Admitted to molesting at least eight boys 1968-1985. Claims involved 4 boys and 1 girl. Died (1978). Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for more up-to-date information on this priest abuse list as it becomes available. He said Schmelzer began touching him when he was 16 and then molested him at age 19 after giving him alcohol. Weaver admitted to one regretful advance toward the youth. At least six other women then came forward with same allegations. Deceased. After ordination Schutte spent a year in a St. Augustine FL parish, after which he returned to his native OH. Shrimplin was ordained a deacon in 1974 and says he left the active diaconate of his own accord in 1987. On leave beginning 1990. 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. The lawsuit was dismissed on SOL by the OH Supreme Court 1/08. Per a 1990 news report, Ruglovsky admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20-year period. Named publicly by the diocese as accused on its list 3/9/19. In 1992 Schetter was told to stay away from children. Accused of abuse of several boys. Died (1979). A list of their assignments or service in the Diocese can be found by clicking on their name below. 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. Still a registered sex offender as of 1/2/10. Placed on leave 5/22/15 after diocese received allegation against him of child sexual abuse. Assistant Director of the Over-the Rhine Youth Club in 1966. 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. Died (2017). Accused of molesting a 14-year-old altar boy in 1981. Suit dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court on statute of limitations 6/06. Abandoned ministry (1987). His name was not released on public list until diocese was pressured by the press. The kissing was allegedly repeated by then-Msgr. Ordained as deacon in 1973. Fired in 2002. John Gallen. It notes removal from public ministry in 2008 due to credible allegation in 1975, before ordination. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_error, Marianist Newsletter 1/8/08 referred to him as a former Marianist.. The diocese said text messages between the two referenced a nude photo of the boy. First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Youngstowns list 10/29/18. Pastor of Resurrection in Lexington and St. Mary of the Snows in Mansfield since 2010 when suspended in 10/18 after allegation he sexually abused a minor more than 25 years prior. Late Bishop Hoffman acknowledged that Shrimplin was removed from active diaconal ministry. 3rd man settled 2004 and 4th man filed civil suit 2/08 in Florida alleging abuse on trip to Florida in 1975 or 1976. Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List: A list of Roman Catholic Priests & Clergy members of the Ohio Diocese accused of sex abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Dismissed from the clerical state at the request of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (2006). Died 10/23/12. This database was last updated probation. Left active priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974. On medical leave of absence beginning 3/14. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of at least two boys 1959-1961 while assigned to Immaculate Conception in Bellevue. One woman said that Doerger also abused her deceased brother from late 1960s to 1980. Co-founder of Youth Homes for teenage wards of the court and county children services. The graph above indicates the year substantiated abuse occurred (blue line), and the year the substantiated allegation of abuse was reported to the Diocese of Toledo (dotted orange line). previously. Allegation noted to have been received after his death. 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. No criminal charges filed due to SOL. In 2016 a man spoke publicly about being molested at age 16 by Ritchey in 1974. He is accused of spanking their bare bottoms. Twenty-one more accusers, women and men, came forward. Jesuit Provincial in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter of apology from Gallen. First named publicly as accused on the Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. According to a 2002 news report, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior. Learned in 2011 that he was working in Detroit area as late as 1/11 as church organist. One resident died of AIDS. Died in 1967 at age 85. Accused of abuse of minor between 1982- 1984. In 1992 a woman came forward to allege abuse as a child by Wernet. Trial set for 3/04. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. McCool left the priesthood two years ago. He is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory beyond 1997. Worked in Youngstown OH, Nairobi, Kenya, New York City, Columbus OH, Washington DC, Jersey City NJ, Louisville KY. Died 6/21/15 in Columbus. It notes that he is no longer in ministry. If wish to start over, please click the button. Arrested 1/04 on charges that he was growing marijuana in the church rectory and selling it. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Noted to be deceased. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Died 10/7/91. and the clerical state, Ordination year: Died 2/6/13. He said he got no response. Civil authorities notified. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. Convicted of a sexual offense committed against 14 year old girl in 1987 (referred to as misdemeanor charges of sexual imposition and contributing to sexual abuse of a minor). Nevertheless, the religious order priest is still under the authority of his religious superior. Putting it secretly on your website is like putting a note in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean, Ms.Vercellotti said. Given Life of Prayer and Penance per 2010 Catholic Directory. Reason he was not ordained was not announced until 10/04 when he was criminally charged. The victimthat came forward, I am completely grateful for their courage, Ms.Vercellotti said. Accused in 1985 of playing strip poker with boys, offering them money for oral sex, fondling them, and masturbating in front of them. Bishop began process to remove Loyd permanently. Public allegations in 2002 that he abused at least 3 teenage girls between 1964-1966 while he was religion instructor at Central Catholic High School. Prohibited from public ministry by the Society of Jesus (2004). In 4/18 investigators said he left suicide notes. Retired 2005, still without privileges.On Leave of Absence until his death 7/18/18. Review board recommended his removal. Accused of abuse of several youths. In 1981 Stephney was assigned to a Cincinnati parish and was chaplain at a Cincinnati jail. Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. First named as accused on dioceses list 10/31/18. In 1990 a 20-year-old woman accused Louis of molesting and raping her several times when she was age 10. reflected here. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. FAX: 347-441-4171, 1525 Locust Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, Female Inmates Abused by Correctional Officers Gain Path to Justice, Important News Bulletin for Sex Abuse Victims NY Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program (IRCP), Merson Law in News Media Filing Lawsuit against Peter Rofe. She alleged in the lawsuit that Heil and a nun pressured her to give up the baby. Placed on leave in 2002 from Parmadale Family Services home after a man alleged sexual abuse there as a minor. Per court documents, Wright tried to adopt a baby from Mexico in 2014. The Diocese of Tucson, which published the In prison 11/11. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. He denied the allegation. Laicized in 1998 after church trial. Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state (1997). Case withdrawn but plaintiff settled claims re Harsham in 1994. Administrative leave is a term used for the temporary removal of a cleric from his assignment during an investigative procedure, prior to any determination of guilt or innocence. Sued several times. Still active priest 12/11. Permanently removed from ministry. 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. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Pled guilty in a plea agreement 4/13/16. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. Berry (in Lead Us Not into Temptation), the Linkup (in their Fallen Catholic Assigned to Borromeo Seminary High School and College 1967-76, and to Lake County Catholic High School 1972-73. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_validation_error, Not placed on leave until 5/06 when diocese investigation was completed and allegations were credible. Another victim also has come forward. Brother Fintan. Suspended by the diocese and sent for treatment. Suit filed in 1989 claiming Rothbauer sexually abused a girl starting when she was age 14, during counseling 1968-72. 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. After complaints in 1986, Pilarczyk sent Kelley to Paracletes, then assigned him to hospital chaplaincy with parish residence and ministry. Another former student came forward by 11/18, saying Bennett molested him when he was a junior in 5/81. Auxiliary Bishop Binzer knew of the complaints but reportedly did not inform Archbishop Schnurr. OH Sup Court ordered Court to release records 7/10. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). 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. Died 11/07. WebThe Diocesan Directory is currently being updated and moved to an electronic version. 1960, Status: Permanently dismissed from religious life Pled guilty and charges involving six other boys dismissed. Diocese paid Bals wife $800/mo 2000-2003 (while Bals living with her). Nelson Beaver. Diocese transferred him at least twice without telling anyone. Allowed to be counselor until 2003 suits were reported. Placed on administrative leave (2004). Archdiocese said it found the semblance of truth in the allegations and placed Shelander on leave in 3/06. St. James merged with Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Toledo in2005. 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. The Merson Law website uses cookies to improve your experience. Kelly Donaghy, senior communications director for the diocese, declined to detail the specific accusations made against the three clergy members. Roth was removed from position on a Toronto school board. Retired in 1998. Parents first complained in 1968 or 69; diocese said he would receive treatment but instead he was transferred to a new high school. Other victims came forward when charges filed. Abused minors in Youngstown OH diocese; sent for counseling & treatment. Welch reportedly was transferred after other victims came forward. Criminal charges also filed in 2005 but dismissed by judge during trial 11/05. 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