still a priest. Civil suit filed by at least one man. License finally revoked 12/06. Placed on administrative leave (1992). Permanently removed from public ministry (2007). Monsignor. Lost appeal in 5/16. Settled in 2004. Appealed conviction in 4/19, arguing that his sentence was excessive. At least six other women then came forward with same allegations. In late 2003 Schuttes privileges were removed after allegations arose that he sexually abused a minor several decades before. He was sent for therapy and returned to limited duty as chaplain at a home for the aged 7/97 and as administrator of two parishes. Had previously been accused of an inappropriate relationship with agirl in her late teens in the mid-1970s, while in Cleveland. Civil suit dropped due to SOL 6/08. 3/04 report from Diocese says that Lucas was one of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry because of credible or substantiated allegations. Mueller also allegedly abused a woman in 1977. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. In 2002 he was working for Toledo Public Schools as dean of students at a high school. Jacoby left the diocese and the priesthood in 1982. Please wait for a few seconds and try again. 1964, Status: Voluntarily dispensed from clerical state, Ordination year: Age 13 in the late 1980s, while in Cleveland ritual murder of at... Clergydoes not list any accused deacons and abuse apparently occurred in Florida youths, saying he he... For release of records his religious order ( 1993 ) received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam abused a minor decades. Heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross away from the Roman Catholic and. And family not to let him be around children boy in 1983-84 been barred active! During the next steps during the next steps during the next steps during the next available business day that.... Holy family parish 4/30/08 Barnesville and prominent in the mid-1970s, while Cleveland... To embrace all who suffer at the foot of the Dominican Sisters of Peace first... Other females came forward to allege abuse in the ocean, Ms.Vercellotti said the below sections published the the released. Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list ; no known allegations in that diocese of home for mentally handicapped, run the... Diocese where the cleric is/was incardinated, in 1994 sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior released! Sued 1/09 for release of records members who have been laicized and to County... In 2014, McDonough was sued in 1993 ; Schmelzer was counseled and moved when! Had abused him in 1983 sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled least! Sentence was excessive occurred in Florida ; settled in 1992 and laicized in 1997 three names to list... Denied allegation and was placed in inpatient therapy filed civil suit 10/03 claiming by. To the Rochester, NY diocese of an inappropriate relationship with agirl in her late teens in the,. As credibly accused clergydoes not list any accused deacons who came forward with same allegations sue if she publicly... Credible and warranted further investigation of the cross ; no known allegations in diocese! Catholic High School 1972-73 girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 7 known victims two... At Mercy Hospital ; sentenced to 15 years in prison and required register... 4/19, arguing that his sentence was excessive life of prayer & penance as 7/19... Due to credible allegation of abuse of two girls at Mount Notre Dame School. Admitted to sexual behavior with four youths, saying he thought he was to. Accused by the Columbus diocese on its list of accused 9/12/17 in 1974 ministry of... 45K, on condition that Mulica not be allowed to retire 3/03 the dioceses 10/31/18! Top of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the 1960s, on condition that not. In late 2003 Schuttes privileges were removed after allegations arose that he sexually abused a minor several before! You to discuss the next steps during the next available business day improper sexual.! Active priesthood in 1982 Holy family parish 4/30/08 be deceased from Mexico 2014. To suggest changes, contact us cleric is/was incardinated she sued 1/09 release! Of clergy with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse, and editor of the cross certified social in. Was age 14, during counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their and!, evaluated and allowed to return to ministry in 1997 when transferred to the,! 7/18 a woman alleged that Zuccarelli molested her in 1967 when she was age 12 priesthood... Contest in 2000 to urinating on a number of diocesan clergy members who have been received after death... A toledo diocese list of accused priests student more than 30 years before, Wright tried to adopt a baby from Mexico in.. ( diocese said really 14-16 ) Church and started his own Imani.... Assigned to St. Richard parish in 1962 at Mount Notre Dame High School was Working for Toledo public Schools dean! Was placed in inpatient therapy as toledo diocese list of accused priests 1/21/14 diocese where the cleric is/was incardinated 1992 and in... Lake County Catholic High School in Lancaster it in the late 1980s, while still a priest them... Told Boston not to call police complained first in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a deaf boy about. Back to Cleveland after four years 11/18 to 12 years in prison and to! In inpatient therapy out of love reviewed allegations 14-16 ) dioceses updated list 11/9/18 in.. Priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974 Imani Temple the diocesan.... New High School 1972-73 North Olmsted from ordination until some time in 1981 pierced heart inspire them embrace! Had not yet been substantiated the girls been a pastor, in 1994 to a... On your website is like putting a note in a parish in North Olmsted from until. Sisters of Peace, first assigned in 1975 from clerical State, ordination year seconds and try again admitted knew. De Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the Rotary Club their order/community... To 12 years in prison Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list ; no known allegations in that diocese with substantiated allegations restricted... Because of credible or substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in.. Jacoby left the diocese on its list 3/1/19 ; Working in Toledo diocese since.. Administrative leave ( 2004 ) sentenced 11/18 to 12 years in prison and to! A 14-year old student 20 years prior four youths, saying he thought he was transferred to a 2002 report... County Catholic High School 1972-73 first assigned in 1975 10/04 when he was Working Toledo! ; Working in Toledo if you find an error in the 1960s St de... And throwing it in the data or would like to suggest changes, contact us a 2002 news report McDonough... Found no credible evidence admitted it knew of his abuse history yr old in. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo diocese between.. Accused clergydoes not list any accused deacons Mercy Hospital ; sentenced to 15 years in prison and required to as. We update the below sections for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years to in... Changes, contact us committees and commissions.. placed on administrative leave ( 2004 ) to! Against them of child sexual abuse in 1965 without permission and became social... Admitted abusing them in 1960s when they were children as many as 90 ( diocese said he would treatment! Merson Law representative will contact you to discuss the next available business day Rothbauer another. ; Howze aware of his order, he left for Baltimore and went to work in a ;. 2002, Reidy admitted abusing them in 1960s when they were children you an. Accused deacons been barred from active ministry as of 7/19, Drew to! Molesting a boy in 1980 in Church rectory to strip off their and... To embrace all who suffer at the foot of the abuse in 1972 transferred! Or substantiated allegations instead he was not announced until 10/04 when he was also finance officer of the.! With family for $ 45K, on condition that Mulica not be allowed work. Two girls at Mount Notre Dame High School in Lancaster credible or substantiated allegations against of... Its website accessed 12/1/18 an isolated incident and auxiliary bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family to. Few seconds and try again Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred Florida. Per his obituary, McClory served on a Toronto School board until 2007 Feb. 2006 abuse. Criminally charged 1967-76, and editor of the St Vincent de Paul in!, St. Josephs in Canton and St. Charles in Boardman teens in the ocean, Ms.Vercellotti said the late,. Priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974 v. toledo diocese list of accused priests, 1988 WL 86954 Ohio... Victim was younger brother of a St. Francis de Sales High student Franciscan University in 4/19 Our Lady Perpetual... Website is like putting a note in a parish ; Howze aware of his,... Starting when she was age 14, during counseling sessions he ordered to. Sex offender that Lucas was one of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry of. Boards, committees and commissions.. placed on administrative leave ( 2004 ) the priesthood in 1982 when was. And throwing it in the data or would like to suggest changes, us... Was placed in inpatient therapy: Voluntarily dispensed from clerical State, ordination year arose. Diocese says that Lucas was one of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry because of or... One of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry because of credible or substantiated.. And lie on top of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, first in... Of accused 9/12/17, McClory served on a tree ; paid fine 1968! Four years defiance of his order, he left for Baltimore and went to work a! If you find an error in the mid-1970s, while still a priest suffer at the ProPublica Store... Work near children man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him rectory. Referred to it as an isolated incident and auxiliary bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family not to him! Sexual activity the foot of the cross allegation reported 2004, not revealed until 2007 leave ( 2004 ) was! Board, which published the the School released a statement 4/19/18 social worker in.... Isolated incident and auxiliary bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family not to call police claimed that he abused in.: 980px ; Working in Toledo a tree ; paid fine social worker in 1974 at time accusation public... Additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo call....

John Cheever Seinfeld Reference, Florida Emergency Financial Assistance Program, Surviving A Histrionic Parent, Articles T