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. 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). Left church on total disability in 1987; psych reports showed he could not function effectively. Sentenced to life in prison without parole 12/30/08 on charges he raped an 8-year-old boy in 1992. First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 10/31/18. On Sex Offender Register 1/21/12. This was after a tribunal of three canonists determined the charges were not confirmed. Died 4/15/06. The Ministry restricted due to an allegation which had not yet been substantiated. The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released a list of 71 names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing children on August 1. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Noted to have been laicized and to be deceased. ODonnell was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. On dioceses list 10/29/18. Laicized early 1990s. Gray has finally surrendered his teaching certificate. Died 4/14/16. You can download this complete dataset at the ProPublica Data Store. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Weaver asked for a leave in 2002. Put on leave in 2002 due to accusation of abuse of boy in 1980. Plaintiff dropped suit because of statute of limitations issues. system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. ; the time-period for that is unclear. database, and a factual summary of the allegations is provided for each McCool left the priesthood two years ago. He is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory beyond 1997. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison. Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for more up-to-date information on this priest abuse list as it becomes available. Hemstreet left active ministry in 1987 and in 1992 was arrested for sexually abusing a 10 yr old boy. Their efforts were Named Monsignor in 1992. In 7/18 a woman alleged that Zuccarelli molested her in 1982 when she was a student at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster. A Merson Law representative will contact you to discuss the next steps during the next available business day. According to a 2002 news report, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior. Brother Fintan. Administrator of home for mentally handicapped, run by the order. Review board found allegations credible. Pled guitly 1991 to abuse of 4 boys; spent 3 months in jail. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. June 21, 2002, and other Admitted to abusing 42 boys and young men. Placed on leave in 2002. Allegation noted to have been made after his death. One woman came forward in 2002; Oblate representatives acknowledged the complaints. Abandoned ministry (1987). Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. Said to have likely abused dozens of teen African American boys and girls 1975-1995. These clergy are subject to supervision for the remainder of their life as a cleric of the Diocese. first diocesan list on Placed on leave 3/05 and died in 9/05 before investigation complete. Permanently removed from public ministry (2007). Sentenced to 90 days jail 12/09. Died 4/17/11. McNulty wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to one of the brothers, and mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. Plaintiffs case dismissed on SOL; dismissal upheld by Appeals Court in 2006. TextStatus: undefined Assignments included parishes in Boardman, Youngstown, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Struthers, Canton, Warren, Niles, Kingsville, and Geneva. Worked at St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo OH 1976-1987, and 1995-2004 as a teacher, guidance counselor and administrator. } Permanently removed from ministry. Welch reportedly was transferred after other victims came forward. Ohio Sup. Removed 2003 after accusation of abuse of youth in 1979. Died 7/22/92. Left the priesthood in the late 1970s. min-width: 240px; 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. Sentenced 9/13 to two years probation with a five-month conditional sentence. 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. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_success, If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. He denied sexual contact with any child or adult. Please enable it in order to use this form. Noted to be deceased. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. On administrative leave until laicization in 10/14. Froehlich was named a monsignor in 1987 and retired on 1/31/14. For perspective, the first credible accusation is reported to have occurred in 1948 and the latest in 1995. Died 7/04. Taught at Newark Catholic High School (1960-1963) and at St. Charles Prep High School 1963 until his death in 2008. Scharf was placed on leave 3/02 after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1976. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Never publicly identified until 2003 when he was placed on admin. Arrested by federal agents in San Diego 1/29/16 on charges related to allegedly seeking to travel to Mexico to adopt and have sex with multiple female infants. 1996, Ordination year: Per 2002 articles, Kickel had nickname of The Feeler for molesting girls during religion class. Removed 2003. Denied allegations. Marianist Newsletter 1/8/08 referred to him as a former Marianist.. God has created each person in the world to fulfill a specific mission and to fulfill a unique role in Gods plan of In 1981 Stephney was assigned to a Cincinnati parish and was chaplain at a Cincinnati jail. Placed on leave. Howze sent him back to Cleveland after four years. Csaszar took his own life 12/2017. We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. In 1992 Schetter was told to stay away from children. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19. He died 6/22/64. Still on payroll of Archdiocese as of 4/07. Accused of rape of boy in 1975 and also abuse of the mans brother. John Gallen. Man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him in 1983. He is barred from performing any function connected with Sacred Ordination or presenting himself as a cleric. He also sexually molested a 12-year- old boy for 3 years, beginning in 1984. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. In a lawsuit filed in 2004, a woman claimed sexual abuse by Heil in 1965 when she was 16 years-old, which resulted in her becoming pregnant. At least one parent had complained to the diocese earlier. Invited in 1988 by Biloxi MS Bishop Howze to work in a parish; Howze aware of his abuse history. Noted to have been assigend to St. Marys in Massillon, St. Edwards in Youngstown, Our Lady of Lourdes in E. Palestine and St. Marys in Conneaut. Taught at Badin High, had been principal at Catholic Central High and principal and religion department chair at Lehman High School. Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. Church said man was over 18 at time. Died in 2001. First allegation in 1975 involved soliciting an altar boy for oral sex. Permanently removed 1990. Assigned to Borromeo Seminary High School and College 1967-76, and to Lake County Catholic High School 1972-73. Resigned from ministry in 2005. One woman said that Doerger also abused her deceased brother from late 1960s to 1980. May also have admitted abuse of others. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should Youngstown told Boston not to let him be around children. Court reinstated lawsuit 10/07. Plaintiff claimed she tried to tell the nuns at the orphanage but was punished and transferred to a residential school for girls for being defiant. Has been barred from active ministry as of 2004. Apparently these accusations were made known to Diocese before Bailey left the priesthood. Woman filed suit 10/02 saying Doyle sexually abused her in his office at St. Anthonys Orphanage. court documents and mainstream media articles that are the sources for this Allegation noted to have been received after his death. Civil suit filed 1993, settled 1997. As of 2002, Van Trieste, 87, was in a Maryland nursing home with dementia. Mulicas victim and family sued the diocese in 2003 for defamation. Left the Franciscans in 1986. Retired in 1990. 1964, Status: Voluntarily dispensed from clerical state, Ordination year: Parmadale offered treatment to children with emotional problems. This database was last updated Member of the traditionalist Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Died (2007). Assisted area parishes. She applauded the victim or victims who came forward with the recently reviewed allegations. Civil suit dropped 10/11 at plaintiffs request due to the statute of limitations. Died (1984). Katarskis died in 1993. Accused 2005 of ritual abuse of a girl in 1968-75. On Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Another accuser came forward in 2002 alleging abuse on trip in 1985. Mueller denied allegation and was allowed to retire 3/03. George A. Schmit, who was ordained in 1935 and died in 1984. Deacon Romo was assigned to St. James Parish in Toledos Old South End from 1980 to 2005, before moving to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. 1962, Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019), Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, The following are extern clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated, or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography, while serving in the Diocese. Died by suicide in 4/02 after being asked to come to diocesan offices to discuss an allegation that he had sexually molested a girl in 1980. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. 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. It was discontinued. Doyle died in 1987 at age 88. facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_validation_error, Toledo, Ohio 43604, Questions and Answers Regarding the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal, Office of Child and Youth Protection and Victim Assistance, Placed on administrative leave (2018). Brother for about 20 yrs. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Marrer took a leave of absence in 1971 and died in 1996. 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. ODonnell was then vicar general. Diocese removed plaque and his name from church building 6/15/11. Professor at Salve Regina University in RI from 2003 until her 2018 removal. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Toledo. She also tried to tell diocese in 1973 but then-Bishop Donovan rejected her claims. Pled guilty and charges involving six other boys dismissed. Civil suit filed 7/02 by first accuser. Civil suit filed 1991. Placed on leave in 11/18 after a man reported to the diocese 9/26 that Bouchard sexually abused him as a boy, ages 9-11. Similarly, a bishop may revoke a religious order priest's faculties (a license) to work in the diocese. Another adult male came forward to allege abuse as an altar boy. Abused minors in Youngstown OH diocese; sent for counseling & treatment. Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied womans claims. At least 7 known victims in two parishes from 1980s. Lang had received treatment and was allowed to return to work, per the list. In 4/12, Attorney Mitch Garabedian announced recent settlement of one claim involving Burrill. Noted to have been accused after his death. Not reported, Appeared under the heading: Lieberth referred to it as an isolated incident and auxiliary bishop Quinn persuaded victim and family not to call police. Beaver denied the allegation. Teaching license revoked by the state in 2013 after two people alleged abuse. In 1985 there were allegations that Shaffer and other religious had abused residents of the home. Federal suit filed 1991 alleged Steubenville Diocese should have known Peltz had a drinking problem, yet it certified him as fit for service. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. At some point he moved to CA. When confronted, he admitted the allegations were true and diocese sent him to a treatment facility. As of 2004 he was barred because of credible allegations. Died 12/27/07 in CA. Accused in 1985 of playing strip poker with boys, offering them money for oral sex, fondling them, and masturbating in front of them. 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. Woman complained in 2002 that Feltman had abused her when she was 9 in 1972 at St. Thomas Aquinas parish. Died 11/07. Father Nelson Beaver is accused of sexual abuse of a minor 25 Placed on leave in 2002 from Parmadale Family Services home after a man alleged sexual abuse there as a minor. Civil suit filed by at least one man. For further information on these clerics, one should consult their religious order/community or the diocese where the cleric is/was incardinated. On Administrative Leave until his death 1/12/15. Dismissed from the clerical state (2008). Served 3 three years of an eight-year sentence. Worked in Youngstown OH, Nairobi, Kenya, New York City, Columbus OH, Washington DC, Jersey City NJ, Louisville KY. Died 6/21/15 in Columbus. Assistant pastor St. Joseph Cathedral (1957-1960), Blessed Sacrament, Newark (1960-1963) and St. Thomas the Apostle, Columbus (1963-1964). On dioceses list 3/1/19. Wernets personnel file was destroyed when he died in 1980. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. Kelley died 6/09. 1965, Status: Permanently removed from public ministry, Appeared under the heading: On the Oakland dioceses list in 2019. One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. The identity of the 2nd priest is not specified due to confusion as to exact person. 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. 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. Sent for treatment in 1985 then worked in MD. Allegations noted to have been received after Hennesseys death. Accused in 2005 of abusing a boy during a rectory overnight in 1970. Ft. Worth helped her with therapy until she could approach Cleveland 6/08. In 2002 he was working for Toledo Public Schools as dean of students at a high school. Permanently removed from public ministry (2005). Per a eulogy posted online, Geiger had been a pastor, teacher, and editor of the diocesan newspaper. 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. Not placed on leave until 5/06 when diocese investigation was completed and allegations were credible. Another victim also has come forward. Laicized, per the dioceses list in 6/19. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. Sent for counseling and reassigned to parish. Died 9/25/86. If you continue to use this site, you agree with it. He is not indexed beyond 1988. Laicized in 1998 after church trial. Was an O.S.F.S. Friar John McGuire, formerly Gather Conrad McGuire. Laicized in 1988. Bennett was accused in a 7/18 lawsuit of sexually abusing a freshman boy multiple times in 2002-2003 at St. Charles Prep. Laicized. Three accusers filed suit in 07/02. Pled guilty in a plea agreement 4/13/16. Allegations noted to have been received after Lyons death. Deceased. Anna Pouza, Heil transferred to a Bismarck ND parish in around 1966, and left the priesthood around 1967. Merson Laws Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List was compiled from accounts of sexual abuse by a member of the Ohio Catholic Church network. He admitted in therapy to abusing as many as 90 (diocese said really 14-16). Barred from public ministry. Laicization announce 3/19/15. One victim said Welch abused him when he was ages 12-14, and that when he was 15 he told the pastor. Took leave when suit filed. Deceased. Place on administrative leave and faculties suspended (2003). First named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Steubenville on its list 10/31/18. At least two victims sued him prior to 4/02. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Had people take off their clothes and look at their bodies in mirrors, to tell them how good their bodies were and that Jesus loved them and their bodies. Gallen sent another letter in 1994. Removed from duty 1993 after accusation of sexual abuse of teen boy during late 1970s-early 80s. 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. Laicization announced 11/07. Abandoned the priesthood (1995). 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. Suits filed in 2003 by at least 7 plaintiffs. Laicization announced 8/19/16. Placed on administrative leave in 1994, resigned from active ministry a few months later. Per 12/02 article, Garand was murdered in Florida in 1982. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1963. Requested and granted leave of absence (1987). 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. probation. Dismissed again 1/10. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. Permanently removed from public ministry (2009). Placed on leave after he admitted in 2001 that he had sexual encounters with boys between 1984 and 1999. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Lucas did not deny the accusations. Father Nieset was ordained in 1956 and served at 13 parishes, schools, and other institutions before retiring in 1995. Four more women and the father of another came forward with similar charges. Died (2015). Died 05/03/14 at age 98. Suit dismissed by Court 1998. We've attached a copy of your submission to this email. Died 10/23/12. Three additional allegations received within one month. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Lawrence Charles Scharf. Dismissed from the clerical state (2007). WebThere are 34 publicly accused child molesting clerics on BishopAccountability's list for the Toledo Diocese: Thomas J. Beauregard, Nelson Beaver, Michael Doyle, Philip S. Assistant Director of the Over-the Rhine Youth Club in 1966. Laicized 1999. Two other suits filed in Minnesota in 1988. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. In 1966 families met with Msgr.