The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Toledo. St. James merged with Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Toledo in2005. WebThis section contains the names of those members of the clergy of the Boston Archdiocese who have been found guilty of sexually abusing a child, either by the Church, the State, or both. This would include, but is not limited to, members of religious institutes, societies of apostolic life, and clerics who are incardinated in another diocese. Abused minors in Youngstown OH diocese; sent for counseling & treatment. Served two years in prison. 1980, Ordination year: McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. 1976, Appeared under the heading: Ms. Donaghy wrote that the Church employs a variety of means to support individuals through their healing. Removed 2003. Exonerated 2003 by Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. In 1/15 a man reported to Roths Order sexual abuse multiple times by the priest when he was a 9 or 10 yrs-old, 14 yrs. In 7/18 a woman alleged that Zuccarelli molested her in 1982 when she was a student at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster. Retired in 2000. Diocese had known of allegations for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years. Bishop: Daniel E. Thomas, installed Oct. 22, 2014 Laicized. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. Laicized 1999. Robert (or Paul) Hayden (also known as Brother Declan) sentenced to one year in prison in 1986 for sexually abusing mentally retarded men at a group home. Dismissed again 1/10. Sent to jail for 15 mos 1994 for stalking one of his victims. Diocese denied everything. In 8/11, Jesuit Province of Chicago-Detroit announced that former student of St. Ignatius High School had come forward to allege abuse by Burrill between 1952-1956 when he was on staff at the school. Admitted molesting the 17-year-old son of a church deacon, during a trip to CA in 1986. Placed on administrative leave (2002). If the suspected abuser is an employee, volunteer, priest or deacon in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, please report to the Independent Ombudsman at (816) 812-2500 or crayon@ombudsmankcsj.org. Labbe denied the charges. He was unassigned from 1961-1965 and died 2/65. Assigned to St. Richard parish in North Olmsted from ordination until some time in 1981. Hemstreet left active ministry in 1987 and in 1992 was arrested for sexually abusing a 10 yr old boy. Contact Sarah Readdean at:sreaddean@theblade.com. The Sexual Assault team at Merson Law specializes in Catholic Clergy and Priest Sex Abuse and Sexual Assault cases. Requested and granted leave of absence (1965). Reportedly released from prison, per 7/17 news article, and living in Boston in 2015. At some point he moved to CA. Took leave when suit filed. a sample from Boston) maintained during the 1990s. Status: Placed on Administrative Leave. Documents produced during the case show that McDonough had been accused of sexual abuse by others at the time and that school officials were going to tranfer him without telling anyone the reason. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. The victimthat came forward, I am completely grateful for their courage, Ms.Vercellotti said. Requested and granted leave of absence (1987). Placed on administrative leave (2003). A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Died 11/25/91. A priest of the Diocese of Toledo has been accused sexually abusing a minor over 25 years ago. This is the first time his name was released. Placed on leave in 11/18 after a man reported to the diocese 9/26 that Bouchard sexually abused him as a boy, ages 9-11. Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. One resident contracted AIDS and died. Kelley died 6/09. Died (2007). Her father had confronted Wernet and he admitted abuse. Beginning in 2019, these cases were presented to the Review Board for a recommendation, based on the available evidence, as to whether these clerics names should be added to the Clergy Status Report. Not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 1991. Total of 8 Jane Does, 5 of whom filed suit. Deacon Romo was assigned to St. James Parish in Toledos Old South End from 1980 to 2005, before moving to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Admitted to sexual behavior with four youths, saying he thought he was acting out of love. Laicized by Vatican as of 10/05. Clergy on administrative leave may not publicly perform any functions connected with Sacred Ordination or present themselves publicly as clerics. Barred from public ministry. Romansky received probated sentence; sent to St. Lukes for treatment. Bishop Lennon decided in 2012 to return Weaver to ministry. Merson Laws Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List was compiled from accounts of sexual abuse by a member of the Ohio Catholic Church network. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). Laicization announced 2/18/05. At trial Williams admitted to sexual trysts with other men and that some were with children. Permanently removed from church ministry by the Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. In these cases, the cleric had abandoned ministry before the allegation was reported to the Diocese and/or voluntarily requested to be dispensed from the clerical state. She alleged in the lawsuit that Heil and a nun pressured her to give up the baby. She fled. Friar John McGuire, formerly Gather Conrad McGuire. Laicized in 1988. Died 12/26/15. Merson Law has compiled a list of Roman Catholic Priests and Clergy members (the Ohio priest sex abuse list) accused of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Father Millerwas ordained in 1950 and served at nine diocesan parishes before retiring in 1997. Removed 2003 after accusation of abuse of youth in 1979. According to a 2002 news report, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior. In 1966 families met with Msgr. Noted to be deceased. On the dioceses list 6/21/19. Clergy who have been Placed on Administrative Leave, Ordination year: Allegations noted to have been reported after Parillos death. Permanently removed from ministry. This category would not necessarily include clerics who resided/were present for a time in the territory of the Diocese of Toledo but were serving in a ministry or apostolate sponsored by their community or who were not immediately subject to the supervision or jurisdiction of the Bishop of Toledo. On medical leave of absence beginning 3/14. Status: No longer in Diocese.. Varney was instructor at Toledo Central Catholic High School at the time of the alleged abuse. Permanently removed from public ministry (2005). Liston died 1/94. Pled guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. A 2004 suit alleging abuse from 1977-1981 dismissed after Ohio Supreme Court ruled victims must file before the age of 20. Served on Marriage Tribunal until at least 2002. At least 9 civil suits. Some allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were first reported after a clerics death. Admitted to abusing 42 boys and young men. Noted to have been accused after his death. Went on to marry. proves otherwise. Diocesan review board found accusations to be credible and Feldman was placed on leave 1/03. On Jackson dioceses list 3/19/19. He is accused of spanking their bare bottoms. At least 11 suits allege abuse of boys 1975-1987. Doyle died in 1987 at age 88. Died (1984). Deceased. Girl filed civil suit in 1991; settled in 1992. Javascript is disabled on your browser. In 2005 the women said that the diocese failed to satisfy the terms of the settlement that stipulated each would receive a written apology and the diocese would make a public apology. At least two civil suits filed; settled in 1991. This would include a canonical assignment to a parish, school, or other ministry sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo. The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released a list of 71 names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing children on August 1. Still on payroll of Archdiocese as of 4/07. Bishop began process to remove Loyd permanently. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). Meiring asked to leave the priesthood in 1983 and worked as a licensed counselor and clinical supervisor with transgendered people and youths with gender-identity problems. Allegation against Lang was based on report of sexual activity with a minor in the U.S. Died 4/15/06. The Diocese of Tucson, which published the She again reported the abuse to the diocese in 1/18. Died 2007. Rape occurred at a nursing home where the boy had gone to visit family. His name was not released on public list until diocese was pressured by the press. In 7/03 Feltman was returned to duty after a Vatican council found that there wasnt enough evidence to support the claims. communications@toledodiocese.org, 1933 Spielbusch Avenue Victim was younger brother of a St. Francis de Sales High student. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. OH Sup Court ordered Court to release records 7/10. A Merson Law representative will contact you to discuss the next steps during the next available business day. Father Nelson Beaver is accused of sexual abuse of a minor 25 Placed on leave in 2002 pending review of past allegations. This database continues and extends the work done by Jason Noted to have been accused after his death. Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state (1994). The graph above indicates the year substantiated abuse occurred (blue line), and the year the substantiated allegation of abuse was reported to the Diocese of Toledo (dotted orange line). based on internal diocesan lists (see per 2002 Catholic Directory. Retired in 1990. George A. Schmit, who was ordained in 1935 and died in 1984. Reportedly eft the priesthood in 1991, yet placed on administrative leave in 2002 due to the allegations against him. On Harrisburg dioceses list released 8/1/18, accused of sex abuse of a child. A 1990 civil suit (settled 1991) alleges Rebovich raped an altar boy in 1980 in Parma diocese. Between 1971 and 2013 taught at St. Christine School and Cardinal Mooney High School. from the clerical state, Ordination year: Accused in 2004 of abuse of 16-year-old youth in 1980 in Toledo, OH and California. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Diocese removed plaque and his name from church building 6/15/11. Another man made similar allegations in 2003 or early 2004 re abuse when he was 15. In March 2002, Bishop Pilla published a list of 28 priests accused of sexual abuse of minors. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19. Given 11-year sentence. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. Dismissed from the clerical state (2007). Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in 1978 at Mercy Hospital; accuser claimed ritual abuse by several priests. Per 6/02 article, one man reported that Pucci molested him in 1980 at a rectory in Palm Beach, Fl. Was serving in Tucson diocese at time accusation became public. As of 4/12, SNAP reports he may be attempting to join Blessed John Catholic Church in Perrysburg,OH. Robert Fisher. Court refused to hear appeal 12/08. Per a 1990 news report, Ruglovsky admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20-year period. 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