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List of Accused Priests in New York

The New York Catholic Diocese has faced a significant crisis of clergy sexual abuse, with a troubling history of sex assaults and cover-ups. Addressing this issue is crucial for justice and healing of sexually abused victims in New York. Survivors, often silenced, now find their voices heard through recent revelations.

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Last NameFirst NameDioceseStatusAccusations (Summary)
AdamoJosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the NY archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2003.
AlbinoJohn C.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledOne of four priests at St. Simon Stock in the Bronx accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy. The priest was removed from ministry and laicized.
AnsaldiJoseph C.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMonsignor Ansaldi was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. He died in 2015 and was accused of abusing a boy at a Mount Loretto orphanage 1953-67 and again in 1984-85.
ArundelEusebiusArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedEusebius was included on the Holy Name Province Franciscans’ list of those with substantiated allegations against them.
BaisiLindaArchdiocese of New York NYSettledEx-nun, left her order in 1979, was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 12-17, at St. Frances de Chantal in the Bronx. She admitted the abuse in taped conversations with the victim.
BarjacobaPeterArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2012.
BarrettMichael J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedBarrett was accused of sexually abusing a boy from 1974-78, and was ordained by Pope John Paul II in 1985. He was named pastor of St. Agnes in New York City in 2016.
BarryEdward M.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor placed on administrative leave in 10/19 due to allegations that he sexually assaulted a child decades prior.
BazalarJuanArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedPeruvian accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old altar boy. Conviction overturned, returned to Peru.
Betances-TorresMartinArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry.
BokulichDominicArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedBokulich, also known as Br. Leopold, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for abuse of four boys from one family.
BisaillonJoseph GilesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedReligious Brother named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province in late 2018.
BoccieriRonaldArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA man claimed in a lawsuit that Boccieri sexually abused him as a boy when his parents were Maryknoll lay missioners.
FloresJose Angel BorgesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedBorges was named publicly as credibly accused by the Northeast Jesuits on its list updated 11/1/2019, and was added to the Jesuits Central and Southern Province List 2/27/2020.
BoschettoLaurenceArchdiocese of New York NYSuedBecome religious brother in 1974. Accused of abuse as a novice brother and offering drugs to plaintiff.
BoxelaarGeorgeArchdiocese of New York NYSuedFrom Holland, Boxelaar was a priest at Carmelite Priory in Mantzville PA 1954-56, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Middletown NY 1956-57, and again 1962-85. He was accused of sex abuse of 7-year-old altar boys in 1973, but his parents did not press charges.
BoyleGerald A.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedBoyle is accused of sexually abusing a child, age 13-14, and a child, age 8-9, while serving as a priest.
BoyleFrancis V.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedAccused of past abuse of a minor, removed from ministry, and recommended to the Vatican’s CDF dismissal, but the allegation did not have “the semblance of truth”.
BradyJohn JosephArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA woman said she was abused every Sunday from 1944-48 at ages 7-11 by Brady, a former pastor at St. Catherine’s of Genoa in Manhattan.
TrunkJosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedTrunk’s name is included on the Franciscans’ Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
BradySeverinArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedBrady’s name is included on the Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
BradyTimothyArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedMarist brother who was accused of abuse of three boys and sentenced to prison. Assigned to Marist High School in Chicago.
BrennanCharles B.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Died in 1986. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list in 6/22. Claims eligible for the IRCP.
BrennanRobert J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the New York archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2008.
BucciLouis AnthonyArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedReligious Brother, named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province in late 2018, died in 1965.
BurkeThomas A.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/19 of sexually abusing a child, ages 11-14, at St. Sylvester’s in Concord 1966-69. Burke died in 1984 at age 72.
ByrneHarry J.Archdiocese of New York NYIndictedMonsignor Byrne was arrested on child porn possession charges at age 96, but was unable to participate in his own defense. He died in 5/20.
CalabreseDaniel A.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedConvicted 1992 of abuse of a teenage boy, sentenced to 90 days in jail, five years probation, and one year treatment. Laicized 2005, accused of abuse of a child, age 13-14, at Blessed Sacrament in West Brighton in 1989-90.
CampbellRoy B.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedThe Jesuits Northeast Province named Campbell as credibly accused in 2010 of abuse in 1955. Campbell died in 1977.
CampionDonald R.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province in 1/2022, died in 12/1988.
CarboRichardArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicized.
CardenRobert JohnArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry Died in 2008.
CarrollMauriceArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Carroll eligible for IRCP. Died in 1998.
CarrCornelius J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedCarr was being investigated by his Order for allegations of child abuse, and was accused of walking in on janitor Peter Modica raping a teen boy at Jesuit High in the 1970s, and proceeding to masturbate during the rape. Carr died in 2013, at age 93.
CarsonDavid L.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the archdiocese in 2005. Laicized. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19.
CarsonJohn F.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Died 8/3/11.
CassieroDanielArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Cassiero eligible for IRCP. Died in 2009.
CavalconteCharlesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedA Dominican friar was named publicly as accused of sexual abuse by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province in late 2018.
CasiraghiDominicArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesians list in 3/2020 of those with credible accusations against them, including Casiraghi. Details as to where or when the abuse occurred not given.
CharbonneauJordan H.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedCharbonneau’s name is included on the Franciscans’ Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
ClarkJoseph M.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedNamed in 2006 civil suit. Accused of abuse of one minor 1971-1972. Died 1986.
ClyneVincentArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Clyne eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2013.
ChiossoJamesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedChiosso, from Italy, arrived in the U.S. in 1953 and worked in NJ, CA, LA, NH, Italy. He died in 2011.
CoenCharles P.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor, retired, credible, substantiated accusation announced 9/18. Canonical process pending.
ColleranKevinArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicized. Died in 2016.
CollierMelory JosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedCollier’s name is included on the Franciscans’ Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
ConnollyEugeneArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Connolly eligible for IRCP. Died in 1995.
CoppingerJohn W.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedInitially Fr. Clifford Coppinger, he was removed from active ministry in 2002 after allegation of “improper behavior” in the past.
CrostonDaniel J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Croston eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1994.
CullenBernard A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19.
CunninghamThomas A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Cunningham eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1956.
CurleyThomas J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedCurley is accused of sexually abusing an altar boy beginning in 1978. He also abused other boys.
CurranJames X.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy, who was a Monsignor Farrell HS student on Staten Island. The abuse allegedly occurred in the 1960s or 1970s.
D’ArgenioHerbert F.Archdiocese of New York NYIndictedHerbert’s Boys was a group of boys at St. Theresa’s in the Bronx.
DeveryThomasArchdiocese of New York NYSuedDevery acknowledged to parishioners that he had been accused of sexually abusing a minor about forty years prior, but was kept in ministry. The accuser filed a lawsuit under the Child Victims Act.
DicksonDonald PatrickArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDeacon Patrick Ignatius was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19, removed from ministry, and died in 2005. He worked with youth at Our Lady of the Rosary and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester.
DittrichAndrew C.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedThe Jesuits Northeast Province listed him as credibly accused in 2019 and notes that he worked in the Philippines 1954-57 and that he was at Rutgers U. in NJ 1970-77 and Rider College 1977-89. He died in 1990.
DobranskyEdward J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Dobransky eligible for the IRCP. Left ministry. Married in 1984. Died in 2017.
DonachieAdrianArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDonachie’s name is included on the Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
DoughertyDaniel M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Dougherty eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1978.
DonovanJohn J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedBro. Ronald was accused of abuse in the mid-1960s in the Bronx, and died in 2000.
DoolanJohn M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedDoolan admitted to abuse in the 1960s-1970s and was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on 1/15/2019. He died 5/5/2008.
DoyleFrancesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSister Mary Andrew was accused of sexual abuse of at least two girls at Notre Dame School in Manhattan in the mid-1940s. She left the order years later.
DrakeRoy A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedAccused in 2005 of raping and sodomizing a 13-year-old boy and in 2014 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy, Drake worked at colleges and retreat houses and gave hundreds of workshops and retreats in the US and internationally.
DuenasJaime H.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedArrested at age 87 for forcible touching and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl, who filed a civil suit. He died earlier that month, on 4/26/19.
DuffyAidan T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedDuffy’s name is included on the Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
DuffyVincentArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order in 3/2020. Died 3/21/2009.
DwyerJohn F.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Parish priest. Air Force chaplain 1964-1986. Named as credibly accused by the archdiocese on its list in 6/22. Noted to have been removed from ministry and laicization process pending at death. Died 1/12/20, age 90.
EremitoAnthony JosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedEremito sexually abused a 15-year-old altar boy in NJ in 1980, and was removed from active assignments in 1992. He was allowed to work in Lubbock, TX 1998-2002, and was laicized in 2006.
FajardoRicardoArchdiocese of New York NYSuedFajardo was ordained for the Diocese of La Vega in the Dominican Republic and was assigned to St. Catherine of Genoa in Manhattan from 1999-2010.
FaraoneJoseph J.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedAfter leaving the priesthood, Faraone worked at a facility for those with cerebral palsy and brain injuries. He was convicted of sexually abusing a 50-year-old brain-injured woman and served a one-year jail sentence.
FennessyKeithArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedFennessy was suspended from St. Columba’s in Manhattan in 6/15, and filed a lawsuit against Cardinal Dolan in 5/20, claiming he was falsely accused. He was laicized in 6/22.
FerroSalvatore A.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledEdmund Rice Christian Brothers accused Ferro of sexual abuse by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Two men claim abuse in the 1970s while students at Msgr Farrell High School on Staten Island.
FitzgeraldJoseph D.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Fitzgerald eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1977.
FlahertyJohn A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Flaherty eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1971.
FlanaganEdwardArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedAccused of sexually abusing a boy 1962-1970, Flanagan worked at St John and St Mary church in Chappaqua NY and left the order in 1971, becoming a follower of Meher Baba and working as a writer-actor and bioenergy healer.
FlanaganJohn D.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicized.
FlorezAndrewArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedIn 6/20 the archdiocese announced that Florez had credible allegations against him of the sexual abuse of minors. Permanently removed from ministry. Laicized, per the archdiocese’s list of accused in 6/22.
FosterRaymond J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedTwo altar boys, ages 11 and 12, were abused by Foster and Rev. William Lombardy at St. Mary’s in the 1960s.
FogartyEdmund F.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor Fogarty was accused of sexually abusing a girl at an orphanage. The girl said he forced her to have sex and was also abused by Sisters Helen, Joachim, and Georgine.
FoxVincent J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Fox eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1994.
CarrollPatrick M.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedCarroll was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy during 1992-93 at St. Joseph’s in Yonkers. Carroll died in 2002.
GaskinMatthew L.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedGaskin’s name is included in the Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
GaffneyThomas J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor Gaffney, who taught at Cardinal Hayes HS and St. Joseph by the Sea HS on Staten Island, was accused of sexual abuse by a 29-year-old man who claimed there were seven other victims. Gaffney filed countersuit, died weeks later.
GallantAlfred F.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedRemoved in 2002 after recent accusation of abuse, sentenced to a life of prayer and penance.
GallantJohn P.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedSued in 2002, accused of abusing a girl over a two-year period, removed from ministry, laicized.
GalliganDamianArchdiocese of New York NYSettledMarist brother working in the NY archdiocese, accused of abusing a boy in NJ for a period of 5 years, 1977-83. Trial held in 11/13, and jury awarded $2.4M against Galligan.
GaristoJamesArchdiocese of New York NYGuilty pleaGaristo is accused of sexually abusing a boy from 1993 through 1998. The boy claims that Garisto started grooming him in grade school and pursued him at his father’s house in PA.
Garisto was arrested on charges of sexually abusing a boy in the Philadelphia area 1995-2002, but the charges were withdrawn due to the statute of limitations.
Arrested again in Philadelphia 5/4/2022, charged with the sexual abuse of a boy starting in 2006, and ending in 2010.
GentileGennaroArchdiocese of New York NYSettledGentile’s 30-year career was marked by abuse of boys. One priest wrote anonymous letter to Archdiocese in 1995 and followed through personally in 1996.
GibbonsThomasArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Gibbons eligible for the IRCP. Left ministry. Died in 2017.
GerathyKennethArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Gerathy eligible for IRCP. Died in 2013.
GiganteLouis R.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedGigante is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl. He left millions of dollars to a son he had while a priest.
GiulianoAnthony J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedA 43-year-old man filed a police report accusing Giuliano of sexually abusing him at age 15 in the rectory of Holy Rosary in Baychester 1987-88. Giuliano denied the allegation and was suspended from two parishes.
GoldenMatthew P.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Golden eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1987.
GordonLawrenceArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedAssistant principal of all-boys Mount St. Michael Academy in Bronx found to be in possession of child pornography on USB drive.
GormanRichardArchdiocese of New York NYSettledAfter credible allegations of sex abuse of boys, Gorman was removed from Bronx parish and later settled with alleged victims. He died on 1/23/18.
GreeneWilliam T.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor. Accused of sexually abusing a 13-year old boy in 1956-57, and a second man in 1954-59, while working as the music director for the archdiocese.
GregoryStephen B.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedGregory was accused of sexually abusing a boy over two years at St. Rita’s in Staten Island. He denied the allegations.
HarrisonRobertArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedCardinal Hayes High School teacher, basketball coach, assistant principal, admitted to sexual abuse of 10 minors, removed from ministry, sent to a “facility”, district attorneys notified.
HarringtonJohn M.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMonsignor. Longtime director of Family Services for New York Catholic Charities, also parish priest and chaplain for a Children’s Home.
HartnettRichard G.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedHartnett was named publicly as credibly accused by the Northeast Province Jesuits list updated 11/1/2019 of abuse of a minor in 1975. He died in 2017.
HarrisWallace A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor Harris was placed on leave after allegations of sex abuse of a minor in late 1980s, and was permanently removed from active priesthood in 2010 after denying all allegations.
HavertyJohn P.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Superintendent of Schools for the archdiocese. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Haverty eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1980.
HeideHerman L.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledHeide was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese of abusing an altar boy in 1967-69. Heide died in 1997.
HennessyPlacidArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedHennessy’s name is included on the Holy Name Province’s list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse. He died in 1959.
HennessyPaul KevinArchdiocese of New York NYSuedEntered the Order in 1949, professed final vows in 1958, and was named in a 2005 civil suit. Accused of abuse of the plaintiff, and other issues, but his appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court.
HerlihyJoseph ReginaldArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDominican St. Joseph Province named a former priest as accused of abuse in late 2018.
HerzogJosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedThe Salesians’ Eastern Province named him publicly as accused in 3/2020. He died in 2013.
HicksEugene J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Hicks eligible for the IRCP. Died 1986.
HickeyJoseph W.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Hickey eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2014.
HiggsThomasArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian brother named publicly as accused in 2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or how many victims.
HoldenVincent FrancisArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Paulists on their list updated 10/7/19. Allegation reported in 2010 and 2019 of abuse in 1943 at St. Paul the Apostle in New York City. Died 8/23/1972.
HorganEdward D.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedHorgan was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province in 2019.
HoranWalter Hubert MariaArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDominicans St. Joseph Province named him as accused in late 2018, placing him in the NY archdiocese.
InzeoLawrence C.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedRemoved in 2003. Accused of abuse of a young male relative 1978 -1983. Assigned to Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh at the time. Laicization announced in 9/05. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19.
JeffersRobert A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly by archdiocese in 2018 as credibly accused. The claims were found “not proven” by the canonical process.
JenikJohn JosephArchdiocese of New York NYSuedAuxiliary bishop of New York beginning 2014, assigned to Our Lady of Refuge in the Bronx since 1978. Removed from public ministry in 10/18, accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy for 5 or 6 years, beginning in 1978.
JesselliKenneth A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedRemoved from assignment in 4/02 after allegation of past inappropriate behavior. Assigned to Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton-on-Hudson at the time of his removal. Laicized in 2005. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19.
JonesCarleton ParkerArchdiocese of New York NYSuedJones was accused of molesting an 8-year-old boy about 30 years prior, but the Dominicans’ Province of St. Joseph deemed the allegation not credible.
KavanaghCharles M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedKavanagh was removed in 2002 and accused of improper relationship with a minor male. He denied the allegation and filed suit against the accuser, who recanted and apologized.
KearnsWalter T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kearns eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1985.
KeehanJamesArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA boy claimed that Revs. Joseph Ansaldi, Eugen Mangan, staff member Bill Finley and other lay counselors sexually abused him.
KellyStephen J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kelly eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1993.
KellyKevinArchdiocese of New York NYSettledA 62-year-old man claimed Kelly sexually abused him repeatedly over a three-month period when he was in elementary school. He received a settlement from the archdiocese’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program.
KellyTimothyArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA man filed a suit against Kelly, claiming he was sexually abused in 1966 at St. Anselm’s Church in the Bronx.
KenningtonJohnArchdiocese of New York NYSettledKennington sexually abused a teenage girl and her younger brother, beginning when the girls were 11 and 8. The brother filed suit in 1993, settled in 2001, and the sister could not sue due to NY statute of limitations.
KiariePeterArchdiocese of New York NYAcquittedKiarie, a visiting priest from Kenya, was arrested in New York on charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy. He rejected a plea bargain and demanded a trial, and was found not guilty in 4/03.
KihmPeter J.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledAfter credible allegations of abuse of a male minor 30 years prior, Kihm was suspended from ministry and laicized. He settled with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese’s compensation program.
KopfmanWilliam FerrerArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedKopfman was named publicly by the St. Joseph Province Dominicans on its list update 6/21/19.
KreiserThomas L.Archdiocese of New York NYCharges DroppedArrested in 12/18 on charges of child sexual abuse, pled not guilty, charges dropped in 9/19, assigned to St. Joseph’s in Bronxville in 7/18, St. Patrick’s in Yorktown Heights 2011-17, Sacred Heart in Monroe 2017-18, St. Joseph’s in 7/18.
KuhlMorgan J.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedArrested 1999 for meeting 15-year-old boy on internet, sentenced to 4 months in half-way house and 4 months in-house arrest, reduced to 5 years’ probation and adherence to program at Trinity Retreat in Larchmont, fondled 16-year-old boy in 2002, laicized.
LaBelleRalph W.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledA priest was removed in 2002 for non-sexual misconduct with two 15-year-old boys, accused of molesting other boys before ordination, and of giving alcohol to aboy, age 11. He was laicized in 2005 and is currently on the archdiocese’s list.
KowalczykAdolph M.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedA man filed a lawsuit against three priests for encouraging him to engage in sexual acts with four girls. The priests were reinstated after the review board determined that the allegations against them were unsubstantiated.
LeBarJames J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against LeBar eligible for the IRCP. Died 2/21/08.
LennonJohn W.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedLennon was a priest in the Maryknoll order and was pastor of St John the Baptist in Yonkers, NY when he was suspended due to allegation he fondled a Cardinal Hayes High School student in mid-1970s during trips to Maine.
LeonardThomas P.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor Leonard is accused of sexually abusing a boy in 1976 at Church of the Incarnation in New York. Leonard died in 2018.
LeoneArthur T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2018. Laicization process was pending at the time of his death.
LoganPatrickArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian brother named publicly as credibly accused of abuse in 2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or number of victims.
LiebyChristopherArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian brother named publicly as credibly accused of sexual abuse by the order in 2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred.
LiguoriJames A.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedA man filed a civil suit against Liguori after being abused by the priest in 1969. The court found the allegations without merit.
LindemannRobert A.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedA Marianist brother was accused of sexual abuse by the Marianist Order and the Baltimore archdiocese.
LogueFrancis V.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Logue eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1981.
LombardyWilliam J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedLombardy was accused of sexually abusing two altar boys in the 1960s. He left the priesthood in the late 1970s, married and had a son, and his wife took their son to her native Netherlands.
LottRobert V.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledA man alleging abuse as a boy by Lott 1975-85 received $500K settlement from archdiocese compensation fund in 8/17. Lott went on to start charities.
LucianoWilliam J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedFather William Luciano was placed on administrative leave in 10/19 due to an allegation of inappropriate conduct in the 1980s. He served as pastor of Christ the King parish, Yonkers, since 2007.
LynchBernard J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedLynch was accused of abusing boys at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, and was tried for fondling one former student. He was found not guilty, and moved to London where he started a ministry for closeted gay priests.
LynchJohn J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry.
MaffeiJosephArchdiocese of New York NYSettledMaffei, who was assigned to Sacred Heart Retreat House in Ipswich, MA, allegedly abused a 12-year-old boy at the Marian Shrine in New Rochelle, NY.
MaloneDonald T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedArrested in 1979 for public lewdness, removed in 1988 from position as principal of Archbishop Stepinac High School, laicized, died in 2012.
MalloyPeter V.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian priest named publicly as accused of sexual abuse by the order, but no details given as to when or where the abuse took place, or number of victims.
ManganEugeneArchdiocese of New York NYSuedMangan was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19, and died in 1997. A boy claimed he suffered repeated sexual, emotional and physical abuse at the orphanage.
ManniAlvinArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedInvolved with Mary Help of Christians School in Tampa FL, including as its director three times. Named publicly as accused by the Salesian order in 3/2020.
ManzioneArthurArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDeacon. Removed in 8/03, accused of abuse in the early 1980s. Elementary school principal at the time of the alleged abuse. Laicization announced in 9/05. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19.
MarinoUmbertoArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Marino eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2004.
MartinPatrick H.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing altar boys at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Manhattan, Martin died in 1983.
MathewsStanley G.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Mathews eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1993.
MazzaAlbert J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedDeacon at Church of the Holy Name of Mary in Croton-on-Hudson. Removed in summer 2013 after allegations found credible.
McCarrickTheodore EdgarArchdiocese of New York NYIndictedBy 11/2021 there were 14 allegations against McCarrick of child sexual abuse. He was suspended and denied the allegations.
A man said McCarrick abused him for 20 years, starting age 11 in 1969. Pope JPII ordered a new investigation in 10/2018, and McCarrick resigned from College of Cardinals in 2018.
McCarrick was accused of abusing at least 7 boys from 1970-1990, and was charged with sexually assaulting a boy in MA in 1974. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was declared incompetent to stand trial.
In 2021, two news suits were filed against McCarrick, one by a former Newark archdiocesan employee and one by a priest. The suits claim unpermitted sexual contact and abuse of young men in the 1980s.
McCarrick was charged in WI with abuse of an 18-year-old in 1977, and was declared incompetent to stand trial and case suspended in 2024.
McCarthyJames F.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedAuxiliary bishop resigned in 2002 after admitting to affairs with women. A canonical process was pending.
McCarthyJohn JosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedMcCarthy was named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. He worked at Loyola High School in Baltimore MD 1946-1949.
McCormickRichard J.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedHigh school teacher, boys’ camp director, parish priest, active at Marian Shrine, Stony Point NY by 2005.
McDonaghJohn P.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list in 6/2022. Review Board found the allegation credible and substantiated. Canonical process was pending.
McDonaghCharlesArchdiocese of New York NYSettledTwo sisters accused monsignor McDonagh of sexually abusing them over 5 years beginning in 1972 when one was age 13 and the other age 7. McDonagh was later secretary to Cardinals Cooke and then O’Connor.
McGirrCharles J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against McGirr eligible for the IRCP. Died 1949.
McGuinessJoseph IgnatiusArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedThe Dominicans St. Joseph Province named him publicly as accused in late 2018. He died in 1994.
McGovernRobert B.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMcGovern was named as an alleged abuser of a teenage boy in NJ at some point after 1975 in an unrelated 2005 civil suit. He died 10/12/16.
McLucasJamesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedMcLucas was named as accused in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/18. The NY archdiocese received a report of the abuse in 2012 and revoked McLucas’s faculties.
McNeillLawrenceArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDeacon. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against McNeill eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2006.
McQuarrieRogerArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedMcQuarrie’s name is included on a list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
McSherryThomas PhilipArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedReligious Brother, professed 1957, named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Priory in late 2018.
McVeighJoguesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedJoseph P. McVeigh was included on the Holy Name Province Franciscans’ list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. He died in 2019.
MelicanMortimer J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Melican eligible for the IRCP. Left ministry in the early 1970s and married. Died in 2011.
MeehanJohn T.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMeehan was named publicly in 8/18 as credibly accused of having sexually abused a boy age 14-16 multiple times at Cardinal Hayes HS in the early 1980s.
MillsHenryArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA 17-year-old boy filed a lawsuit against Mills, who was removed from parish and later counter-sued.
MojeckiLeo JosephArchdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 9-11, in 1964-66, Mojecki spiked the boy’s tea with a drug and raped him. The teacher did nothing.
MurdockGeorge G.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMurdock was ordained in 1917 and molested eight boys in the late 1950s.
MurphyArthur E.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. From Ireland. Ordained in 1918. Spent his entire priesthood at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Manhattan. Died in 1959. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Murphy eligible for the IRCP.
NetterEdmund W.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a girl 1973-79, starting when she was 9, from the St. Anthony’s rectory in Nanuet NY and a house during vacations with her family.
NowakRandolphArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedA boy accused Nowak of abusing him from 1961-66, when he attended St. Mary’s Seminary High School in Glenclyffe, NY. Nowak has been removed from the faculty in 2004 for past allegations that “rose elsewhere”.
O’BrienEdward J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the New York archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims eligible for the IRCP. Died 4/9/02.
O’BrienWilliam B.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against O’Brien eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2014.
O’ConnellKenneth F.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMsgr. Sullivan was a parish priest in Manhattan, Mt. Vernon, Larchmont, and was accused of forcefully sodomizing a 12-year-old boy scout in 1973.
O’BrienEugene J.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledO’Brien was principal of Fordham Prep 1960-1980, Fairfield Prep 1983-1985, St. Peter’s Prep 1959-1960, and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome 1995-2002. He admitted to allegations of abuse of minors beginning in the 1960s.
O’BrienJohn FrancisArchdiocese of New York NYSuedSued 2005 for abuse by at least two others in the order and sexual harassment and retaliation by others.
O’ConnorJohn JustinArchdiocese of New York NYSuedFormer students at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx came forward to allege that O’Connor sexually abused them in the mid-1980s. He left the Irish Christian Brothers in 2012 and is the subject of “dozens” of allegations and lawsuits.
O’HareDaniel M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedAccused in early 2019 of sexually abusing a minor in the 1990s. The archdiocese reportedly learned of the allegation from the Orange County NY D.A. O’Hare denied the allegation. Placed on leave pending investigation.
O’HerlihyMichael D.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedIn 1980, a boy was sexually abused by a Catholic counselor. O’Herlihy was accused of abusing other boys at the school, but was dismissed on SOL in 2006.
O’KeefeJohn J.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMonsignor O’Keefe was suspended from his parish after allegations of sex abuse of a boy in the early 1980s. He was permanently removed from the parish after settlements with alleged victims.
O’ReillyRaymondArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedO’Reilly’s name is included on the Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
OlignyArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedOligny’s name is included on the Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
PaddackJohn N.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor Paddack was accused of abusing five boys in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, 1988-2002. He denied the allegations, resigned from his parish, and was sued by a man who claimed the church covered up his abuse and kept him in ministry.
ParrakowEdmond A.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedIncluded in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury report, on the Greensburg diocese’s list of credibly accused in 8/18, admitted to molesting about 35 boys over 17 years, worked in Greensburg diocese 1986-89, without restrictions, laicized in 2004.
ParsonsHarold J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Parsons eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2002.
PakulniewiczRaphaelArchdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor is accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 12 or 13, in 1966-68 at St. Anthony of Padua on Staten Island.
PetersonAnnArchdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused in a 12/19 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl over five years, beginning when the girl was age 10 in 1963, at St. Joseph’s parish school in Middletown. Peterson denied the allegation.
PfeifferJamesArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2002.
PhillipsThomas R.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Phillips eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2000.
HerreraJorge Patricio PintadoArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedA priest from Ecuador was charged with groping a 16-year-old altar boy and sentenced to 5 days of community service.
PipalaEdward A.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedIn 1977 two brothers told the archdiocese that Pipala abused and raped them. He admitted abuse, was sent to treatment, reassigned to another parish, abused again, was named pastor of another parish, abused more boys, was convicted of sodomy, served 7 years in prison, and died in 2013.
PliauplisChristopherArchdiocese of New York NYReinstatedPliauplis was a religious order brother in Steubenville OH, left for three years to become a nurse, then ordained for the Steubenville diocese. He was placed on leave in 3/06, but returned to ministry in 6/08 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
PostRobertArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA former priest was named in a civil suit as having abused boys in a New Rochelle high school. He was included on the order’s list of former and deceased brothers with at least two claims of sexual abuse against them.
QuigleyDominicArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSuspended in 9/14 from assignment at American Martyrs parish in Queens after accusation he sexually abused a male St. Francis Prep student in 2003. D.A. launched investigation. Status of case unknown in 5/16.
QuinnLawrence T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Quinn eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2004.
RaimondoMichaelArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Deceased (Italy).
QuigleyPatrick W.Archdiocese of New York NYConvictedAssignments in Manhattan, Staten Island and Stony Point. Pleaded guilty in 12/94 to offering several teenage boys money for sex.
QuinnLawrence J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedQuinn was accused of sexual abuse of boys from 1990 to 2001. He denied the allegations.
ReinheimerGeorge E.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Reinheimer eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2010.
RiosLouis J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedRios is accused of forcing a 16-year-old girl to have intercourse and urging her to get an abortion. He also worked in the dioceses of Worcester MA, San Juan PR, and Boston MA.
RitchieRobert T.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor. Rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral beginning in 2006. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child about 50 years previously. Ritchie denied the allegations.
RipponGerald R.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedRegis High School named former faculty members who had been accused of abuse of minors in a letter to alumni in 2019. Rippon was not included on the Jesuits’ Northeast Province list of those with credible allegations against them.
RitterBruceArchdiocese of New York NYSuedRitter, a priest who established Covenant House in Greenwich Village, was accused of sexually abusing teen boys beginning in the early 1970s. He was forced to resign in 1990 after allegations, and reportedly joined an overseas diocese.
RodriguezEstebanArchdiocese of New York NYSettledA priest from Puerto Rico was accused of giving a boy money for sex between 1996 and 1998. The boy moved out-of-state after receiving harrassing anonymous phone calls.
RodriguezRubenArchdiocese of New York NYSettledA priest from Puerto Rico was accused of giving a boy money for sex between 1996 and 1998. The boy moved out-of-state after receiving harrassing anonymous phone calls.
RoosEdward M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Roos eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2015.
RooneySean LeoArchdiocese of New York NYSettledRooney was accused of sexual abuse of a boy, age 14, at the Salesian minor seminary in Goshen NY, and on a school bus trip from Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston to Sacred Heart Retreat House in Ipswich.
Rooney was laicized in 2008 and sued the Salesians in 2020 and 2022.
RoosRichard H.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedRoos was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province in 2001 and impeded in 2019 for abuse of a minor in the 1980s.
RyanJohn T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. It notes reports in 2003 and 2014 of the abuse of minors in the 1980s-1990s. Left the Jesuits in 2002.
RyanJosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Ryan eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1968.
SappinoPaulArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesians have named a priest in the NY archdiocese as accused of sexual abuse.
SardyJohnArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. It notes he was removed from ministry, and laicized.
ScanlonWilliam J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. It notes allegations received in 1994 of abuse of minors 1985-1994. Scanlon admitted to the abuse. “Restricted” in 1994, “impeded” in 2011.
SchenemanAlanArchdiocese of New York NYSettledScheneman was accused of repeated sexual abuse of a boy at the Salesian minor seminary in Goshen NY. He was listed on the website of Boston attorney Mitchell Garabedian after a settlement in 2014.
SellaPeterArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian brother named publicly as accused of sexual abuse in 2020. No details as to when or where the abuse occurred, or number of victims.
SheehanJohn J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedSheehan was professed vows in 1950 and ordained in 1961 as a Marianist. He was laicized in 1997 and added to the Baltimore archdiocese’s list of those “found to have sexually abused a minor” in 2020.
ShineRaymond M.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Shine eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1991.
HelenArchdiocese of New York NYSuedSisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin are accused of sexually abusing two girls at an orphanage.
JoachimArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA girl was abused by Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto.
RosemarieArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedA girl was sexually abused and physically abused by Sister Agnes, Helen, Juanita and Philip-Marie and a Mrs. Hartman at Mount Loretto in the early 1960s.
MarieVirginiaArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA girl was sexually abused by Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage, and was severely beaten by Sister Juanita Marie.
JuanitaArchdiocese of New York NYSuedA girl was sexually abused at The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage by Sisters Helen, Virginia Marie and Father Horry.
SoltauPhilipArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedSalesian brother who professed vows in 1966 and left the order in 1979, included on the Salesians’ list of credibly accused.
SpanoAnthonyArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedAssigned to Salesian schools in NY and NJ. Named publicly by the Salesian order in 3/2020 on its list of credibly accused.
SullivanDaniel J.L.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Sullivan eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1977.
StinnerFrancisArchdiocese of New York NYSettledStinner was accused of sexual abuse of at least 10 boys by the archdiocese, and was laicized in 2005. He was later sued by a boy, age 14, for abuse while assigned to Burke High School.
SullivanPaul V.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedSullivan was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Sullivan eligible for the IRCP.
TaglientiVincent T.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Tagliente eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1990.
TaylorSamuelArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedTaylor was named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19, and was laicized.
TamburrinoJamesArchdiocese of New York NYConvictedOne of 4 priests accused of abusing teenage boy at St. Simon Stock in the Bronx. Transferred out 1999, assigned as chaplain to psychiatric hospital in Middletown NY, suspended 2001, arrested 2002 for harassing young man, arrested again in 2005 for taking erotic photos.
TheisenJoseph L.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledIn 1987 allegations of abuse of male minors began to surface, and in 1994 the archdiocese settled with 3 men who claimed abuse by Theisen in the early 1980s when they were teens. He was voluntarily laicized in 1994.
TimoneDonald G.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledTimone was accused of abuse of teen boys in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and was suspended and returned to ministry.
Timone had been working at John Paul the Great Catholic University in CA, and assisting at a Rancho Santa Fe CA parish.
Man claims church covered up Timone and Msgr. John Paddack’s histories of abusing and kept them in ministry.
ThompsonThomas J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedThompson is accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 10 or 11, at Church of the Incarnation in New York.
TosAldo J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2014. Laicization process pending at time of death.
TowleJoseph C.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019, which notes an allegation received in 1992 of abuse of a minor in 1971. “Impeded” in 2002. Died in 2016.
TrezzaRichardArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedTrezza’s name is included on the Franciscans’ Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
Vasquez-ErazoJorge LuisArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedThe Dominicans St. Joseph Province named a religious brother as accused of abuse in late 2018.
VersaggiJohnArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedVersaggi was named publicly as accused by the Salesians’ St. Philip Province on its list as of 5/2021.
VaughanAustin BernardArchdiocese of New York NYSuedNamed NY auxiliary bishop in 1977. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/2019, along with Rev. Donald Whelan, of sexually abusing a boy 1974-1984, while both men were assigned to St. Patrick’s in Newburgh. Vaughn died 6/25/2000.
VincentJohnArchdiocese of New York NYSuedVincent was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 15 or 16, in the late 1960s. The Crosier Review Committee determined that the accusation did not fit the definition of sexual abuse of a minor.
WalshDonatusArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedWalsh’s name is included on a list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse.
WalshJames J.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Died in 1998.
WeberEdward J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor. Placed on administrative leave in 10/10 due to an allegation that he sodomized a boy, ages 11-16, during 1978-83.
WeckbachJosephArchdiocese of New York NYAccusedDeacon. Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese’s list 4/26/19. Claims against Weckbach eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1995.
WhiteJames E.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedMonsignor White was placed on leave after being accused of sexual abuse of children in the 1980s.
WhelanDonald J.Archdiocese of New York NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a boy from 1964 to 1965, including anal penetration, and died in 1987. Accused along with Auxiliary Bishop Austin Vaughan of sexually abusing a boy in 1979.
WhiteWilliam T.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledWhite was accused of abuse of a 17-year-old male high school student and continuing for three years in the 1970s. He was removed from teaching position at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL, and laicized.
WilkinsonJohn V.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Wilkinson eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2005.
WilliamsWilliam E.Archdiocese of New York NYAccusedMonsignor Williams was named publicly as credibly accused by archdiocese in 9/18 of the sexual abuse of a minor. A canonical trial deemed him not guilty.
WolfCasper G.Archdiocese of New York NYSettledMonsignor. Cardinal Hayes High School teacher 1942-1969. Died 2/1/72. Subject of a 10/17 settlement as part of the archdiocese’s compensation fund. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19.
AdamsAnthonyDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list revised 11/30/18. Died 4/10/95.
AmatoJosephDiocese of Albany NYSuedJoseph Mato is accused of sexually abusing a boy in 1976-78 while assigned to St. Michael the Archangel in Troy.
BentleyDavid G.Diocese of Albany NYSettledA man received $150K in 1994 for claims of 1970s abuse at the Albany Home for Children. His brother received $70K in 1997, and a third brother received an unspecified amount.
BertolucciJohn PatrickDiocese of Albany NYSuedPer a 2002 lawsuit, Bertolucci sexually abused a boy 1976-79, beginning when the boy was age 12. The bishop and diocese were dismissed from suit in 7/03, and the suit against Bertolucci was dismissed in 10/03.
BondiPaulDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 12-15, 1994-98. The boy was a St. Mary’s in Ballston Spa parishioner. The plaintiff also accused Bishop Hubbard of abusing him at age 16.
BoucherAnthonyDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s revised list 11/30/18. Died 11/24/72.
BroderickJohn W.Diocese of Albany NYAcquittedBroderick was arrested in 2/08 and charged with abuse of 4 children from one family in 2007 in Nicolville (Albany diocese). He was acquitted of two felony charges in 2/09 and is now permanently removed from ministry.
CaseyLiamDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s revised list 11/30/18. Removed in 2004.
CawlingsNeilDiocese of Albany NYSuedEnglish priest accused of inappropriate sexual advances with a male teen in the late 1970s. Suits were dismissed without determining validity of abuse charges.
CelesteCharles R.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedA man alleged that Celeste sexually abused him as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the 1980s. Celeste admitted his conduct was inappropriate and wrong but the plaintiff was legally an adult.
CiotoliVincent J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a minor at St. Patrick’s in Troy, Ciotoli maintains his innocence.
ConnollyJohn F.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedComplainants came forward to allege abuse by Bishop Hubbard and Connolly as high school students. Connolly denied all allegations and requested a canonical trial.
CroninMichaelDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s revised list 11/30/18. Resigned in 1977.
CurranAnthonyDiocese of Albany NYSuedA man sued the Archdiocese of Boston and Diocese of Albany in 2004 claiming that several priests had abused him.
DaleyJames D.Diocese of Albany NYSuedDaley was accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in 1974. He maintained his innocence.
DeMareRosaire AnneDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a minor in about 1963-64 at St. Joseph’s in Green Island.
DelVecchioAlbert E.Diocese of Albany NYSuedPriest of the diocese for 25 years, later worked for Schenectady County DSS as coordinator of the Independent Living Program, accused of sexually abusing a teen girl.
DicerboAlmericoDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Parish priest, college chaplain. Canon lawyer, on diocesan tribunal. Died 6/17/04.
PasqualeRalph DiDiocese of Albany NYSuedA woman filed a civil suit against Di Pasquale in 2004 alleging abuse by him at a Schenectady home for troubled teens between 1979 and 1982.
DiMaggioJoseph F.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/30/18. Died 1/9/04.
DouglasLouis E.Diocese of Albany NYSettledIn 1992 the diocese settled with a man alleging abuse by Douglas as a minor in the 1960s. In 2003 Douglas was accused of improper sexual advances with a male teen, allegedly supplied by Rev. Alan Jupin.
EnglishEdward F.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a minor in about 1962-64 at St. George in Pittstown. Diocesan Director of Radio and TV. Died 7/2/89.
ErmlichFerdinandDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 1/15/19. Resigned in 1970. Died in 1999.
EstabrookJoseph W.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of abuse of a student, ages 14-16, at St. Vincent de Paul parish, 1969-71. Died 2/4/12, age 67.
EthierRaymond J.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedArrested on federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, sentenced to 4 years in prison and 10 years parole, and permanently removed from ministry.
FitzpatrickJohn F.Diocese of Albany NYSettledIn 1993, an anonymous letter to Bishop Hubbard accused Fitzpatrick of sexually abusing a child. He admitted to abusing three children and was sent to Paracletes for treatment.
GaffiganCharles A.Diocese of Albany NYSuedGaffigan was accused of sexually abusing a child in 1992-94 while assigned to Church of Hoy Infancy in Lake Luzerne.
GarciaAngelDiocese of Albany NYConvictedDeacon, removed from assignment at Church of the Holy Family in Albany, denied allegations of sexual abuse of minors, defrocked as deacon in 2010, and sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexual abuse of a 6-year-old girl in 2003.
GeorgeThomasDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Removed 1993. Died 1/2/11.
GilmartinThomas R.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 10-year-old at St. Margaret Mary in 1971.
GeneviveFrank M.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedGenevieve was removed from active ministry in 2002, sued the diocese in 2004 for abuse of a boy age 13, and was sentenced to 8-10 years in prison for felony child rape of two Albany boys 1978-82.
GilmourEdwardDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s revised list 11/30/18. Died 7/3/77.
GraberDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1978 to 1981 at Mercy High School in Albany. Joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1944. Died in 1997.
GrahamDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a minor in about 1961-62 at St. Joseph’s in Green Island. Retired in 2013.
GulleyAnthony DavidDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 8/21/13.
GuzielekLadislausDiocese of Albany NYSuedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s revised list 11/30/18. Died 2/7/65. Claims in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse of a boy, ages 11-16, during 1954-59.
HanneyJames VincentDiocese of Albany NYSettledHanney was accused of abuse of male and female teens and was shown as a ‘former brother’ as of 6/11/14. He is currently teaching in the Philippines and is named in 11 complaints.
HartiganFrancis J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor around 1964-69 at St. Ambrose in Latham and at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Left the priest hood at some point, married and raised a family. Died 8/28/16.
HatelaRobert StephenDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-17, in 1964-68. Hatela was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Patrick’s parish.
HeimWilliam J.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedFormer priest, working as a school guidance counselor, was arrested on recent charges of inappropriately touching an 11-year-old boy. He was sentenced to two years in prison.
HubbardHoward J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedIn 2019, four suits were filed against the priest for abuse of boys, ranging in age from 9 to 11.
Hubbard was accused of sexually abusing two young brothers, but was denied laicization by the Vatican.
HusselbeckFrancis E.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1982-85 at St. Agnes/St. Patrick in Cohoes. Retired in 1998. Died 5/15/03.
JonesRichardDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Resigned in 1986.
JupinAlan D.Diocese of Albany NYSuedParish priest, police chaplain, accused of raping 16-year-old boy in the mid-1970s and of intimidation of accuser.
A man accused Rev. Jupin of abusing him beginning when he was 9, and claimed he was also abused by other clergy.
KampferGerald D.Diocese of Albany NYSuedKampfer was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy repeatedly during 1988-1990. The abuse also allegedly occurred on one occasion by Bishop Hubbard.
KefferJoseph DonaldDiocese of Albany NYSuedKeffer is accused of sexually abusing four or five boys at St. Mary’s in Waterford in the early 1980s. He warned the boys that God would punish them if they told anyone.
KellyJames E.Diocese of Albany NYSuedKelly was accused in the 1980s in Albany of sexually abusing boys and was placed on leave in 2003. Six other alleged NY victims came forward after new allegation.
KeyrouzeJosephDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Pastor for 30 years of St. William’s in Troy until 6/99. Per list, removed 1999. Died 3/26/05.
KlebauskasJohnDiocese of Albany NYSettledKlebauskas was removed from ministry in the 1970s after allegations of abuse at Camp Scully. He changed his last name to Klebie at some point.
KranchPeterDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 11/12/01.
LenahanAndrew J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1960-63 at Holy Family in Stottville. Died 12/11/87.
LeFevreRobert J.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedThe Diocese cleared LeFevre of wrongdoing in 2003 after two brothers complained that LeFevre had propositioned them for sex in 1969.
LerouxEdward N.Diocese of Albany NYSettledHoward Hubbard was accused of sexually abusing a boy in his early teens in the late 1960s. Hubbard denied the allegations and retired in 1996, but was sued by at least three men in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
LoseeReginaDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing three girls when they were 12 or 13 and residents of St. Colman’s Home in Watervliet.
MaherDaniel J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedFrom Ireland, Maher was ordained. Sued in 9/05, cleared of allegations in 9/05, and placed on leave in 2/20 due to new allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in the 1960s and ’70s.
MancusoJoseph A.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedMancuso was placed on leave in early 2002 after recent allegations of past sexual abuse. He admitted to “some misconduct”, but no criminal prosecution was filed.
MarcocciaGiovanna MarieDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a minor 1964-65 while assigned to St. Joseph in Green Island.
MarburyCabell B.Diocese of Albany NYSuedMarbury, a faculty member at Bishop Maginn High School, was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 9-11, 1974-76, while visiting St. James parish. The same plaintiff also claimed he was sexually abused by Rev. Howard Hubbard.
MataconisRichardDiocese of Albany NYSuedWorked in NY, MA, LA, AL, the Bahamas and Italy. Sued by two men for sexually abusing them at a New York junior seminary in the 1970s.
McDermottJamesDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/30/18. Resigned in 1997.
McDevittJames J.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedArrested in 7/09; charged with molesting six boys, ages 11-19, 2006-2009. Pleaded guilty in 5/10 to two counts of forcible touching.
McMahonSeanDiocese of Albany NYSuedFrom Ireland, McMahon was ordained and arrived in the Albany diocese in 1963. He was removed from ministry in 2003 and admitted to the abuse in 2003.
McNerneyJames R.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedMcNerney was placed on administrative leave in 2004 and asked the Vatican for a canonical trial.
McTaveyLawrenceDiocese of Albany NYAccusedMcTavey was named publicly as accused by the diocese in 11/20. He was assigned to several parishes and was president of the diocesan school board.
MeaJohn B.Diocese of Albany NYSuedA 2003 civil suit alleged that Mea raped an altar boy in the early 1960s. The lawsuit was dismissed as being barred by the statute of limitations.
MelfeFrancis P.Diocese of Albany NYSuedFrancis P. Melfe was named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/30/18. He resigned in 1979, was laicized in 2012, and was accused of abuse of a girl in a Schenectady rectory in the late 1970s.
MercureGary J.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedBishop Hubbard was removed from his position in 2008 without privileges after investigation found “reasonable grounds” to believe he abused a boy in the mid-1980s. He was found guilty of raping two boys in MA in the 1980s and was sentenced to 20-25 years’ prison.
MillerGerard R.Diocese of Albany NYSuedFr. Jerry Miller, a priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, was named in a suit by two men in 2019 of abusing them and other boys as teenagers for three years, beginning in 1984.
MillerMichael J.Diocese of Albany NYConvictedArrested in 2001, charged with and soliciting sex from a 14-year-old boy, sentenced to five years’ probation.
MinklerJohnDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy beginning around 1965. Died by suicide in 2/2004 after being identified as having written a letter in 1995 to NY’s Cardinal O’Connor saying Albany Bishop Hubbard and other priests were gay.
MulhallJ. GregoryDiocese of Albany NYSuedMulhall was ordained for the Diocese of Albany and assigned to St. Paul in Albany and Church of the Annunciation in Ilion. He was accused of sexual abuse of a minor and a vulnerable adult and died in 2001.
MurphyDennis P.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 2021 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of a minor. Per the diocese, Murphy maintained his innocence.
MurphyClement AdanDiocese of Albany NYSettledEdmund Rice Christian Brothers listed Murphy as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Murphy was also named in 17 suits filed under the NY Child Victims Act.
NunanJeremiahDiocese of Albany NYSuedNunan was ordained in Ireland, suspended, and cleared of abuse allegations, but a new suit by two brothers claiming abuse as minors led to a permanent ban from ministry.
O’ConnorJohnDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died in 1961.
OphalsDonald J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in 2003 of improper sexual advances with a male teen, but charges dismissed without deciding validity of charges. Reinstated in 2004.
PhillipsJohnDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 12/21/01.
PizzutiLawrence M.Diocese of Albany NYSettledA man told the diocese that Pizzutti abused him for many years, beginning when he was 15. The diocese offered him counseling and $4K, but the man refused.
PrattEdward C.Diocese of Albany NYSuedOne of six priests removed from active ministry 6/02 for credible accounts of sexually abusing minors. A 49-year-old man alleged publicly that Pratt abused him beginning in 1980 at age 11 and throughout his teen years.
PuelloGeorgeDiocese of Albany NYSuedThree men filed suit in 2002 alleging abuse by Puello when they were students at Salesian Jr. Seminary in Goshen, NY 1969-1973. Puello left the order at some point and was active in the Westchester County, NY theater community.
PuglisiGuy J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedPuglisi was accused of sexually abusing two minors at St. Teresa of Avila in Albany, New York, in 1974-75 and 1976.
PurcellRobert H.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedRetired pastor of Sacred Heart in Margaretville, removed in 3/11 after recent abuse claim dating to 1957, denied the allegation, and died 7/17/14.
RodinoSalvatore A.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedRodino was placed on leave in 10/09 after Review Board said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that he sexually abused a teenager in the early 1980s. He denied the allegations.
RomanoJoseph R.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of abuse in 1998, deemed unfounded. Additional complaints 2002 and 2003, of abuse in the 1970s and ’80s, placed on leave in 2/03, civil suit filed in 10/05, requested canonical trial in 8/05.
RooneyJohn J.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor in about 1973-74 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Albany. Died 4/19/16.
RossiIgnatiusDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of “unpermitted sexual contact” against a child, ages 11-14, in 1957-60 while assigned to St. Anthony Padua in Troy. The child was a student at the parish school. Rossi died 9/16/89.
RoschJames J.Diocese of Albany NYSettledRosch was removed from his parish in 2002 after credible allegations that he abused a teenage boy 20 years prior. He may have appealed dismissal to Vatican.
RyanFrancis X.Diocese of Albany NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 6-9 at St. Patrick’s in Troy 1963-66.
SeversonRichard A.Diocese of Albany NYSuedSeverson, a Hoosick Falls police officer, mayor and Boy Scouts volunteer, was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-13, in 1982-85.
ShinosRobert S.Diocese of Albany NYSuedShinos was placed on leave after allegations of sexual abuse of a boy in the 1960s in Albany. A civil suit was filed against the Albany diocese and Boston archdiocese.
SidotiAnthonyDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a minor from about 1970 to 1971. Retired 1990.
MarieBenedictDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit 8/19 of the sexual abuse of a five-year-old at St. Joseph’s Infant Home in Troy, in 1946. Died in 1995.
MarieBernadetteDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1966 to 1967 at St. Teresa of Avila in Albany.
PatriceEileenDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1961 to 1962 at St. Joseph’s in Schenectady.
SlavinWilliam M.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 2003 lawsuit of abuse of a teenage boy 1959-64, in NY and MA. Suit was filed in MA; dismissed by judge on statute of limitations issues in 6/06. Slavin died in 1985.
StarksDonaldDiocese of Albany NYSuedA man filed suit claiming abuse in 1976 in both Albany and Boston, and a second suit claiming abuse in the early 1960s at St. Patrick’s in Albany.
StarksR. MansfieldDiocese of Albany NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list revised 11/30/18. Died 3/15/04. Brother of accused priest Donald Starks.
TaylorRobert W.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1981 at St. Margaret Mary’s in Albany. Died 2/16/93.
TaylorJames MichaelDiocese of Albany NYConvictedA U.S. Army captain was arrested for inappropriate physical contact, telephone calls, text messages and photos with a 15-year-old girl. He pled guilty to endangering welfare of a child and avoided jail.
TremblayNellisDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 2021 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of a minor. Per the diocese, Tremblay maintained his innocence.
TurnerBernard R.Diocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1981 to 1982 at St. Patrick in Ravena.
UrbanCarl A.Diocese of Albany NYAccusedA lawyer accused Urban of sexual abuse in 2004. A man who had previously alleged abuse by four other priests in the same time period notified the diocese that Urban had also abused him.
VarnoJohnDiocese of Albany NYSuedJack Varno was arrested in 1997 for public lewdness at a rest area, and accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy in his 40s as a child. He stepped down voluntarily from public ministry in 21.
WeiderGregoryDiocese of Albany NYSuedWeider was a parish priest, diocese chaplain for Scouting, and a sacramental minister. He was placed on leave in 2021 due to an allegation that he sexually assaulted and abused a boy, age 14, 1977-1978 at St. Mary’s in Coxsackie.
WilsonDozia J.Diocese of Albany NYSettledAlbany NY officials knew in 1976 of Wilson’s alleged sexual abuse of young boys. He was transferred to Boston in 1980 after Boston complaints, but was returned to Albany in 1990 and “gave up his priesthood” in 1993.
WoodDiocese of Albany NYSuedAccused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1974 to 1978 at St. Patrick in Watervliet.
AcciaritoAnthonyDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 7/22/02.
AbramsJohn L.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedSeveral men reported to the diocese that Abrams sexually abused them when they were boys, and he was permanently removed as pastor of Sacred Heart in Queens.
AgostinoJoseph V.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedA man notified the Diocese and Order in 2003 that Agostino had abused him. In 2009 the same man came forward again, with more evidence, and the Order removed Agostino from his assignment at St. John the Baptist.
AkuzieBennetDiocese of Brooklyn NYArrestedVisiting priest from Nigeria, arrested on charges of groping a 16-year-old girl and exposing himself to her. Two women took his car after the event.
ArnaudEugene P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 6/29/19. Died 8/14/88.
AufieroLouisDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 5/24/15. Several allegations before and after his death.
AuthenriethWilliamDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledAuthenrieth had ‘relations’ with a youth of “about 18” in 1973. He was removed from ministry in 1985 and named in at least four civil suits claiming abuse of boys.
BakerDavidDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedFelix Baker was a Xaverian friar who taught English in the U.S., Mexico, South Korea and Romania. He was named publicly as credibly accused by the Order in 2003.
BalsJohnDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 10/13/73. Died in 8/95.
BartoJuanitaDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledReligious Sister of Mercy (RSM) Accused of sexually abusing a woman throughout high school, beginning when the woman was age 15. The lawsuit was settled in 2020.
BedoyaHugoDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedBedoya, a priest from Colombia, was named in a massive civil suit where 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests. He denied all the allegations and remained in ministry until removed 6/19/12.
BradyThomas F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYArrestedMonsignor, arrested 10/14/11 on charges of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old boy, placed on administrative leave, died 3/25/13.
BrennanEdward C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedBrennan was named in two civil suits, one in 2002 and the other in 2003, for sexually abusing two girls. He died in 2000.
BrocatoJoseph F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledBrother Romanus, from Italy, taught in KY, MA, MD, VA and Brooklyn NY. He was accused of sexual abuse by a man when he was a 10- to 13-year-old boy.
BrownDouglas L.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 12/10/96.
BurkeEdward J. T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/2019. Died 12/25/1996.
BurnsWilliam M.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBr. Francis Jerome, a Xaverian, was accused of abusing children in the 1950s and 1970s in Brooklyn, NY and Shrewsbury, Danvers and Malden, MA.
ButteriMasseoDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy 1952-54, beginning when the boy was age 9. The same accuser also alleged abuse by Rev. Rudolph Manozzi 1953-54.
ByrnesJohn W.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed as credibly accused by the diocese on its list updated 9/20/19. Byrnes died 4/26/14.
ByrneHugh A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedThe diocese found that Byrne engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor 1971-73, and that another allegation of abuse in 1996 was also found credible. Byrne was permanently removed from public ministry 7/1/19.
ByrnsJoseph P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedPlaced on leave in 7/02, charged with abuse of a third youth in 2000, sentenced to three years probation, laicized in 5/18/13.
ArroyaveRoberto Antonio CadavidDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedCadavid was transferred among churches in Colombia, accused of molesting at least four boys, and paid one accuser $46k to silence him. The Brooklyn diocese didn’t inform parishioners for 10 months about Cadavid’s history of alleged abuse.
CampbellJohn F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedCampbell was accused of sexually abusing a girl from about 1960-1966, beginning when she was age 10 and a student at St. Mary’s in Long Island City, NY. The nuns, housekeeper and other priests at the parish enabled the abuse.
CallahanBrian F.X.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/15/19. One of three priests reported to the diocese by three nuns in 1996 as having molested boys at a Brooklyn parish in the mid-1970s. Died 12/15/03.
CapilloJohn D.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 5/31/01.
CapellupoFrancis J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYArrestedBishop Daily was informed by at least two priests that Capellupo held late-night parties in rectory for teenage boys, but did nothing. Capellupo was arrested for sodomizing a 14-year-old boy, but charges were dropped.
CapuaNicholas J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedAfter credible allegations, Capua was placed on leave without privileges and died at Our Lady of Consolation Rehabilitation Center.
ColemanChristopher LeeDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedRemoved 1/13/10, name quietly added to diocesan website 11/17, still presented as a priest, Linkedin page states he lives a vowed life, laicized 12/11/13, working at Hermitage of Peace, not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.
CollinsJames P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedOne of 12 priests and one brother named in a 10/02 lawsuit claiming sexual abuse; he denied charges. Placed on leave by diocese in 2002.
CongdonPatrick C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBr. Douglas was accused of abuse in the late 1940s-early 1950s at a summer camp in NJ.
ConnollyEugene A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Removed from ministry 11/30/04. Died 12/19/17.
ConroyMichael C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died in 1995. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.
CortezAugustoDiocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedCortez was accused of sexual abuse of a 6-year-old girl in Hampton Bays, NY, and fled the country. He was found by Interpol in Guatemala, extradited to the U.S., and convicted of sexual abuse.
CostelloColeman J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedCostello was accused of abusing a boy for two years, starting when the boy was 13 and homeless.
CrossJohn A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedMonsignor. Died 4/7/80. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19.
CrowleyLawrence A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/9/74.
CoxHarold T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 people accused 24 priests of abuse between 1956-58 or 1959. One man claimed that Cox sexually abused him 30 to 50 times.
CummingsWilliamDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 10/14/85.
DalyVincent M.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedIn summer 2021, a retired priest was accused of sexually abusing a child over 30 years previously.
DempseyMichael J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedA parish priest was placed on leave pending federal investigation of charges that he violated internet child pornography laws. The investigation was dropped and he was not charged.
DenningJoseph P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn 1959 until retirement in 1982. Died 2/12/90.
DennyThomas F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedDenny was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019.
JimenezEnrique DiazDiocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedArrested in 1990, pled guilty in 1991 to sexually abusing three boys, deported to Venezuela in 1991, returned to Colombia in 1996, and abused 18 more boys.
DoughertyThomas DavidDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 12/12/96.
DwyerJohn R.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 7/1/02.
EvansFrancis J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 6/29/19. Died 6/28/99.
FaillaAnthony J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedAccused of abusing a youth in the mid-1970s, Failla was told to stop working as a priest and undergo counseling. He left the parish in 1997, citing personal health reasons.
FerroRobert A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Ferro, who was responsible for the teen center and altar boys at the boy’s church.
FerraroRomano J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedArrested 4/1/02, convicted and sentenced 5/20/04 for repeatedly raping a boy 1973-80 in Billerica, MA, admitted at trial he was pedophile who abused perhaps dozens of boys, and was suspended in 1988. Allegedly abused in Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, St. Louis, and Metuchen dioceses.
FingerWilliam E.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBrooklyn priest until 1980, laicized by Vatican office, licensed as psychologist in 2012, abused girl from age 12 over 10 years, fired, report made to AL state licensing board.
J.Hughes FrancisDiocese of Brooklyn NYArrestedPastor of St. Pancras in Glendale was arrested in 7/20 after sharing sexually explicit text and photos with a boy, age 15.
FrostJames I. J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Frost, who was permanently removed from ministry 7/22/02.
GalloVincentDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettled27 victims filed a civil suit against 24 priests, including Gallo, alleging sexual abuse. The diocese found the allegations against Gallo unsubstantiated, and he was allowed to continue in ministry.
GarciaOtto L.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedIn 2017 a man accused Monsignor Garcia of molesting him when he was a teen working in the rectory of St. Michael’s in Flushing, Queens. Garcia denied the allegations and was not included on the diocese’s list in 2/19.
GillenFrancis W.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/9/97.
GillisLeoDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBro. Wenceslaus, accused of abuse in 1960, was placed on a safety plan and monitored.
GotimerJamesDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/11/13.
GowdyJames R.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 7/1/19. Died 7/18/67.
GuiryRobertDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Left the priesthood in 1991. Laicized 6/24/06.
GutierrezDinualdo DestajoDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledBishop of Marbel, Philippines, accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 11-12, in the early 1970s.
HagertyThomas G.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 1/2/84.
HassanJosephDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 6/11/76.
HauserJohnDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 5/20/15.
HoustonWilliam J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died in 2/80.
HuckemeyerEdward J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedHuckemeyer was a deacon and principal at a public school. He admitted to sexually abusing a male student in 1981.
HughesFrancis J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYArrestedPastor of a Glendale parish was arrested on child pornography charges after sharing sexually explicit texts and photos with a boy, age 15.
KayserGeorgeDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list updated in 2/19. Kayser died 6/3/10.
KellerBrianDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedKeller was placed on leave in 2002 after allegations that he molested teens in the 1980s. He was permanently removed from ministry in 2011.
KellyThomas F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list in 2/2019. Died 1/16/2011.
KingMichael J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 6/1/74.
KleinAdolph C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/12/94.
KrausCharles A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 5/25/08.
LaheyJoseph T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 3/10/97.
LaraJames R.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledAccused of child sex abuse, removed from ministry in 1992, changed name to Jaime, built career as academic, then forced resignation 11/17 after revelations of history of abusing children. Laicized 3/30/17.
LewkiewiczRichardDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedIn a massive civil suit filed in 10/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Lewkiewicz. Bishop DiMarzio announced in 11/04 that the Diocesan Review Board found that the allegation “had no merit.” Lewkiewicz retired in 9/17.
LorinightusJohn J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19 (name misspelled Loringhitus). Died 3/13/66.
LukianiukAndrezjDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/22/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/23/11.
MaherAlphonsusDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedDied 7/19/99. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abuse of a 16-year-old boy in about 1974, while the boy was a student at Bishop Ford High School.
MahoneyPeterDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedMahoney was removed from ministry in 11/21 after allegations of sexual abuse were determined to be credible. He was also accused of abusing a boy in 1963-64.
ManginiCharles M.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedRemoved in 1993, name quietly added to diocesan website in 2011, laicized in 2007.
ManozziRudolphDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedA 10-year-old boy was accused of being abused by Bro. Masseo Buteri.
ManzoFrancis J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedManzo was one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in a lawsuit against the Diocese of Brooklyn, filed by 43 plaintiffs. He was officially on leave from the diocese beginning in 1995.
MarescaRalph J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedMonsignor. Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Astoria, accused of sexually abusing a child.
MaurerJohn H.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list updated 9/20/19. Maurer died 4/27/93.
MattesAnnDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedSr. Mary Jeremy is accused of beating a boy in front of the class at St. Michael’s Academy in Flushing, New York, and died in 2018.
MaurerEdward L.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedMaurer was one of several priests removed from ministry in 6/02, and named as abuser of 2 boys in a civil suit filed by 43 men and women.
McCloudHenry J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedDied 10/2/79. In a massive civil suit filed 10/1/03, 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including McCloud. One man said McCloud abused him in 1964. On diocese’s list in 2/19.
McConninRobert J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedPlaced on leave without privileges 2/15/07 after allegations that he molested a boy more than 20 years prior. Review board investigated and found allegations to be credible. Laicized 4/24/15. On diocese’s list in 2/19.
McCueWebster J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 10/28/91.
McGeeThomas F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedNamed publicly as accused in 5/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson. Subject of a lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act, of abuse of a minor in 1973. McGee died in 1997.
McGlynnWilliamDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/12/72.
McElroyHerbert J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettled27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including McElroy, who was basketball coach. McElroy died 1/3/04 and was settled as part of the diocese’s compensation fund.
McLoughlinJohnDiocese of Brooklyn NYSued26 people filed a suit against McLoughlin, claiming he abused one boy he took to his summer home in 1973-1975.
McLoughlinJohn G.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedMcLoughlin was accused of abusing two brothers at St. Mary’s Nativity parish in the late 1960s.
McNicholasEdward J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedAir Force chaplain, named in Military Privilege Log, was permanently removed from ministry in 1994.
McMahonJohn J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBr. Damian McMahon was named publicly as accused by the order on 7/12/2019, and was assigned to Mt. St. Joseph High School 1957-1965.
MinichelloArthurDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/21/18.
MorrowThomas O.Diocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedMorrow, a psychologist, was indicted for raping a 15 year old boy, was convicted, and was laicized. He was known to pick up male prostitutes and trade drugs and cash for sex.
MorrowLewisDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedReligious brother, named publicly as accused by the Congregation of Holy Cross, died in 2004.
MulhallFrancis X.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Mulhall, who was working as archivist on the diocesan marriage tribunal when the suit was filed. Mulhall was removed from ministry in 2002.
NohillyThomasDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Removed from ministry 7/22/02. Laicized 11/25/11. Died 1/25/19.
NelsonFrancis X.Diocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedAfter the DA obtained Brooklyn church files, Nelson was accused of visiting a 12-year-old girl, touching her breasts under her bra, and pushing his penis into her buttocks through her clothing.
NolanJoseph M.Diocese of Brooklyn NYNot credibleThe diocese announced that an allegation against Nolan had been deemed not credible by the Review Board, due to insufficient evidence, and that the case had been dropped. Nolan died 8/31/19, at age 97.
O’BrienJames T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry in 2002.
O’LoneFrancisDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledBr. Remigius aka Francis O’Lone was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 14, in 1952 at Camp St. Joseph’s Villa in Hackettstown, NJ.
O’ReillyBenDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedIn 2009, a woman graduated from St. Francis Prep in Queens and filed a civil suit against a Spanish teacher. The teacher was found unfit to work with children.
O’RourkeThomas J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledNamed in two lawsuits, one in 2002 and another in 2003, in which 43 men and women claimed abuse, O’Rourke was assigned to Corpus Christi parish in Woodside, NY in the 1960s.
O’ToolePatrick FurseyDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing an altar boy in the 1980s at St. Ann’s in Brooklyn.
O’ConnorJohn J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedO’Connor was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy, was placed on leave, underwent treatment, and returned to ministry, but was removed from ministry and added to the Diocese of Brooklyn’s list of credibly accused priests.
OclooAnthonyDiocese of Brooklyn NYChargedA visiting priest from Ghana was arrested and charged with molested a 16-year-old girl while living and working at the church.
OffenheiserEdward W.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedOffenheiser had been accused, but the Brooklyn diocese found the allegations unsubstantiated. He died in 1988.
OkrokotoUrirogheneDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedOkrokoto was prohibited from contact with minors in 8/19, sent to St. Luke’s Institute for treatment in 6/21, and suspended in 10/21 after he was seen with a teenage girl at the parish.
OsborneMartin J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 9/8/05.
OteroCornelius T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedOtero was accused of sexually abusing a 10- or 11-year-old boy at a summer camp in 1977 or ’78. He avoided jail by helping the NYPD as an informant, and worked at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford CT until 1995.
PaoneAnthony J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. It notes allegations received in 2002 of abuse of a minor in around 1953. Paone was working in 1953 at Brooklyn Prep. He died 12/31/1990.
PadianJohn J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedA woman reported that Padian sexually abused her in 1979, when she was about age 12, while he was staying with the family during a vacation in Baltimore. He was named publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese in 2/2019.
PinkeRichardDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedIn 2015, the former member of the order of St. Anthony was living at the friary in Bay Ridge.
PetroskiRonald P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedPetroski was accused of abusing a boy in the late 1970s and placed on leave in 1980. He was removed from ministry in 1984.
PlacaStephenDiocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedBrooklyn priest until 2002, founded a flight school on Long Island, laicized in 2011 for sexual abuse of two boys, ages 8 and 10.
PlockCharlesDiocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedPlock was arrested after emailing a homemade video of himself masturbating to a police officer. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years probation.
PowersEdwardDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBr. Kyrin was named publicly as accused by the order in 2019 of abuse in Brooklyn in the 1970s.
ProchaskiAdamDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledA former teacher at Holy Cross parish and school in Maspeth, Queens, stated publicly that she reported Prochaski’s abuse to the principal in 1990, and that the principal laughed at her in response. Prochaski “left priesthood” soon after, but still listed in Directory through 2002.
PuglieseJoseph B.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Removed from ministry in 1996. Died 5/6/98.
PurcellArthur D.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 8/30/04.
RaveneauRicardoDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 4/2/02.
ReillyFrancis X.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 1/5/91.
RettinoWilliamDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedBro. Vincent De Paul was accused by the order of abuse in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
DallingerAlphonseDiocese of Brooklyn NYSettledNamed publicly in 4/22 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian as accused in a lawsuit that settled in 2021. Dallinger allegedly sexually abused a boy, ages 10-13, during 1970-73, while assigned to St. Mark’s in Brooklyn. He died 4/7/89.
RichmondHoward JosephDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedJoseph Richmond, a priest in Charleston SC, was named in a civil suit by 27 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 24 priests, including Richmond.
RodriguezRobert A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 8/30/81.
RussoJames E.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedRusso was sued in 2003 by a man alleging abuse as a boy in 1973. He resigned as pastor in 1997 and was laicized in 2016.
RyanBarryDiocese of Brooklyn NYConvictedAfter an investigation in 1994 for sexual misconduct with a minor, a chaplain was removed from ministry and pled guilty to abuse of a 6-year-old boy in Fall of 2003 in NY.
SalamoneMichael J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledSalamone was the subject of a settlement offer in November 2017 to a man who had contacted the diocese in 1994.
SalernoMichaelDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedSalerno was placed on leave by the Baltimore archdiocese after accusation surfaced that he had abused a teenage boy in Brooklyn in the 1970s. He later admitted the abuse and had his privileges permanently removed.
SchuckJoseph J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedSchuck was placed on leave in 2003 from part-time work in the Albany diocese after the Brooklyn diocese said he may have abused someone more than 50 years prior.
SextonPatrick O.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedA 52-year-old man filed a civil suit in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act alleging Sexton abused him as a 10-year-old altar boy at St. Cecilia’s in Greenpoint.
SheehanDaniel J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list in 2/19. Placed on restrictions 2/11/98. Laicized 2/13/12.
SforzaVincent A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 people filed a divil suit against 24 priests, including Sforza, alleging sexual abuse from 1967-68.
SicklerJames G.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued27 people accused 24 priests of abuse, including Sickler, who allegedly asked a boy to join a “secret club” that involved manipulating each other’s genitals.
SimonettiGennaroDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 1/16/98.
SmythJames P.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 9/20/73.
SmithJames T.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledPrior to 2002, Smith worked part time as counselor for Queens’ D.A. office. He was placed on leave from parish 4/02 due to allegations of “inappropriate sexual contact” with at least 26 boys and girls over 20 years prior.
SoaresProtasioDiocese of Brooklyn NYSuedA woman claimed that Soares abused her in the late 1950s. She complained to the Diocese and to Cardinal O’Connor, but no results were obtained.
SoisterJohnDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 5/25/94.
StackGeorge J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedOne man said Stack abused him in the 1970s at Cathedral Prep. In a massive civil suit filed 10/1/03, 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Stack.
StonebridgeJohn H.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/13/2000. Per Attorney Mitchell Garabedian in 4/22, Stonebridge was the subject of a settlement or settlements.
StrianeseFrederickDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedStrianese was shot to death by a youth who said the priest offered him sex for $10.00 and wouldn’t let him out of his car.
SullivanJames E.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedSullivan was named publicly as accused by the diocese in 2/19. He taught at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in NY City.
TahaneyJamesDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/28/2004.
ThompsonJohn A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSuedSued in 2003. Accused of sexually harassing a female principal of a school, having his young male lover live with him, and of stealing over $100K from the diocese. Died 10/1/2009. On the diocese’s list in 2/19.
TitoneRobert A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSettledDied 8/14/01. Named publicly in 11/17 by 42-year-old man who said Titone sexually abused him beginning age 11 at St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus in Greenpoint. The man received a settlement. On diocese’s list in 2/19.
TrapaniAnthony M.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Martha’s in Uniondale, where Trapani was assigned 1977-84. US Navy chaplain 1987-2007. Died 8/8/13.
TugwoodJames C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYNot credibleThe diocese did not include Tugwood on its list in 2/19, because the IRCP did not find the allegation to be substantiated.
VazhapillyPaulDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedIncluded by the diocese on its list of accused in 2/19 (name misspelled Vazhappily). Permanently removed from ministry 4/3/06.
VerrengioRoccoDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 7/17/12.
VegaRogelioDiocese of Brooklyn NYGuilty pleaVega was arrested after arranging to meet an undercover detective for sex with a 14-year-old boy he thought was a boy. He pled guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
VoilandGeorgeDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed 6/28/04. Died 12/4/12.
WalshEdward L.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 10/14/84.
WeberJoseph J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/27/02.
WhiteCharles H.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedThe diocese deemed credible an allegation that White sexually abused a minor 1974-78, and permanently removed him from ministry 7/1/19.
WicksKennethDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/20/93.
WildersGeorge J.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 7/4/90.
WildgruberFrancis C.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 4/30/2004.
WithWilliam A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYInsufficient evidenceThe diocese announced that an allegation against With was not credible, due to insufficient evidence.
YanderBenjaminDiocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/29/86.
ZatargaGeorge F.Diocese of Brooklyn NYAccusedZatarga was placed on leave after admitting to inappropriate behavior with several youths. He kept a travel log of his trips with teenage boys.
ZolloVincent A.Diocese of Brooklyn NYSued26 people alleged abuse by twelve priests and one religious brother in Brooklyn. Zollo was named as defendant in one lawsuit, but the diocese deemed the allegation “unsubstantiated”.
AndrzejczukMarkDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA 16-year-old girl sued Andrzejczuk in 2019 for sexually abusing her in 1978 and 1979 while assigned to Cardinal O’Hara High School.
AtteaAntoine P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Attea was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 12, and was pastor of St. James in Jamestown from 1978 until his death in a plane crash.
AymerichRamonDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly by the Buffalo diocese as having substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
AurelioJohn R.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAurelio admitted to sodomizing 3 boys, ages 12-14, 15-20 years prior, acted with another priest, Bernard M. Mach, both suspended, and also accused of abuse of another youth.
BagleyGary J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/19. Died 11/14/06.
BarattoFrancis B.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedDied 9/6/92. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
BarkenquestLehr J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedBarkenquest was named in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 as having sexually abused a male student in the early to mid-1970s at St. Francis DeSales High School in Lockport, NY.
BaumgartenFrancis X.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedBaumgarten was accused of sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. He died in 1989.
BartnikJames T.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedBartnik was ordained for the Diocese of Syracuse, worked in the Diocese of Buffalo, and was incardinated in 1982. A lawsuit was filed in 2019 alleging that Bartnik sexually abused a boy, age 12 or 13, around 1977.
BarszczBenedict P.Diocese of Buffalo NYChargedBarszcz was arrested and charged with public lewdness after exposing himself to two girls, ages 14 and 15. He was removed from public ministry.
BeckerDonald W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledBecker was removed from the diocesan payroll in 2003, accused of sexually abusing two teen boys and a boy age 10-11. He denied allegations, but thirty men had claimed abuse as boys by Becker under the NY Child Victims Act by 2021.
BeiterRobert G.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedAge 82 and retired, Beiter was placed on leave pending the investigation of an accusation of abuse. He was posthumously exonerated.
BergS. TheodoreDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 1987, parish employees found child pornography in Berg’s room. Multiple people were notified, including Bishop Head.
BernardoValerioDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedBernardo was accused of abusing a girl over several years, beginning when she was age 5.
BialkowskiDavid W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedBialkowski was accused of touching the upper thigh of a teen and making suggestive comments to him 10 years prior. He was removed from St. John Gualbert parish in Cheektowaga in 2/11 and found working as organist for a Lutheran church in Tonawanda in 3/18.
BiesingerRobert J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledA lawsuit was filed against Biesinger in 1995, claiming he had sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in 1974 and a second woman in 1965. Biesinger was removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
BohmRichard JohnDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly by the diocese in 10/19 as having substantiated allegations against him of child sexual abuse. Died 10/22/84.
BissonetteJosephDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedBissonette was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 7, but was not assigned to St. Bartholomew’s until 1980. He was murdered in 1987 by two teenage boys.
BrennanGeorge J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2019. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Brennan died in 2016.
BrzezniakAurelian W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy at St. Francis High School in 1977, along with Revs. James Smyka and Patrick Mendola.
BursonJamesDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man reported that he was molested by Burson as a Cardinal Dougherty High School student in 1979. Burson was ordained for the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists) and moved to San Diego CA in 1996.
ByrneFrancis C.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedFrank Byrne was named publicly as credibly accused by the Columbans U.S. Province in 2/22, and left the community and ministry in 1976.
CampbellMichael J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Campbell was ordained in Ireland and arrived in the US shortly after. He was pastor of several churches before his death.
CiolinoThomas N.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Died 4/13/87.
CohaneJohnDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedCohane was allegedly assigned to the parish where the boy was abusing him starting in 1951.
CollinsGerald P.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died 6/8/95.
ConlinRobert P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedConlin is accused of sexually abusing a boy age 15 in 1980 at St. Mary’s rectory in the small farming community of Pavilion NY. The mother reported the abuse to the diocese.
ConnorWilliamDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
ConroyJ. PeterDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedNamed publicly as accused by the Buffalo diocese on its list updated 11/5/2018, and included on the Northeast Province Jesuits’ list of credibly accused 1/15/2019. Removed 2002 after allegations of abuse of two girls, who were relatives, 1972-1975.
ConvMarkDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Diocese of Buffalo on its list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations. Left the Franciscans. Died in 2011.
CoppolaPaul R.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedListed as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Taught and coached sports at Bishop Turner High School and assisted at St. Francis of Assisi parish.
CornelissenLawrenceDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA doctor from Germany, Cornelissen arrived in the U.S. in 1898, studied in Louisville KY and Oldenburg IN, was administrator of a Madison IN parish, pastor of three mission parishes, was on the Marriage Tribunal, and retired in 1958.
CotterGeorge J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA woman reportedly told the diocese in 2018 that Cotter sexually abused her in the 1950s and 1960s, when she was ages 7-19 and Cotter was pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda. Cotter died 5/17/80.
CotterJames HDiocese of Buffalo NYSettledA priest was accused of sexual abuse in the Buffalo diocese in the mid-1990s, and in 2003 a civil suit was filed in CA. The Buffalo diocese did not participate in payment of settlement with San Diego.
CrumlishRichard C.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died 4/15/06.
DeweyDenmanDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedDewey was accused of sexually abusing 12-year-old boys in Buffalo, Aurora, Jamestown and Batavia, where he worked 1964-65.
DietzelEdmund J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA woman reported to the diocese that Monsignor Dietzel sexually abused her when she was 3-12 years old.
DolinicLouis S.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedRetired in 2010 and suspended in 2018 pending investigation of a complaint of abuse. Accused of sexually abusing a child in 1977-78 at St. Joseph’s in North Tonawanda.
DonnellyJohn J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Donnelly abused him when he was an altar boy, age 12, in the early 1970s at St. Monica’s. Donnelly was pastor emeritus of St. Monica’s in the early 1970s.
DobsonGregoryDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man accused three priests of encouraging him to engage in sexual acts with girls “provided” by them. The priests denied ever committing any acts of abuse and were reinstated to ministry.
DonohueRaymond A.J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedDonohue was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy, age 14, in 1987 while assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lakeview. He denied the allegations and his faculties were restored in 7/22.
DucetteJohn L.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Ducette was pastor of St. Timothy’s in Tonawanda from 1985 until 2008 and was accused of sexually assaulting a boy over an 18-month period in the mid-1980s.
DugganDaniel G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedDuggan was accused of child sexual abuse and was added to the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
FafinskiDonald S.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedAfter allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, he was removed from the diocesan payroll.
FagowskiEdwinDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of molesting a child at St. Benedict’s in Bennington. Died 12/1/90.
FaraciDouglas F.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedAfter allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, he was removed from ministry and removed from diocesan payroll as part of a bankruptcy agreement.
FarrandJohn L.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedFarrand was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. He admitted to the abuse and went on to teach at other schools in NY, France and Puerto Rico.
FedericoRalph P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedTwo lawsuits were filed against Federico, claiming he sexually abused boys while assigned to St. John’s in Jamestown and Our Lady of Pompeii in Depew. The Diocese substantiated the allegations, and Federico was added to its list of credibly accused.
FimbelDuane G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed under NY’s Child Victims Act in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old 1976-77 while pastor of Sacred Heart in Portville. Fimbel died in 2011.
FitzgeraldJames E.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedNamed publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/2021. Died in 2009.
FingerleFred G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedFingerle was first revealed on 3/20/18 as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He died 1/25/02.
FoxJohn J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation that Fox sexually abused a girl when she was 15. Fox died in 1997.
AdrianiJohnDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedFr. John Adriani is accused of molesting a boy, age 11, in 1953 at St. Joseph’s in Niagara Falls.
DoyleJohn S.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedDoyle is accused of sexually abusing three children, the youngest of whom was 10 years old. The abuse allegedly occurred while Doyle was pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard Park.
FreemanMichael R.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedBuffalo priest first named publicly as accused on 3/20/18. Admitted to “violating children” in five of his six assignments.
Freeman was named in a PA Grand Jury Report, had his faculties revoked in 3/89, and was named in lawsuits of abuse of at least seven minors by 1/20.
FullamRaymondDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. Allegations received in 2009 of abuse in 1954 and 1965. Fullam died in 1987.
FrielJoseph P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedFriel was accused of repeatedly molesting a teen boy at a West Seneca church, and threatened to excommunicate the parents who reported the abuse. At least eight alleged victims have come forward since 1994, including the man whose suit was dropped due to SOL.
FrielMark M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA priest was revealed to have been removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He was also accused of abusing a child, ages 9-11, in 1971-73.
GabalskiJohn RaymondDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Taught after ordination at St. Mary College in Orchard Lake MI until 1965, then returned to Buffalo.
FronczakDennis A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedFronczyk aka Franczak aka Fronczak was pastor at Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster when placed on leave in 10/15 for unspecified reasons. He was later accused of abuse of a child, age 10-11, in 1986-88 while assigned to a Lockport parish.
GambinoJosephDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. From Turin, Italy. Arrived in the diocese in 1907. Pastor of Holy Cross for 54 years. Retired in 1968. Died 1/20/75. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 of repeatedly molesting five-year-old boy at Holy Cross in 1948.
GreenGerard LeoDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Jerry was named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list updated 11/5/18 (name misspelled “Gerald”). He was a high school teacher and Boy Scout camp chaplain.
GouldJames C.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedNamed publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese’s list updated 11/5/2018, included on the Northeast Province Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/2019, and admitted the abuse.
GraeberRichard A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Graeber was accused of sexually abusing children and was accused of sexually abusing children in Raleigh, SC.
GresockThomas G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedGresock was first revealed in 3/20/18 as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He was allowed to stay in ministry until 1993.
GrowneyFrancis A.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor. In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a woman that Growney sexually abused her when she was age 6. He was pastor 1937-74 of St. William’s in West Seneca. He died 8/18/75.
GroszEdward M.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA 15-year-old boy accused Grosz of sexually assaulting him at a reception following a confirmation service at St. Brigid in Bergen. Grosz denied the allegations, and took leave from active ministry pending an investigation.
HaggertyJames CairnanDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedHaggerty was named publicly as accused in 4/19 news reports and the diocese reviewed an allegation against him from a man.
HajdukJohn P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused of molesting a boy in 1977 while working at Most Precious Blood in Angola, and of raping a boy for three years starting when he was age 12 in 1978 while working at Holy Family in Buffalo.
HannaFrancis J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit in 2018 of sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy in 1966 while the boy was hospitalized after a car accident; Hanna was a chaplain at the hospital. Died 3/28/1996.
HarringtonMichael J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man filed suit, claiming Harrington fondled him as a 10-year-old altar boy in 1965 on a trip to New York City. The bishop reportedly said he’d “take care of it” and gave the boy a generous tip.
HasslerJoseph J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Hassler was accused of abusing a child at age 5 in 1956. He died in 1986.
HayesJames P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor James F. Hayes was removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He died 11/30/88.
HatrickBrian M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA woman complained to the diocese in 2003 that Hatrick molested her altar-boy son, age 14. Hatrick was moved to another parish in West Seneca, allowed to work with youth, and continued in parish ministry until 2007.
HendricksLouis J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedHendricks was accused of abuse by three men: a boy age 5-7, a boy age 10 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and a boy age 6-10 at St. Patrick’s in Randolph, NY. Hendricks died in 1990 at age 53.
HennessyLinusDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMichael P. Hennessy was accused of sexual abuse of a boy for five years, beginning in 1973 when the boy was age 10. He was ordained and taught at St. Bernardine College in England until 1951, then retreat ministry in Australia.
HerbergerRoyDiocese of Buffalo NYReinstatedRetired in 2017, placed on leave in 2018 after an allegation surfaced, returned to ministry in 12/2018 after the diocese determined the allegations were not substantiated, filed a defamation suit in 2020, dropped the suit in 2023.
HigginsJ. GrantDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor died in 2016 after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He was accused of abusing a child, age 9-10, during 1990-91.
HoganFrancis T.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedThe diocesan list included him as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He died in 2010.
HolbelSylvester J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor. Accused publicly of sexually abusing a male minor, died at age 80, and was not included on the diocese’s 3/20/18 list of ‘removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor’.
HonerWilliam J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Left the priesthood at some point. Went on to work for the NY state Office of Mental Health. Died suddenly at age 69 11/27/02.
IngallsFred D.Diocese of Buffalo NYConvictedIn 2004 he was charged with receiving child porn and storing it on a computer in the parish rectory. He was sentenced to 3 years 1 month in prison and released in 2007.
IdziakStanley DominicDiocese of Buffalo NYSettledIdziak was accused of abuse of boys from 1985-1988, and was laicized in 1992. He died in 1/2017.
At least seven known victims of abuse by the Corpus Christi Parish altar boy, 1982-1985.
JarnotClement R.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-15, in 1972-73, Jarnot died in 2008.
IpolitoPascal D.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedIpolito was retired and was placed on leave pending investigation for allegedly abusing a teenage boy in 1975 and a 13-year-old boy in 1981 or 1982. He denied all allegations and sued the diocese for restoration of his full pension.
JasinskiFlorian ADiocese of Buffalo NYSuedThe diocesan list first revealed him as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in 1982-83.
JasinskiGerald C.Diocese of Buffalo NYConvictedArrested 6/7/86, charged with sexually assaulting two boys, ages 15 and 18, at a cabin. Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of first-degree attempted sexual abuse, laicized 1988, and accused of unpermitted sexual contact with an altar boy in 1972-75.
JuddRichard P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedJudd was accused of abuse of several children, including a 14-year-old who attended Nativity of the BVM, three teenage boys who had sex with an older girl in the rectory of St. Teresa’s in Niagara Falls, and a 13-year-old at St. Teresa’s in South Buffalo.
JuranMichael P.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA priest was placed on leave in 10/18 after allegations of two cases of sexual misconduct with children. He was removed from the diocesan payroll in 5/19.
KaralusPeter J.Diocese of Buffalo NYReinstatedKaralus was placed on leave due to an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a male minor in 2011. The diocese found the allegation to be unsubstantiated.
KasprzykJamesDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a man who said Kasprzyk sexually abused him when he was between the ages of 10-15. Per his obituary, Kasprzyk retired in 1993 for “medical reasons” and died in 2014.
KazmierczakEdward L.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Kazmierczak was accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl for about a year, beginning in 1975.
KeanJohn H.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
KealyFrancis de PaulDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 2018 a man told the Buffalo diocese that Kealy humiliated him as a youth by making him expose his private parts. Kealy worked in the diocese at Bishop Timon High School 1951-1958. He died in NJ 10/17/14.
KeelingPaul M.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedKeeling is accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 15-17, in 1983-1985. He taught 1974-1979 at Bethlehem Catholic High School in the Diocese of Allentown PA.
KellyJames G.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor Kelly was accused of sexually abusing two children and was placed on leave. He was reinstated after the diocese’s review board determined that the allegations were unsubstantiated.
KelleyTimothy J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedOrdained for the Buffalo diocese, Kelley was on leave from the priesthood 1986-2002 before receiving permission to return to active ministry. He was accused of sexual abuse of a 13-year-old youth in 1983 during a trip from Buffalo to FL.
KempThomas L.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedFirst revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.  Per the diocese’s updated list in 1/22, Kemp was removed from ministry in 2004 and died 3/7/19.
KempczynskiJohnDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a child in 1971, died in 2009.
KeppelerRichard J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedKeppeler was first revealed as having sexually abused a minor in 1988, and was accused of molesting a 14-year-old at All Saints in Buffalo in 1957 and a 16-year-old at Notre Dame High School in 1972. He was also accused of molesting a boy, ages 10-15, during 1985-90.
KinmartinNelson J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Kinmartin fondled him in 1982, when he was a freshman and Kinmartin was a guidance counselor at Bishop Turner High School. Kinmartin died in 1989.
KlauderCharles A.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor. Pastor for 45 years of St. John the Baptist parish in Kenmore. Died 9/16/72. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. It notes multiple substantiated allegations.
KocianTheodoreDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese’s list updated 11/5/18. Kocian died in 1987.
KopczewskiLinus E.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese’s list updated 11/5/2018. Included on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans’ list of credibly accused as of 1/2024.
LadikaStephen JosephDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Left the priesthood in 1965, married, moved to FL and raised a family. Died 8/24/11.
KowalewskiPaul J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAfter leaving the Catholic priesthood in 1976, married in 1979, and became an Episcopalian priest in 1990, he was accused of sexually abusing children and at least one adult. He was reportedly sent to Canada for treatment.
LanphearWilliam W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledLanphear was accused of sexually abusing a child in the 1970s and 1980s. He died in 2008, at the age of 78.
LeisingFrederick D.Diocese of Buffalo NYReinstatedMonsignor Leising was suspended in 11/18 after an allegation of sexual abuse. He returned to ministry in 12/18 after the diocese determined that the allegations had “not been substantiated”.
LehmkuhlCharles W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedLehmkuhl taught at Canisius College and was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 7-17, in 1973-83.
LewandowskiJohn D.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedLewandowski was named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 3/20/2018. He was accused by at least four men under the NY Child Victims Act of having abused them as boys.
LewandowskiMichael M.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA student said a priest at St. Francis High School in Hamburg fondled him while they wrestled and plied him with alcohol starting in 1979. The principal didn’t take action, and the civil authorities notified.
LexHenry V.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Pastor of several parishes.
LynchMichaelDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
LutzDonald J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA pastor was accused of “unpermitted sexual contact” with a girl, ages 13-14, 1975-76, and was allowed to remain in ministry despite the allegations. A second woman also claimed abuse as a minor in the 1970s.
MachBernard M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledAccused of fondling a 12-year-old boy in Fall 1991. Placed on leave in 1993, and accused of abuse of three others, including a 7-year-old in 1974.
MaguireStephenDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicization process pending.
MarconiPaul M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Worked in Lewiston NY, San Diego CA, Ontario Canada, Pala CA, and Campo CA.
MartlockLoville N.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMartlock was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 8-12, beginning in 1974, when working as a religion teacher at Notre Dame High School. He died in 2014, and was included on a diocesan list of deceased priests.
MasonDonald C.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
MaryanskiFabianDiocese of Buffalo NYSettledRetired 2014, after being suspended in 1995 for alleged abuse of a teen girl in the 1980s. Recently investigated by DA after a complaint from a schoolgirl, behavior deemed “creepy”, not criminal, and removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.
MaxwellCronanDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedSt. Bonaventure University faculty member. Involved in Marriage Encounter, chaplain for the Franciscan Brothers in Smithtown, Mission Band member. Died 6/13/84, age 54. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
MaynardReneDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMaynard was ordained in 1955 for the Franciscans, transferred to another parish in 1966 due to ‘affairs’ with two different women, requested laicization in 1966, and was named publicly as credibly accused by the Buffalo diocese on its list updated 11/05/2018.
McCarthyJames E.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMcCarthy was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 10, for three years, beginning in 1973. McCarthy is deceased.
McCarthyThomas J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMcCarthy retired suddenly in 2003 following a meeting with diocesan officials, and was later included on a diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
McCarthyLeo F.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor McCarthy was accused of sexually abusing a girl, age 12, at St. Matthew’s in 1982. He was placed on leave in 7/21 pending investigation, but was reinstated in 5/22 after the diocese found the allegation was unsubstantiated.
McKennaFrancis W.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedPastor of All Saints and Holy Family in Buffalo and St. John de LaSalle in Niagara Falls. Died in 1977.
McPhersonJoseph M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor McPherson administered Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charities for thirty years and was also Diocesan Youth Director. A man, age 75, went public with claims that McPherson sexually abused him beginning on his 8th birthday in 1951.
McNamaraRobert E.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
MendolaPatrick J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA 7-year-old boy accused Revs. Aurelian Brzezniak and James Smyka of sexually abusing him at St. Francis High School in 1977.
MierzwaRonaldDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedPastor of Holy Name of Mary in Ellicottville since 1994, suspended in 9/18 after an unspecified complaint of abuse, removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.
MooneyVincent P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledA woman told the diocese that Mooney raped her in the 1960s, when she was age 16, after hearing her confession. She became pregnant and her mother sent her for an illegal abortion, which almost killed her.
MossRobert D.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMoss was named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18, and was also named in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2018.
MuerderEdward E.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Not indexed or listed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2009.
NiedbalskiTerrence N.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly by the diocese in 10/19 as having substantiated allegations against him of child sexual abuse. Removed from ministry in 1975. Died 7/10/97.
NogaroPaul M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedPastor of St. Stephen’s on Grand Island was accused of raping and molesting a boy at age 11. The Diocesan Review Board found the allegations against Nogaro and Popadick unsubstantiated, and Nogaro returned to ministry on 1/17/20.
NowakJeffrey L.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedPastor of Our Lady Help of Christians in Cheektowaga was suspended from ministry after allegations of inappropriate contact with children and harassment of a seminarian.
NuwerHerold M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAssistant priest then administrator in Buffalo and Niagara Falls parishes, pastor of Immaculate Conception in Ransomville from 1988-2004.
NysLorenDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNys was removed from SS. Peter and Paul’s in Kiel, where he was working in retirement, after a review of personnel files revealed two complaint letters from parents re conduct with minors dating back to late 1960s-early 1970s.
NyczMieczyslaw F.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMatt Nycz, Gregory Dobson and Adolph Kowalczyk were accused of encouraging a boy to engage in sexual acts with four girls “provided” by them. The three priests denied committing any acts of abuse.
O’ConnorEdmund J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAn 87-year-old man claims that O’Connor and Sisters Mary and Veronica sexually abused him in the early 1940s at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church and school in Silver Creek.
O’BrienRichardDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedO’Brien sexually abused a 10-year-old girl in the 1940s. He died in 1963.
OrmsbyBasil A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Ormsby, who was at St Teresa’s in South Buffalo 1957-87, was accused of sexual abuse of a boy, age 13, in 1975, and of touching and kissing an altar boy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He died in 1997.
OrsolitsNorbert F.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledSuspended in 2003, admitted in 2018 he abused “probably dozens” of adolescent boys, and removed from diocesan payroll in 2020. There were 20 suits filed under the NY Child Victims Act naming Orsolits by 8/2021.
PalysDaniel J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedPalys was retired and sent to the Vatican after a list of credibly accused was published. There were also three lawsuits naming Palys.
PavlockMartin L.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA diocesan priest was removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. A suit was filed in 7/20.
PenkaulJoseph HenryDiocese of Buffalo NYIndictedThe diocese reviewed an allegation in 2018 by a man who reported that Penkaul sexually abused him when the man was age 14 or 15. Penkaul died in 2008.
PeterDavid J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedPeter sexually abused an 8-year-old altar boy in the 1970s, when he was on a boat ride with another man. The pastor knew and did nothing, and Peter threatened to harm his brother if he told.
PollardGeorge J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedDied 11/26/87. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
PrangeRichardDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
PrangeRichardDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
PopadickPeter J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Popadick was placed on leave after being accused of raping and molestation by a man in his early 60s. He was returned to ministry in 1/2020, but was placed on leave again in 3/2023.
RapplJosephDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA 48-year-old man stated publicly he was sexually abused at age 11 by Rappl, who was accused of abuse of another child, age 12-14, in 1978-80 at St. Peter’s in Lewiston.
ReddyLeo F.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under NY’s Child Victims Act of abusing a child, age 12-13. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Reddy died 1/4/76.
ReinaRichardDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit in 1/20 of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in about 1972 at Holy Cross Church.
RiterDennis G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedRiter was suspended 3/26/18, accused of abuse of two altar boys at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the 1990s. One accuser said he was 10-13 when abused, and that he witnessed the abuse of the other boy, now deceased.
A third alleged victim was discovered by a news outlet in 5/18, and a new lawsuit was filed by the first accuser in 8/19.
RocheDavid V.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Roche died in 2004.
RochfordCharles S.Diocese of Buffalo NYIndictedNamed publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/19. Rochford died in 1980.
RodriguezAntonio L.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA relative of Rodriguez said the priest, age 94, had dementia and was living in a nursing home when the boy was sexually assaulted.
RonaldRoy K.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in four lawsuits by 12/20, including one for unpermitted sexual conduct 1982-86 of a child, ages 11-14. Died in 2013; list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation.
RothJoseph S.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused of sexual abuse of children, he taught at Canisius College and LeMoyne College.
RutterLukeDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abusing a male student at St. Francis High School in the 1980s. Rutter was a teacher at the school. He died in 2000 at age 51.
RyanJohn M.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedMonsignor was accused of molesting a man when he was an altar boy and a woman when she was 6-11 years old.
SajdakRonaldDiocese of Buffalo NYReinstatedSajdak was suspended in 11/18, over six months after the diocese received an allegation that he had sexually abused a boy. He was returned to active ministry on 12/20/18.
SardinaJohn J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedRetired priest, living in a residence for priests in Depew, was suspended in 9/18 after an allegation he sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the late 1960s. He was allowed to return to active ministry in 3/19.
SchenckMaurusDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/20 of sexually abusing a child, ages 12-17, during 1962-68, while assigned to St. Mary’s in Dunkirk. Also accused of abusing a 13-year-old in 1965. Schenck died 5/20/75.
SchiederJoseph E.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Schieder was accused of abuse in several parishes and schools, and died in 1996. He was also the national director of Catholic Youth of America and dean of theology at Marymount College.
SchoberRobert J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedSchober was placed on leave in 9/21 due to allegations of sexual abuse, but was reinstated in 5/22 after a Review Board found the allegations unsubstantiated.
SchusterJoseph A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedSchuster was accused of sexually assaulting a boy age 13 in 1968, when he pressed the boy to stay overnight at the priest’s apartment rather than bike home in the dark.
Schuster was not on the diocese’s list of priests who were removed from ministry, retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
ScieraRonald P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Sciera was accused of unpermitted sexual contact with a 13-year-old in 1972, and was suspended pending the investigation of accusation(s) of abuse reportedly discovered in documents filed in the diocese’s bankruptcy case. He denied the allegations.
SheehanGerald PaulDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedSheehan worked in South Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Orchard Park and Sheridan parishes. A woman reported him sexually abusing her when she was 7-14 years old, and he was kept in ministry after being accused in 1994.
SheridanPatrickDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedSheridan was a priest in Brazil and Buffalo, NY, where he was rector 1975-81.
ShumwayLynn M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedShumway was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 12, in 2009 at St. Stephen’s Elementary School on Grand Island.
SilverioRonald T.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man wrote that Silverio molested him and his two brothers in the 1970s, and another man told a news source that Silverio abused him at ages 7-9. Silverio was accused of abusing a child ages 9-18, in 1973-82.
AnneDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA 7-year-old girl was sexually abused by Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in about 1973-74.
ClaudiaDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed under the Child Victims’ Act in 8/19 of repeatedly molesting a child, beginning when he or she was age 6, in 1956-58. The nun was assigned to Ascension parish in North Tonawanda.
TeresePaulineDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedA woman stated publicly that Sr. Pauline Terese abused her in 1955 when she was age 5 and a student at Christ the King School in Snyder.
VeronicaDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedSisters Veronica, Mary and Rev. Edmund O’Connor were named in a lawsuit filed by an 87-year-old man who claims they sexually abused him in the early 1940s.
JuliaDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA boy was abused by Sr. Julieta at Corpus Christi parish school in 1956-57.
MaryDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedSisters Mary and Veronica, as well as Rev. Edmund O’Connor, were named in a lawsuit filed by an 87-year-old man.
SlackHoward B.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 11/5/2018, and accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/2019 of molesting a 15-year-old boy.
SmithArthur J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedSmith was suspended in 2011 after complaints about behavior toward a boy, given nursing home ministry by new bishop Malone, and found to be cruise ship chaplain in 2018. He filed suit against the diocese in 2019 to restore his pension.
SnyderClatus E.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations. Snyder died in 2001.
SmykaJamesDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedFirst named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Buffalo on 11/5/18, chaplain at St. Joseph’s Hospital and living at a parish in Syracuse 11/14-10/18, accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy in 1977.
SmyczynskiGerard A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledErie PA Bishop Donald Trautman was removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. He was later sued for abuse of an altar boy, age 10, in the mid-1980s.
SobierajskiEdward J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Retired in 1993.
SpielmanJames A.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledBishop Head knew of allegations of abuse in 1989; sent to treatment 6 months later; returned to ministry. Accused of abusing altar boy for 4 years in the 1970s; $150K settlement in 1994; left priesthood after abuse reported 1993; moved to AK.
SplawskiBernardDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedAccused in 1986 of fondling a student at Bishop Timon High School in South Buffalo. Removed from his NJ assignment in 2003 after 17 years and placed on the Buffalo diocese’s list updated 11/5/2018.
StachewiczChester S.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedIn 1989, he joined the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America and worked as priest in Albuquerque, NM.
StantonWilliam GeorgeDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Multiple allegations of abuse, most of which occurred when he was vice-principal of Bishop Turner High School in the 1960s.
StrassbergerHarry RichardDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Died 12/16/99.
StolinskiRobert A.Diocese of Buffalo NYReinstatedThe Diocese announced that Stolinski’s name was added to a list of accused, but he was allowed to return to active ministry after the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
SzelagowskiAdolphDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Died 4/29/89.
TolczykMarion P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedTolczyk was accused of molesting a boy over several years, beginning when the boy was 16.
TownsendEdwardDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man said that Townsend sexually abused him over 5 years in the 1960s, starting when he was age 5. A second man told a news outlet that Townsend sexually abused him at ages 7 and 8.
TucholsFranklin J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedA man in his early 60s accused Rev. Peter Popadick, Paul Nogaro and a “Fr. Mike” of raping and molesting him at age 10 or 11.
VatterJoseph E.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedAccused publicly of sexually abusing a boy, age 9, at St. Christopher’s in Tonawanda in 1980. Placed on leave in 2/2023 due to an allegation that he sexually abused a girl.
VenneSamuel J.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedRetired priest, in residence at St. Stephen’s on Grand Island, was placed on leave in 4/18 due to allegations of past child sex abuse. The Vatican suspended Venne for 7 years, and he refused to join the diocese’s monitoring program.
VogelJoseph J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSettledA woman alleged that Army Chaplain Vogel sexually abused her when she was 12. She told a nun, who was the school principal, and her parents told the assistant pastor, but nothing was done.
WaclawskiJoseph P.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Died 11/11/04.
WalkerEdward J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Walker was accused of sexually abusing a boy for a decade, beginning when the boy was age 12. He died in 2002, and the diocese “vehemently denied” the allegations until a second person came forward.
WardWilliam G.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused publicly by the Buffalo diocese on its list 3/20/18, died in 2008, and was named in a lawsuit in 8/19. He was included on the Raleigh diocese’s list 10/22/19, and on the Charlotte diocese’s list 12/29/19.
WerthCharles M.Diocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list updated 11/5/18. Died 12/9/17. Pled guilty to exposure in 9/94 after he was arrested during a crackdown on lewd behavior in a park. Fined. Placed on leave. Died 12/9/17.
WhiteGervaseDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused in a news report 4/11/19. Worked at St. Bonaventure University as an administrator and teacher for 47 years. Died 1/7/02.
WhiteWilliam F.J.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedAccused by 11 men of abuse as teens 1961-93, suspended in 1993, included on 3/20/18 diocesan list, died in 2016, and was named in lawsuits by 15 plaintiffs under the NY Child Victims Act.
WhitneyPaulDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor, Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act, served as pastor of several churches, and was the spiritual director of a seminary.
WolskiMarkDiocese of Buffalo NYAccusedWolski was placed on Administrative Leave after complaints that he sexually abused a 15- to 17-year-old boy 1968 -70. He was removed from the diocesan payroll in 20.
WoodRobert W.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedWood was removed from his parish assignment in 2003 after an alleged incident 16 years prior. He was accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in 1988 at Annunciation Parish in Elma.
WoppererThomasDiocese of Buffalo NYUnsubstantiatedWopperer was suspended pending the investigation of an allegation of abuse, but was later returned to ministry.
YetterRobert M.Diocese of Buffalo NYSuedYetter was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 13-15, starting in 1970, and of grooming a boy since second grade. He died at age 73.
ZimpferGeorgeDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedMonsignor Zimpfer was accused of sexually abusing a boy multiple times in 1973. Zimpfer died in 1975.
ZuechFrank JosephDiocese of Buffalo NYSuedBorn in Mexico, raised in Italy, attended seminary in Italy and at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany NY. Pastor at St. Mary’s in Sliver Springs, died 7/12/95.
AgerFay W.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult.
BrownFloyd J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor at St. Mary’s in Massena in about 1987-91. Died 9/20/94.
ContiJoseph A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on 11/13/18, died 7/30/18, and was accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 by a minor, along with Rev. Roland St. Pierre, of abusing a boy in 1969.
CoseoFrancis GordonDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor from about 1971-76 at Notre Dame Church in Malone. Died 2/5/97.
DeganJoseph A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Name spelled “Degen” on list, but “Degan” in Official Catholic Directory.
DelbelJames A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedParish priest, school principal, prison chaplain. Died 7/10/13, age 69. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.
DownsJohn L.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedDowns was accused of sexual abuse of children, but the diocese deemed the claim unsubstantiated.
DufordRobert O.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 10/10/49.
ElliottJoseph W.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor from about 1985-88 at St. Michael’s in Parishville and St. Mary’s in Potsdam.
FallonJohn J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYConvictedArrested in 1985 on charges of mailing child pornography, Fallon pled guilty and was sentenced to 5 years probation, including 6 months of psychiatric therapy. He moved to a Syracuse retirement home and remained inactive.
FarchetteRonald J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult.
FavreauBruce T.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFavreau was first named publicly as accused by the diocese on 11/13/18. He died in 5/22.
FontaineGeorge A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1971 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Schroon Lake. Died 12/18/90.
RedingAquinasDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedPaul Francis Reding is accused of sexual abuse of a minor(s) in 2020. He died 1/4/2000.
RichardCharles J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedRichard was assigned to St. Mary’s in Potsdam, became an Army chaplain, and worked in Korea, Vietnam, Europe, South America and Panama before returning to Ogdensburg.
FrancoeurJoseph ArthurDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedJ. Arthur or Joseph A., pastor of Sacred Heart in Watertown, NY, was accused of sexual abuse of children.
FranklinEdward L.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedA priest was ordained for the Diocese of Ogdensburg, but was moved often among parishes and through several dioceses, including Hartford, Newark and San Bernardino. He was accused of sexually abusing a minor in 1963-64 and an altar boy in 1967.
GaudetteRoland A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2020 of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Educator, assigned to schools in Alfred ME, Plattsburgh and Morrisonville NY. Died in 12/05.
GilletteTheodore M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedGillette was removed from his assignment in 7/02 as a result of the new zero tolerance policy from the recent Dallas Bishops’ conference.
HuntJohn M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedResigned as pastor of two parishes and placed on leave after allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.
KearnsFrank M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedFrancis Maurus Kearns. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1965-67 at St. Joseph’s in Dannemora. Died 2/4/90.
KennedyEdwin A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 10/18/90. Named in lawsuit(s) in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.
KennedyJohn M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 8/11/79.
LaLondeEmile G.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedLaLonde was named publicly as accused by the diocese on 11/13/18 and was named in 8/19 lawsuit(s) under the NY Child Victims Act by 4/21.
LarcheJames M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult.
LukerJoseph F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor. Accused of sexually abusing a minor at St. Peter’s in Lowville.
ManfredDonald J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedPer Attorney Jeff Anderson in 4/21, Manfred was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in 1971.
MartinRoger M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Deceased.
McGrathGerald F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMcGrath was named publicly as accused on 11/13/18 and died 7/20/16. He was named in lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.
McNamaraJohn F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYIndictedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of child sexual abuse, occurring 1945-47. McNamara died in 1971.
MenardRoland V.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedThe diocese first named Menard as accused on 11/13/18, and he was later accused in a lawsuit on 6/30/20.
MulvaneyAndrew RobertDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused of sexual abuse of children, served as army chaplain, and retired in 2012.
O’DohertyLiamDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSettledO’Doherty was first indicted by Grand Jury in 1979 for sexual contact with three 14-year-old girls. He was put back to work after six months, but four women filed separate suits alleging he abused them in 1980s and 1990s.
OehlerPaulDiocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 5/22. Noted to be deceased.
PendergastJohn F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1987-89 at St. Mary’s in Massena. Died 5/21/98.
PlanteAlbert R.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedThe diocese named him as accused on 11/13/18, and four lawsuits were filed against him by 4/21.
RobillardThomas J.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor Robillard was accused of sexually abusing a child, ages 7-10, 1970-73.
RogersThomas W.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedA boy was picked up hitch-hiking near Lake Saranac in NY, and told police that Rogers attempted to sexually assault him. The boy’s father agreed not to press charges if Rogers stayed away from the area and admitted guilt.
SeguinDonald E.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1961 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Crown Point. Died 8/8/76.
SharlandGeraldDiocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 8/5/73.
ShurtleffRobert M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedShurtleff was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as a result of substantiated allegations against them.
SkurskiHerbertDiocese of Ogdensburg NYSettledMultiple allegations of sexual abuse. A woman reported that Skurski sexually abused her as a child, and the diocese provided financial assistance for counseling and a $100K offer from the IRCP.
SquiresThomasDiocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedSquires was first named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list. He was accused of abusing a boy, age 14, over two years.
PierreRoland H. St.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedAccused along with Rev. Joseph Conti of sexually abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was 4 and ending in the early 1970s. The abuse took place in a wooded area.
StoneCarlDiocese of Ogdensburg NYConvictedStone was named publicly in Canada 7/30/08 as accused, and the Albany diocese acknowledged that it had removed him from ministry in 1981 after he pled guilty to sodomizing two teenage brothers in Colonie, NY. Stone died in 11/06.
TobinGeorge W.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 8/25/10.
TothMichael A.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult.
WaterhouseJohn M.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedMonsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/8/20 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 10-15, many times during 1973-78. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Joseph’s in West Chazy. Waterhouse died 12/28/95.
WhiteClark S.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedWhite was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as a result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops’ Conference.
WileyJohn F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedFirst named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 2/26/84.
WisniewskiDavid E.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYAccusedWisniewski was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as a result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops’ Conference.
WorczakPaul F.Diocese of Ogdensburg NYSuedA man told the diocese that Worczak molested him when he was age 11 in 1971. The diocese refused to admit liability and paid for counseling but said the statute of limitations had passed.
BeatiniJosephDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of child sexual abuse in a lawsuit filed in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. Abuse alleged to have occurred at St. Francis Xavier in Rochester. Died in 1980, age 58.
BoninDavid L.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedA 21-year-old man filed a lawsuit against the bishop and diocese, alleging that Bonin sexually abused him weekly 1998-2001, when the man was 9-12. A second person also alleged abuse.
BurkeJames C.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedBurke was accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 16, beginning in 1977.
BurrThomas W.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedOne of three priests removed in 2002 for inappropirate behavior with teens more than 20 years prior.
CargesBernard A.L.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a 2019 lawsuit, filed under the NY Child Victims Act, of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in the summer of 1974 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Carges retired in 2002 and died in 2003.
CasonAlbert H.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAfter allegations of sexual abuse, he was removed from ministry in 1985 and never allowed to return to ministry. Eight plaintiffs filed suits, many dismissed on SOL.
CloonanPaul I.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedNamed in nine separate cases under the New York Child Victims Act, including one for sexual abuse.
CherryJohn T.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of a 17-year-old in about 1968, while a teacher at Aquinas Institute. Assigned to Aquinas 1956-66. Died 2/21/73 in Gary, IN at age 53.
CollinsVincent PaulDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of child sexual abuse at St. John’s in Perinton, NY, died at age 64.
CorbettThomasDiocese of Rochester NYAccusedCorbett was charged in 2002 with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in 1991, later dismissed, and sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance.
CostelloJohn M.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedCostello was removed from his job as principal at McQuaid High School in the Rochester diocese in 2003 after an allegation of sexual abuse, but was reinstated in 2004.
CoxMadelineDiocese of Rochester NYSuedFather Joseph was accused of sexually abusing a child from 1978-82.
CurryJames J.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a McQuaid Jesuit High School student 1974-77. Curry taught history and theology at the school in the 1970s and 1980s. He died 1/14/19.
D’AurizioJoseph F.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a child from 1982-84, while he was pastor of St. John the Evangelist.
DavisLeo EmmettDiocese of Rochester NYSuedDavis was accused of sexually abusing a child 1939-40, beginning when the child was age 8.
DunnLeo FrancisDiocese of Rochester NYSuedMissionary in Brazil for 16 years, assigned to St. Joseph’s in Rochester in 1961, then retreat work in PA, then Canandaigua NY in 1981, then Saratoga Springs 2004-2009.
EcklGeorge W.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedMonsignor Eckl was accused of sexually abusing a child beginning in 1951 when the child was age 12.
EmoEugene G.Diocese of Rochester NYConvictedMultiple allegations, transferred six times in 14 years, removed from parish, sent to residential treatment.
In 1999, he was charged with violating probation by having contact with a 16-year-old boy. He was released from prison in 2002.
Accused of sexual abuse of boys while assigned to St. Mary’s in Danville, Emo was named in 12 Child Victim Act lawsuits by 8/2020.
FrederickRonald P.Diocese of Rochester NYSettledFrederick was accused of sexually abusing a boy in 1990. The lawsuit was settled shortly before Frederick died in 1999.
GaudioRobertDiocese of Rochester NYSuedPastor of St. Christopher’s in North Chili was placed on leave in 2/19 after an allegation of sexual abuse by a boy in 1979. Gaudio denied the allegation.
GiudiceAnthonyDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of abusing a boy, ages 9-11, during 1961-63, at Immaculate Heart of Mary, which was a Capuchin minor seminary in Geneva. The boy was an altar server at St. Patrick’s church in Seneca Falls.
GormleyJohn F.Diocese of Rochester NYSettledGormley admitted to molesting boys in the 1950s and 1960s, took a leave of absence in 1969, left the priesthood two years later and married. He apologized to a 1966 victim in 1993 and settled for $70K.
GramkeeDavid N.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedAcussed of sexually abusing a teenage girl, Gramkee was suspended by the diocese and died of stroke 7/02. Canonical proceedings were not complete at time of death.
GrassoJoseph A.Diocese of Rochester NYTrial awarded damagesPriest of the Congregation of Missionaries of the Precious Blood, accused of sexually abusing a male student in the early 2000s. Grasso denied the allegations and was awarded $5.4 million in a jury verdict.
GuliGerard J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedArrested in 1989, charged with fondling a nursing home resident’s naked breasts. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 5 months probation, laicized, apparently due to child sex abuse allegation(s).
HammondRobert W.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a boy in 1979, Hammond was placed under restrictions pending investigation, resigned from his last post in 2000, and was sentenced to life of prayer and penance. He died in 11/21.
HannaAustin B.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedFr. Gus was accused of sexually abusing a boy at St. Joseph Villa in the 1970s, and of abusing a boy at age 16 by a man who ran a church youth program.
HartRichard A.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing the child, beginning when the child was age 12 in 1977. Hart died in 1994.
HeathwoodJohn LaurenceDiocese of Rochester NYSuedHeathwood entered the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers order in 1943 and was removed as a teacher and drama director at Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, New York in 1994 for sexually abusing a female student.
HeinslerDavid W.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child 1967-68, beginning when the child was age 8. Heinsler was assigned to St. Bridget’s at the time of the alleged abuse.
HonoldThomasDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child 1969-71, beginning when the child was age 12.
HoganG. StuartDiocese of Rochester NYSuedHogan’s name was one of eight released by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing children. A 71-year-old woman stated that Hogan sexually abused her at ages 15-16 in 1962-63, but nothing was done.
KarlDanielDiocese of Rochester NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 8/22. Noted to be deceased.
KilleleaLawrence A.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedKillelea was accused of sexually abusing a child from 1974-76 while assigned to Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit.
KlemRobert JamesDiocese of Rochester NYSettledKlem was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-16, in 1968-70, while assigned to the Aquinas Institute in Rochester. He retired in 2013 and lived at the Dillon House in Houston through at least 2019.
LarrabeeJoseph E.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedLarrabee was named on a list of priests removed from the Rochester diocese between 2002 and 2012. He was accused of sexually abusing three teenage boys, one in 1977, one in 1984-85, and one in 1989-91.
LumWilliam D.Diocese of Rochester NYConvictedPlaced on leave in 1996, pled guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1992, received conditional discharge instead of prison or probation, and was sentenced to a life of prayer and penance.
MartensenCarsten P.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedMartensen was accused of sexually abusing a minor in the 1970s and was suspended pending investigation by the Jesuits.
McCarthyCharles J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedMcCarthy’s name was released in 6/18 of priests accused of sexually abusing minors.
MengRobert A.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedMeng was accused of sexually abusing a girl from 1969 to 1972, and died in 2010.
MerklingerJohn M.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedMerklinger was accused of sexually abusing a boy over two years, beginning in 1967, when the boy was age 8. Another priest witnessed the abuse, but did nothing.
MillerMark A.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedMiller was accused of sexually abusing a child at St. Helen’s in Gates, NY.
MillerRobert J.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedDied 2/25/88. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 7-9, while assigned to Good Shepherd parish in Henrietta, NY 1967-69.
NadeauDiocese of Rochester NYSettledNadeau was accused of violently sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 1977 at St. Margaret Mary School in Irondequoit. The diocese’s victims’ reconciliation program deemed the allegations “completely credible” and offered a settlement to Nadeau’s accuser.
NewcombBernard C.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing two children, ages 15 and 16, between 1963-64, while assigned to St. Cecilia’s in Ironequoit. Died in 12/93.
O’MalleyWilliam J.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedWorked at McQuaid Jesuit High School and Fordham Prep, and was accused of sexually assaulting students. He was removed from Murray-Weigel Hall in 2019 and died in 2023.
O’NeillRobert F.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedParish priest, counselor to boy scout troops, removed in 1973 from parish, appointed to Marriage Tribunal, re-assigned in 1980 to a parish, removed in 2001 due to health, sued in 2002 by 10 men, allegedly abused young teens.
OrlandoRichard J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedOrlando’s name was one of eight released 6/18 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Retired in 1993. Died 1/27/06.
PanepintoVincentDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAfter a credible allegation, the diocese placed Panepinto on administrative leave without privileges from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in Rochester. He was also charged with theft of $10K from his parish several years prior.
RauberJacob R.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of child sexual abuse in a 2019 lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act. Pastor of St. Leo’s in Hilton, NY 1954-1968. Retired in 1968. Died 6/26/78.
RileyWilfred S.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a minor beginning in 1956, when the minor was age 15 and Riley was a teacher at Aquinas Institute of Rochester. Died 5/15/84.
RogersFoster P.Diocese of Rochester NYSettledA man sued Rogers, alleging that the priest sexually abused him at age 15 in 1979. A jury awarded the man $95M in damages, although Rogers had little money and the man was unlikely to receive much.
SchnackyPaul R.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedPlaced on leave without privileges after allegations of improper contact with minors, sentenced to a life of prayer and penance.
SewarDennis R.Diocese of Rochester NYConvictedSewar took a sabbatical in 01/05, was arrested 7/05, and sentenced to one year probation. He was involuntarily dismissed from the clerical state in 6/7/12.
ShawDennis J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedShaw was placed on leave without privileges in 12/10 after being accused of sexually abusing a child. He was fired from the YMCA in 2/12.
ShawGary P.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedShaw’s name was among eight priests accused of sexually abusing minors, and he resigned from ministry in 1977.
SimonDavid P.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedIn 2002, allegations of sexual abuse by Simon resurfaced more than 20 years after the incident occurred. Simon was placed on leave without privileges and assigned to life of prayer and penance.
BernadineDiocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a teenager while a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Elmira.
SlatteryJames F.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a child 1966-67, beginning when the child was age 7 and Slattery was assigned to Our Lady Queen of Peace in Brighton. Died 5/11/05.
StegerJohn JosephDiocese of Rochester NYChargedIn 2006, Steger was placed on leave after allegations of sexual abuse. In 2007, prosecutors and defense counsel began negotiating a plea agreement.
SundholmConrad J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedSundholm was assigned to six parishes in Rochester over a 44-year career. He was accused of sexually abusing a minor in the mid-1970s and died in 2017.
UntereinerHarry R.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedUntereiner is accused of sexually abusing a McQuaid Jesuit High School student in 1980. The student was also abused by McQuaid teacher, John Tobin.
ValentiThomas J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedAdministrator at Blessed Trinity was accused of sexual abuse of a minor, ages 15-17, 1975-77, which was investigated, reviewed and determined to be unsubstantiated. He was removed from ministry in 12/18.
VoelkleRobert E.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedVoelkle was named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019, and was accused of sexually abusing minors from 1960-1980. He left the Jesuits in 1985 and died in 2016.
VogtFrancis H.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedIn 2002, there were two credible complaints against Vogt, one in 1993 and the other in 2002. He was living in a convent infirmary, reportedly frail and with poor memory, and was assigned to a life of prayer and penance.
VogtOttoDiocese of Rochester NYSuedA lawsuit was filed against Vogt in 1/20 for abuse of a boy beginning when he was age 10. Vogt died 4/29/17.
VogtGeorge C.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a child, died 6/27/96. Brother of accused priest Francis H. Vogt.
VolinoMichaelDiocese of Rochester NYConvictedCharged with possession of having child porn on his computer, Volino was sentenced to 15 months in prison and was to remain on administrative leave pending a decision by Rome.
WalshJohn D.Diocese of Rochester NYConvictedHoly Cross brother Walsh was arrested and charged with kidnapping two boys, ages 11 and 12, and offering them money for sex. He pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail.
WardStephenDiocese of Rochester NYSuedDeacon accused of abusing multiple children 1975-78 while assigned to St. Thomas the Apostle in Irondequoit.
WeiderTimothy G.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedWeider was accused of sexually abusing a child from 1967 to 1968 while he was assigned to St. Vincent de Paul in Corning. He resigned from the priesthood in 1980 and was laicized in 2019.
WinterkornRobert J.Diocese of Rochester NYAccusedWinterkorn was accused of sexually abusing a female parishioner, but was never charged. He died in 2005.
WolfeJames T.Diocese of Rochester NYSuedWolfe was accused of sexually abusing a child, age 13, beginning in 1963.
AllmendingerRobert J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe diocese named Allmendinger publicly as accused of abuse on 3/18/21. He appeared not to have an assignment after 11/86.
AllenPeter A.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedAllen was placed on leave from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in 12/06 after prosecutors told diocese of credible allegation of abuse by one person. Retired 2011.
AndersonArthur C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, where he was on faculty for 19 years, beginning in 1963. Retired in 2003. Died 10/1/11.
AngelesLouis F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse alleged to have occurred at St. Joseph’s in Babylon, where Angeles was assigned 1984-89. Appears not to have been assigned after 1995.
ArevaloJoseph V.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedFrom the Philippines. Accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-11, while assigned to St. Hugh of Lincoln in Huntington Station.
BabisDaniel G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of sexually abusing a boy, girl, and three of their siblings from the early 1950s through 1968, when their father confronted Babis. At least four others reportedly alleged abuse during the 1960s at Babis’ last NY parish.
BerginJames J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledAccused of abuse of at least two minors, died in 1992, and his parents were furious that the diocese settled with a person who was an active addict.
BerminghamCharles E.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor Bermingham was named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. He was pastor of St. Aidan’s in Williston Park from 1952 until his retirement in 1978.
BerryRichard M.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedA priest was accused of sexually abusing a girl, ages 12-14, during 1954-56 at Our Lady of Peace in Lynbrook.
BogertJames K.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedBogert was named publicly as accused by the diocese of abusing children at the Nassau County Jail and Children’s Center, a movie theater, his car, and his home.
BreslawskiWilliam G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor Breslawski was accused of sexual abuse in 2002 and 2018 by two women. He was suspended in 2018 and included on the diocese’s list of accused in 3/21.
BrinkerBrian J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedA woman filed a complaint in 1996 accusing Brinker of inappropriately touching her 14-year-old son and showing him pornographic movies. He was kept in ministry, but later suspended after new allegations.
BrownRobert L.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledAccuser said he told other priests about the abuse in confessions, but no one helped him. Brown was accused of molesting two girls at St. Agnes parish, and was later named on the diocese’s list of clergy accused of sexual abuse.
BurkeWilliam MichaelDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedIn 2003, two massive lawsuits were filed against the Diocese of Rockville Centre, alleging that Burke, along with Rev. Alfred Soave, abused children. Burke died in a house fire in 1995.
ButlerPaul F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in the 1980s, while a seminarian. Placed on leave.
ButlerJohn RobertDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledButler was ordained for the Diocese of Richmond VA, worked in WV, the Diocese of Rockville Centre NY, and the Trenton and Metuchen dioceses, and was removed from ministry in 2002 after a man complained that he and numerous others had been abused by Butler.
ByrneEdward J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused 5/1/19 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian. Byrne allegedly sexually abused a boy, about age 11, while assigned to St. Barnabas in Bellmore 1971 and 1972. Byrne died 2/19/88. Included on the diocese’s list in 3/21.
CappuccinoGregory J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedCappuccino is accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 17, in 1984.
CarrollMichael A.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedPriest P was placed on leave from Mercy Medical Center in 2002 after accusation of abuse. He was cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004.
CasaciangJoseph D.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledNamed publicly in 10/19 by the diocese as accused of sexually abusing a girl, ages 10-13, 1979-82. The girl’s family attended St. Joseph’s in King’s Park. His accuser sued, resulting in a “low six-figures” settlement in 10/19.
CasaclangJoseph D.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledA girl, ages 10-13, was allegedly sexually abused by a priest at St. Joseph’s Parish in King’s Park. The priest was named publicly as accused by the diocese in 10/19, and received a “low six-figures” settlement from the diocese.
ChasseGerard J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledA youth was sexually abused by Chasse from 1/69 through 12/76. The claim was dismissed on statute of limitations, and Chasse left the priesthood in 1980.
CharlandPeterDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedEight people filed claims with the diocese’s IRCP, alleging sex abuse by Charland in the early 1970s. Charland left ministry by 1976, and went on to work as a psychotherapist with children.
ColganThomas J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed monsignor in 2004. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Philip Neri in Northport, where he was longtime administrator and then pastor, 1976-1997. Died 2/2/18.
CollinsCharles G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledA priest was accused of sexually abusing a boy, ages 15-17, in 1978-79.
CongroBasil PeterDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of groping and sodomizing a boy 1980-83, in the Rockville Centre diocese. Excardinated to Fresno CA diocese and worked as a Navy chaplain 1983-94, and put on administrative leave 9/23/02.
CooperDamian LawrenceDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedLawrence Dean Cooper was ordained for the Archdiocese of Vancouver, but was removed for similar behavior not involving a minor in 1994. He was believed to be in the US as of 2012.
CostaMario C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville/Jericho NY, where Costa was assigned 9/75-2/82 and 9/82-6/02. Died 12/21/07.
D’AndreaEdward R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedPastor of Our Lady of the Snow in Blue Point was placed on leave in 4/11 “in accordance with the Dallas Charter” and was accused of abuse of a minor, ages 15-18, from 1975-78.
DaileyWilliam G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/2021. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. John Nepomucene in Bohemia NY, where Dailey was assigned 6/1987-2/1993. Died 12/2/2009.
RosaEligio DellaDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledDella Rosa sexually abused a boy at age 14 in 1964. The abuse occurred at St. Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point and involved the priest forcing the boy to perform oral sex on him.
DavidRaymond J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedDavid was named publicly as accused of abuse by the diocese in 3/21. He died 9/25/97.
DevadossDominic S.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred in a private home on Long Island. No time-frame shown. Died 5/18/91.
DevitaJames C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe diocese named Devita publicly as accused in 3/2021 of sexual abuse while at St. Rocco in Glen Cove.
DeVitaThomas F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledDeVita was ordained for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, confessed publicly to a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy in 1978, and was suspended from public ministry in 2002 after the Dallas Bishops’ Conference. He appealed to the Vatican and was allowed reinstatement in 2003.
DittaAngelo J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedA priest was accused of repeatedly molesting a young boy years earlier, but was sent for therapy and assigned to parish work without notification of his past. No reports were made to police until 2002.
DobsonFrancis T.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hempstead, where Dobson was assigned 1939-63. Diocesan Director of Radio. Died 3/18/87.
DurmannJosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedDied in 3/72. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/19 of abusing a student at St. John of God in Central Islip 1957-61, when the student was ages 9-13.
DuvelsdorfPeter L.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedDuvelsdorf was accused of molesting two brothers in 1978, moved to Palm Beach, FL in 1991, and was arrested for public lewdness in 1997. He retired in 2000 and lived at St. Pius X Residence in Uniondale.
FarleyDavid G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedParish priest, Superintendent of Schools, school chaplain and counselor, named publicly as accused by the diocese, died 4/19/98.
FernandoAugustineDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedReportedly from India, accused by the diocese of sexual abuse at St. Vincent de Paul.
FigliolaNicholas J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedFigliola was named publicly as accused by the diocese in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Holy Name of Mary in Valley Stream.
FitzgeraldMatthewDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledPriest B was accused of abuse of a teenage boy in the mid-1980s. He was transferred to the Palm Beach, FL diocese in 1989 and named in a 2003 civil suit in New York.
FitzpatrickJoseph F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedA Jesuit priest was named publicly as accused of abuse of a minor in the 1980s, and was permanently removed from ministry in 2002.
GaetaFrancis X.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list of accused in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred in a church vehicle in West Babylon. No time-frame shown. Retired in 1/11.
GarveyJohn F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019, he worked in Micronesia 1968-1971, 1974-1978, and NYC 1987-1989.
GiuntiniRobert J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe diocese named him publicly as accused in 3/21. He died 10/22/10, age 63.
GormleyWilliam J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/2021. Gorman allegedly abused at his house. No time-frame shown. Died 5/2/2013.
GregoryMaureenDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a 16-year-old student of St. Agnes in Rockville Centre in 1965. The Sisters of St. Dominic ran the parish school.
GriffinAugustus “Gus”Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedFrom Ireland. Accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy at St. Bernard’s in Sunrise, FL, and a 12-year-old altar server at St. Mary’s in East Islip NY, and was convicted of abuse of boys in Ireland in 1976 and 1981-1983.
GuglielmoneRobert EricDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedGuglielmone was accused of sexually abusing an eight-year-old boy in 1978-79, but the Vatican cleared him of wrongdoing.
HalpinJohn P.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 8-10, in 1972-73. The child attended St. Rosalie’s in Hampton Bays. Halpin died 8/22/02.
HandsMichael R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYConvictedArrested in 5/01, charged with sexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy, pled guilty in 2002-03, was sentenced to 2 years jail and to 6 months jail and 5 years probation, and requested laicization in 4/04. Died in apparent suicide in jail 2/27/18.
HarversHaroldDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAn 18-year-old graduate of St. Anthony High School in South Huntington accused Harvers of sexually harrassing and abusing her three years prior. Harvers died 8/24/04.
HasselbachKenneth C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYConvictedHasselbach was permanently removed from the priesthood in 1994 after accusations he abused two boys some 20 years prior. He admitted abusing a 12-year-old youth in 1974 but said the youth’s version was exaggerated.
HeinGeorge J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedHein was named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. He died 6/22/97.
HunekeRobert D.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedFormer Notre Dame rector, Huneke was accused of sexual abuse by several men, including a boy aged 9 in 1981. Huneke was fired from his job as a guidance counselor and died in 2002.
KammererRichardDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedRemoved from active ministry in 11/18 due to allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct with children. Associate pastor at Corpus Christi parish in Mineola.
KarvelisWilliam R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of abuse of a boy ages 13-15 at St. Patricks in Bay Shore and on trips to Karvelis’ home.
KeyesJoseph F. X.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedKeyes was accused of sexually abusing a girl, age 5 or 6, in 1970, while pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn.
KozlowskiJosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse in 1991-92 of a boy, age 7, at St Hyacinth in Glen Head and at All Saints Regional Catholic School. Died 6/20/15.
LainescaJosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Boniface Martyr in Sea Cliff, where he was in residence 9/97-8/99 and working with the Haitian Community in Elmont and Uniondale.
LearnerFrederick R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Leisure Village. No time from shown.
LibasciPeter AnthonyDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedLibasci was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy in 1983 and 1984, while a priest in Rockville Centre. He denied the allegations, and continued in active ministry during an investigation.
LoganWilliam R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedLogan was accused of abuse of two girls in the 1970s-1980s. He was placed on leave in 3/06 and reinstated in 9/06 after review board could not substantiate complaints.
MageeFinianDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of groping and rubbing against a 12-year-old boy in the early 1970s at St. Joseph’s in Babylon. Died 8/27/93.
MahoneyWilliam D.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedPermanent deacon accused of abusing a child, ages 9-13, in 1983-86. Retired to Iowa.
MahoneyJohn E.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMahoney was accused of spanking and caressing the bare buttocks of a boy, age 11, on a trip to West Point in 1967. He was also accused of abuse of an altar boy, age 10, at St Barnabas.
MassaroGabrielDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMassaro was accused of molesting several boys and was placed on leave. He remained a priest without privileges.
McCabeJohn H.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Bernard in Levittown, where he was assigned starting in 1989. He died in 1/21.
McComiskeyJoseph C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMcComiskey was pastor of St. Edward the Confessor, Syosset, when forced to retire in 2002 due to an allegation of sex abuse. He was included on the diocese’s list of alleged abusers in 3/21.
McConaghyR. ThomasDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedAccused of abuse of a student at a military academy, removed from ministry in 2005.
McGannJohn R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedTwo women publicly alleged that McGann sexually abused them when they were girls in the 1960s and 1970s. Two women and a man filed suit alleging abuse as children by McGann.
McKeonBrian A.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMcKeon sexually abused at least nine boys, admitted to a journalist in 3/02 that he “made a mistake”, was sent to treatment in Canada in 1998, removed from active ministry in 2001, died suddenly in 4/09 in FL.
McGeeverJohn J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMcGeever was a brother of Mercy prior to ordination to priesthood. He was assigned to parishes in Huntington, New Hyde Park, Mineola, and St. Agnes Cathedral, and was pastor of St. Joachim’s in Cedarhurst when he died.
MeltonEdward L.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedTwo women said they were abused as children by Melton, McGann, Brown, and Hanlon at St. Agnes parish. They filed a lawsuit against the diocese in 10/19.
MichellGeorge J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMichell was placed on leave in 2003 and reinstated, but retired in 2010. He was included on the diocese’s list of accused in 3/21 and died on 8/18/19.
MillerJames C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledThe Rockville Centre Diocese was sued in 1994 for sexually abusing two teenage boys. Miller was sent to Catholic University to study canon law, but denied the allegations.
MillarAndrew L.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYConvictedMillar was ordained in Ireland, worked in Rockville Centre, was arrested for sexual abuse, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 1-3 years in prison. At least three other complaints were made after 1995.
MiragliaSalvatore J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMiraglia left a Long Island parish in 1982 after a complaint that he asked teenage boys to disrobe. He was placed on leave in 2002 and may still be living in FL in 2020.
MorrinThomasDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese in 3/21, died 7/27/67 in Boston.
MottJohn D.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledMonsignor Mott was accused of abuse of a 15-year-old girl and four other women in the 1960s. He underwent psychiatric evaluation twice and was found not to be in need of counseling.
MundyJoseph T.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedA religious educator suspected that Mundy was grooming a 14-year-old former altar boy for sex, but the boy didn’t disclose his abuse until 2002, when he was age 21. Mundy refused to go for treatment to St. Luke’s but did agree to private counseling on Long Island.
MurphyBryan RobertDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMurphy was accused of sexually abusing a girl, ages 15-17, during 1992-94. He left the order in 2001 and was named Pres and CEO of a social service agency serving families and children in Westchester County NY.
MurphyHowardDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMurphy, a teacher and guidance counselor at St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, was named as a defendant in one of two civil suits filed in 4/03.
MurphyJohn T.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 10-12, in 1963-65. The child was a student at Holy Family in Hicksville.
MurphyThomas F.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Dominic’s in Oyster Bay, where he was assigned 5/79-6/87.
MurrayJohn G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe Rockville Centre diocese named him as accused in 3/21, noting he was assigned in the diocese 1964-66.
NeeKenneth T.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of sexual misconduct with a teenager in the 1960s, and of abuse of a child, ages 8-10, in 1991-93.
NohsJosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuspendedSuspended in 3/2022 while investigated by the Nassau County D.A.’s office for possible child pornography possession. Assigned at the time of his suspension to St. Bernard’s in Levittown.
NewmanLouis I.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedRetired in 2002, after allegations of sexual misconduct. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville Centre diocese’s list of accused.
O’ConnellRobert J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe diocese named O’Connell as accused of abuse in 3/21 and 3/27/07.
O’FarrellMichael J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 8-10, in 1967-69. The child attended St. Anne’s in Brentwood.
O’LearyMichael J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at a hotel in Jay Peak, VT. No time frame shown. Appears to have worked in the diocese 1966-76.
O’NolanJosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedThe Rockville Centre diocese named him publicly as accused of abuse occurring at a private house in Amityville.
ParisiFrank J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedPastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne NY for 11 years. Suspended in 6/16 due to allegation of “inappropriate behavior with a minor ” 20 years previously at another parish.
PaulHarold HughDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedAccused of having sexually abused a 10-year-old boy in 1961, Paul was laicized in 1968 and went on to marry and raise a family.
PetersonSteven J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedA lawsuit was filed in 8/19 claiming the priest abused a boy, ages 10-16, in 1972-78. The priest agreed to step down in 4/19 pending the investigation of the allegation.
PfundsteinAdam JosephDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Parish priests, diocesan director of camps. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Notre Dame in New Hyde Park, where Pfundstein was pastor 6/48 until his death 8/11/73.
PlacaAlan J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedPlaca, an attorney and former vice chancellor of the Rockville Centre Diocese, was accused of sexually abusing boys in the 1970s at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale. He was fully restored to active (retired) status in 12/2009.
ReelHenry J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Aloysius, Jones Beach, a boys’ camp, Reel’s car and Immaculate Conception Seminary.
RemeyWilliam J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMsgr. William J. Remey was accused of sexual abuse at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale.
RibaudoCharles A.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMonsignor Ribaudo was placed on leave, then retired in 2002 after allegations of molestation. A priest pled guilty to abusing a teenage boy and claimed that a church official offered him cash to keep quiet about charges against Ribaudo.
RiordanBrendan P.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledMonsignor Riordan was named in a 1995 child molestation suit. He denied any sexual involvement with the plaintiff and served on the board of a Long Island nonprofit that counseled drug-addicted teens.
RobinsonErnest E.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYConvictedA priest was accused of sexually abusing a boy during his first assignment, and was later accused of abusing another boy, whose father complained to the diocese. The claims were settled through the IRCP.
RowlesFrancisDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedBrother Fran was a music director and teacher, and was named publicly as accused of sexual abuse at several schools and parishes. He died on 11/12/19.
RyanBernard J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Mary Immaculate in Bellport, where he was pastor 1977-2002.
SaccacioRobert J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAfter allegations of abuse in the 1960s, he was placed on leave and then “retired”, and named in two multimillion dollar suits. He was accused of abuse in the 1970s of a boy ages 12-14.
SaloyThomas G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYConvictedAfter an year-long investigation, Saloy was arrested for possessing over 600 images of child pornography on his rectory computer.
ScalaSeverino A.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedScala was named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. He was on sick leave 1973-79, then retired, and died 1/10/86.
SchaeferRichard J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused of abusing a boy on many occasions, Schaefer was in charge of a group of young boys who wanted to be priests in 1958-61. He was transferred after parents complained, and was absent on leave in 1962-69.
SemlaThaddeus J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedFrom Poland, he was ordained and assigned to St. Dominic Parish High School in Oyster Bay. He died 9/28/92.
ShaneDonald R.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/2021. Allegedly abused at St. Kilian’s in Farmingdale, where he was assigned 8/1974-3/1985. Died 5/13/2003.
SheridanDaniel P.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at Maria Regina Church in Seaford, where he was assigned as a deacon 1/78-5/79, and in a hotel room in Rome, Italy.
SheehanAugustine J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedSheehan was ordained in Ireland and arrived in the Rockville Centre diocese in 1964. A woman alleged that he raped her in his car in 1965.
SingletonWilliam V.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedMonsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abuse at St. Raymond’s in East Rockaway, where he was pastor beginning in 4/77 and was pastor emeritus from 6/95 until his death 10/23/12.
NeriDeDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the Rockeville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Joseph’s in Babylon. Time-frame not shown.
SmithJames G.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedOrdained for the Diocese of Brooklyn, became a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957, and was publicly named as accused in 3/21.
SoaveAlfred B.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedNamed in one of two 2003 lawsuits against the diocese, accused of fondling a 13-year old altar boy and of abuse at St. Andrew’s in Sag Harbor of a child, ages 8-14, 1974-79.
StegmannRaymond V.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedMonsignor Stegmann was named as an abuser in one of two lawsuits filed in 2003 against the Rockville Centre diocese and numerous priests. He died 6/9/2000.
SwietekWalter LadislausDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedSwietek was named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese in 3/21. He died in FL 4/16/09.
TwomeyGerald S.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedTwomey was placed on leave without privileges after an allegation of abuse against a 10-year-old boy. He was arrested for the abuse of an adult male in 2006.
UntersteinNicholas J.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSettledTwo sisters accused Unterstein of sexually abusing them when they were teenagers. One of them filed a suit which settled in 2000, and Unterstein was defrocked in 1980.
TsiakalosTheodoreDiocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedA priest was named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese in 3/21 (name misspelled Tziakalos), and may have been in the diocese through 1972.
VitsasJohn P.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Ignatius Loyola in Hicksville, where Vitsas was assigned 3/59-2/73. Died 1/9/98.
VollmerEugeneDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedAccused by two people in 3/02 and another in 1994, Vollmer admitted to at least 12 victims, was laicized 6/16/04 and died in 2016 and was included on the diocese’s list of accused in 3/21.
WilliamsJames C.Diocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedWilliams was suspended from ministry in 5/16 by Order due to credible allegation he sexually abused a boy, who was a Chaminade High School student, in 2011. He denied the abuse.
YacyshynGregoryDiocese of Rockville Centre NYSuedYacyshyn was accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl in 2003 while assigned to St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn, NY. A second accuser filed suit in 4/25/16, alleging abuse when he was 5- to 7-years-old in 2001-2003.
AngelicchioPaul F.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedAfter being placed on leave pending a diocesan investigation, Pastor Angelicchio was accused in a new lawsuit of sexual abuse of a child 27 years prior at St. Ann’s in Manlius. The review board determined the allegations were unfounded and he returned to ministry.
BayleyThomasDiocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18, Bayley was incardinated in 1982 and died in 1994.
BirchmeyerRobert J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Permanently removed from ministry.
BoganRobert F.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Retired 7/10. Died 12/27/11. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death.
BowenRoger A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death.
BrigandiPaul A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Permanently removed from ministry. Deceased.
BrooksNathanDiocese of Syracuse NYChargedArrested on 8/31/2023, charged with forcibly touching a teenage girl 2019-2021, beginning when she was age 14. Administrator for four parishes when charged. Suspended.
CaseyDaniel W.Diocese of Syracuse NYSettledAccused of sexual abuse of three boys in two families in the late 1980s, resigned from the Syracuse diocese in 1991, and was accused in six lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act by 2/14/20.
ColosimoFelix R.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedDiocese confirmed in 6/17 that Colosimo was permanently removed in 2014 due to credible allegations. A boy filed a lawsuit in CT in 6/17, claiming Colosimo sexually abused him there 1987-90, when he was ages 12-15.
CrosbyDonald J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedBing Crosby was accused of abusing teenage girls in the 1970s. He left the priesthood in 1975 and laicized in 1980, but resigned from his job as a middle school guidance counselor in 2003.
DonovanJohn H.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death.
DurrEdmund J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedPastor in Chittenango, Forestport and Otter Lake. Taught at Seton, Bishop Cunningham, and Bishop Ludden High Schools (formerly Oswego Catholic High). Named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry.
EckermannCharles H.Diocese of Syracuse NYPolice reportMonsignor Eckermann was removed from his post in 2014 after credible allegations of repeated rape of a 15- to 16-year-old altar boy at St. Ann’s rectory in Manlius. He was sentenced by Vatican to life of prayer and penance.
FurfaroFrancis J.Diocese of Syracuse NYSettledFurfaro admitted abusing a 19-year-old youth, was permanently removed from active ministry in 1991, and died 3/29/10 at age 93. He is named in three claims under the NY Child Victims Act.
GallagherLuke V.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/2/18. Deceased.
GarstkaBernard A.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedA man filed suit in 12/02 and another in 1/03 alleging abuse by Garstka as a child. Two more suits were filed in 6/20, both claiming abuse in the 1960s when Garstka was assigned to St. Patrick’s in Taberg.
GormanDonald L.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Died 5/12/93.
GuyderThomas F.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedRetired 1989. Died 4/25/09. Named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18.
HarroldJohn F.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedArrested in 1983 for sending child porn through the mail, resigned as a priest in 1997, and sued under the NY Child Victims Act in the early 1980s.
HattalaFerdinand A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death. Retired 1973. Died 7/8/88.
HayesJames C.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedHayes was permanently removed from ministry in 2002 after allegations of “inappropriate behavior” resurfaced years previously.
HebertDonald J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedHebert was coordinator for religious activities for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, then a hospital chaplain, then assigned to a parish, then permanently removed from active ministry.
HeizmanLeo J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedParish priest, principal, faculty member and principal of Bishop Grimes High School. Died 9/21/04.
HolihanEdgar M.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death. Elevated to Monsignor 1971. Longtime pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Vestal. Died 5/10/87.
HumphreyEdgar P.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death.
JuttonDavid J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Hospital, high school, state school, psychiatric center and police department chaplain. Assigned to parishes in Truxton, DeRuyter and Cicero. Died 12/16/17.
KeatingThomas F.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedKeating was accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in 1982. Three sisters told their story in 1/04 and filed civil suit, and Keating remained in ministry until 2/04.
KieferWilliam J.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedAccused in a lawsuit filed in 2019 or 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy for two years in the 1940s at St. Paul’s Academy in Oswego. Died 4/27/90.
KieleyEdward X.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased.
KlosterRobert J.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedRevs.Thomas Zedar and David Pichette are accused of raping, sodomizing and sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-18, beginning in 1969.
LaneC. VincentDiocese of Syracuse NYSuedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. As of 2/14/20 there were two claims against Lane filed under the NY Child Victims Act.
Jr.Steven J. Litz,Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased.
LorenzWilliam A.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedLorenz was permanently removed from ministry after admitting to luring a girl into sex when she was a high school student and continuing for 10 years.
LugowskiJohnDiocese of Syracuse NYConvictedPleaded guilty to sexual abuse of five boys between 1981-87 and was sentenced to one year in county jail.
LynchWilliam J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death. Died in 1994 at age 88.
MadoreEdward C.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedMadore was named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. He was laicized in 1987.
MatticeGeorge F.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry.
McCarthyJohn A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death. Died in 1981 at age 73.
MisercolaChester A.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedA man filed suit in 2002 alleging that Misercola had sexually abused him over a five-year period, beginning when he was age 14. Misercola was permanently removed from active ministry in 2003.
MorrisWilliam J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
MorseJohn J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death. Died in 1990 at age 58.
NearyThomas E.Diocese of Syracuse NYSettledA man claimed Neary raped him at least 100 times as a child over a twp-year period in the 1960s. The diocese paid $3000K for the man’s counseling, but there were numerous victims who had not made public allegations.
PaceJoseph A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Laicized.
OursRobert A.Diocese of Syracuse NYConvictedArrested 5/21/14 and charged with possession of six images of a sexual performance by a child. Pleaded guilty to all six charges in 8/14 and received 10 years’ probation and ordered to register as a sex offender.
PowellThomas M.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
ProudAlbert J.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedTwo men came forward in 2002 to allege that Proud abused them in the early 1970s. Proud was permanently removed from ministry in 2003 and is named in a lawsuit filed in 2019 or 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
QuaidEdward GeorgeDiocese of Syracuse NYAccusedMonsignor. Pastor of St. Mary’s in Oswego 1935-1964. Named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased.
QuinnJames F.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedDirector of the Office of Vocation Promotion, camp director youth leader, pastor, placed on leave pending investigation of allegations that he sexually abused and exploited a youth, starting at age 13, 1963-70. Died 2/1/13.
QuinnJames A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18, noted to have been removed from ministry.
SammonsFrancis L.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18, longtime pastor of St. Patrick’s on Tipperary Hill, monsignor, founding member of the City-Couonty Youth Board, died 7/10/07.
SewallH. CharlesDiocese of Syracuse NYSettledAfter an accuser came forward, Sewall admitted to sexual misconduct and was permanently removed from ministry. Two other victims came forward and Sewall was sued.
SinnottWalter A.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Died 7/8/65.
SlavetskasPaul J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Assignments included parishes in Cortland, Johnson City, Binghamton, Syracuse. Died 11/27/15.
SomervilleConradDiocese of Syracuse NYSuedSomerville was accused of sexually abusing girls while assigned to St. Joseph’s in Utica 1964-65.
TracyMartin J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased.
TraneThomasDiocese of Syracuse NYSuedPastor of an Oswego parish was accused of abuse of two boys, and the Supreme Court ruled on the case.
WalkerDavid J.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
WagnerJohn P.Diocese of Syracuse NYAccusedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18, noted to have been removed from ministry.
WeberJerome F.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedNamed publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. As of 2/14/20 there were two claims against Weber under the NY Child Victims Act.
ZedarThomas J.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedZedar was accused along with two other priests of sexually abusing a boy in the 1970s when the boy was a Seton Catholic Central High School junior.
ZederJohn M.Diocese of Syracuse NYSuedA woman filed a suit in 2003 against two priests, Zeder and Keating, claiming they abused her. Zeder was removed from public ministry in 2002 and permanently removed from active priesthood as of 2003.

About Clergy Sexual Abuse

Clergy sexual abuse involves religious leaders exploiting their position of trust to engage in sexual relations with minors or vulnerable adults. This abuse can have a lasting impact on victims, such as emotional trauma, mental health struggles, and loss of faith. Reporting these crimes quickly is important for holding perpetrators accountable and preventing further harm. Survivors can find comfort in knowing they are not alone. Legal support is available to guide them towards healing and justice.

New York has several legislations for these cases, and victims can rest assured that the law is always on their side. The legal process typically involves filing a police report and an investigation. Victims may also file civil lawsuits for damages.

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we handle New York clergy abuse cases with compassion and expertise. We understand the sensitivity of these situations and prioritize your privacy and safety. Our confidential consultations and comprehensive legal support are here to help survivors achieve the justice they deserve.

Laws and Regulations in New York

In New York, several laws and regulations address clergy sexual abuse cases.

Statute of Limitations: The Child Victims Act, enacted in 2019, significantly extends the statute of limitations for such sexual misconduct cases. Victims can now file civil claims until age 55 and pursue criminal charges against a clergy member until age 28. The act also extended a one-year look-back window, which allowed older cases to be filed regardless of when the abuse occurred.

Mandatory Reporting Laws: In New York, most professionals in contact with children must report suspected abuse. However, only archdiocesan clergy members are exempt from this requirement, meaning they are not legally obligated to report suspicions of child or elderly sex abuse. Failure to report can result in criminal charges and civil liability.

Legislative Changes: Recent legislative changes include the Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window starting in 2022 for adult survivors of sexual crime to file claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations. These laws aim to improve survivors’ access to justice and hold perpetrators accountable.

Compensation: Victims of child sex abuse cases can file lawsuits to claim monetary compensation for expenses such as medical bills, therapy costs, and other related damages.

Filing a Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in New York

The process of filing a lawsuit for clergy sex abuse can be tedious. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you through this process by providing the following services:

  • Initial Consultation: We’ll meet with an experienced attorney specializing in clergy sexual abuse cases to discuss your situation and evaluate the case’s viability.
  • Evidence Collection: Our team will gather crucial evidence and relevant documentation to build a strong case.
  • Filing the Lawsuit: Your attorney will file a formal complaint in the appropriate New York court, outlining the allegations and legal grounds for the lawsuit.
  • Service of Process: The complaint is served to the defendant (clergy member and potentially the religious institution).
  • Discovery: Both parties exchange information through depositions, interrogatories, and document requests to uncover evidence supporting their claims and defenses.
  • Pre-Trial Motions: Attorneys may file motions to resolve specific issues before trial, such as motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.
  • Settlement Negotiations: We’ll work to negotiate a fair and just settlement for you outside of court. 
  • Trial: If a settlement isn’t reached outside of court, we will represent the victim during the trial and present our evidence and arguments.
  • Post-Trial Support: We’ll provide ongoing support and assistance even after the trial ends.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of clergy sex assault, contact a qualified attorney, such as Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, to explore your legal options and seek justice.

Support Resources for Survivors in New York

There are many people and organizations that are ready to assist you through difficult times. Various support services are available in New York that focus on helping sexually assaulted victims and providing them with a safe space to deal with their trauma. 

  • For immediate support, call 911 
  • New York State Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: You can contact them at (800) 942-6906. This service offers confidential support and assistance to those in need.
  • Victims Assistance Coordinator New York Archdiocese: The NY Archdiocese also provides resources through its Victims Assistance Coordinator. You can reach them via email at victimsassistance@archny.org or by phone at (646) 794-2949.
  • New York State Office of Victim Services: For broader support, the NYSOVS is a valuable resource. It offers various services and can be accessed through its website at https://ovs.ny.gov.
  • Survivor’s Sanctuary: Survivors of sexual crime can find a haven through Survivor’s Sanctuary, a part of the Me Too movement. More information and support can be found at https://sanctuary.metoomvmt.org.
  • NY Crime Victims Legal Help: For those seeking legal help, NY Crime Victims Legal Help provides guidance and resources tailored to victims’ needs.
  • (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN is another key organization offering support. They provide a national assault hotline and various resources to help survivors.
  • New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA): Offers a directory of rape crisis programs across the state, providing counseling, advocacy, and support groups. Visit nyscasa.org for more information.

Notable Cases and Outcomes in New York

Our attorneys have reviewed public and private settlement data related to the New York clergy abuse settlements. Depending on the circumstances pertaining to your case, these cases may be fairly valued in the $400,000 to $950,000 range. In cases of extreme conduct or if that case were to go before a jury, damages could exceed $1 million.

Number of Priests Listed: In 2019, the Archdiocesan Review Board released a list of 120 names that accused clergy of sexually abusing minors. This list included Catholic Church deacons and priests belonging to the Archdiocese who had been found to have credible allegations against them. Some of the clergy members on the list had already passed away or had been permanently removed from ministry.

Total Settlements Paid: The Catholic Dioceses in New York have paid significant settlements due to child sexual abuse allegations. The Syracuse diocese agreed to a $100 million settlement, the Rochester diocese paid $126 million after declaring bankruptcy, and Rockville Centre offered a $200 million compensation program. This is the largest diocesan bankruptcy settlement in U.S. history in amount and per claimant.

Why Choose Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers?

If alleged abuse occurred to you at the hands of a clergy in New York, you’ll need a law firm to help you through the legal process. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are here to help receive fair compensation and closure. 

$14.2 Million

Priest grooming and handling

$4.1 Million

Deacon assault and rape

$3 Million

Clergy child abuse filed in adulthood

$2.5 Million

Volunteer-perpetrated Catholic church abuse

$2.3 Million

Religious school priest teen sexual abuse

$1.5 Million

Clergy abuse case filed against a deceased priest

Our firm boasts a proven track record of successful cases, securing significant settlements and verdicts for survivors. We approach each case with compassion, understanding the sensitive nature of these matters. Our commitment to justice drives us to fight tirelessly for our clients, providing personalized attention and support throughout the legal process.

Trust our New York clergy abuse attorneys to handle your case with the utmost care, professionalism, and determination to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Jonathan Rosenfeld, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’re a victim of clergy sexual abuse looking to file a lawsuit in New York, you can reach out to us for a confidential consultation to get you started with the legal process. 

Contact us today at (888) 424-5757 for a free consultation or fill out our contact form. You can also email us at info@rosenfeldinjurylaw.com.

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