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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Pacheco | Dan (Danilo) | B | Accused | Salesian | Pacheco was accused of molestion at two different Catholic high schools in Southern California. He also served in Oakland Diocese. Died 7/05. | San Francisco, CA | Source: City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Pacheco | Gary | 1974 | P | Settled | Franciscan | 2 early suits filed. 1 settled 1994. Denied allegations. Removed 1987. Named in archdiocesan report as having abused 1 in 1975. Also named by Orange Diocese on their list of abusive priests. May also have been named in current litigation. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times 1.11.04; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Monteeay Harold 5.25.05; OC Weekly 3.04.05; OC Weekly 9.27.07; OC Register 4.17.02; OC Register 1.13.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Pacheco | Joseph | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth in 1960s at parishes in Tulare and Merced. Died 1992. In Dec. 2006 diocese agreed to pay plaintiff $750,000 to settle the lawsuit. Diocese says it is aware of several other victims. | Monterey, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.16.03; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04; Fresno Bee 12.22.06; Mercury News (AP) 12.22.06; CBS13 12.22.06 |
Paduch | Frank | 1989 | B | Sued | Augustinian | Paduch was Augustinian brother serving as religion instructor and coach when he allegedly abused a fresman boy at St. Rita H.S. in Chicago in 1980-81. In 1988 he worked at St. Charles Borromeo in Nederland TX. Ordained for Beaumont TX diocese 1989 & left 2000. Several complaints rec'd there.. Civil suit filed 1997 in IL and settled approx.1999. Four accusers known. Began working for city of Berwyn IL in 2005. Placed on leave from city job 1/15/10. Laicized 1/05. | Chicago, IL | Source: Brief History of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Nederland circa 1998; Berwyn Life 1.14.10; Berwyn Life 1.15.10; SNAP Statement 1.15.10; Statement by Bishop Guillory in East Texas Catholic 1.22.10; Southwest News Herald 1.22.10; KFDM 1.22.10 |
| Pagacz | Julian S. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pagacz, a Polish National Catholic church parish priest, was arrested in 1992 and accused of raping two teenage girls while he was drinking with them in his home. In plea bargain, he acknowledged enough evidence to convict him of indecent assault. Ordered to receive sex offender counseling and pay $300 fine for providing alcohol. Girls changed their stories at least once. One girl refused to testify and prosecutors dropped charges in her case. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 5.8.92; Union-News 6.26.92; Union-News 12.14.92; Buffalo News 10.14.94; Buffalo News 10.15.94 | |
Page | Raymond J. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally part of Springfield diocese prior to time Worchester was formed. in 2005 suit he was accused of abuse by nephew in 1950s, beginning when boy was 9. Nephew says Page introduced him to 4 other priests who also abused him. Died in 1998. Accuser's brother doubts that the allegations are true. Was Vicar General of Worcester in 1983. As Vicar General, Page was given information on abuse by Jean Paul Gagnon, Thomas Teczar and Robert Kelley, among others but did nothing. | Worcester, MA | Source: Sunday Telegram 11.1.98; Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, Cause No. 05-0331, 3.29.05; Republican 3.31.05; Catholic Observer 3.31.05 |
Pagni, III | Thomas James | ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 1995 suit alleges Pagni molested young people in seminary and at several assignments. Diocese put him through school for mental counseling career in 1986 in exchange for leaving priesthood. Suit says diocese lied to state about background. Diocese agreed it helped him change careers but denies deceiving state. 2 more suits filed in 1996. Arrested 1995; sentenced to 10 yrs prison 1996. Released 7/2000. Still in FL. On sex offender registry. | Orlando, FL | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; Orlando Sentinel 2.18.95; Orlando Sentinel 2.24.95; Orlando Sentinel 3.18.95; Orlando Sentinel 4.7.95; Orlando Sentinel 6.10.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.9.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; Orlando Sentinel 1.17.96; Orlando Sentinel 1.30.96; Orlando Sentinel 2.22.96; Palm Beach Post 6.10.98 |
Palathingal | Simon | 1972 | P | Convicted | Salesian | Originally from India. Arrested 6/04 on charges that he sexually assaulted a young boy in 1990-1991 in Milwaukee. At time of arrest, he was working in South Amboy, NJ in the Metuchen diocese. He apparently left Milwaukee in 1991 and lived in India for some time before living and working in several states between 1993 and 2004. Diocese knew in 1993 because youth testified then re abuse by his uncle, Fr. Dennis Pecore, and by Palathingal. Also abused in Louisiana. Sentenced to 16 yrs prison in 2004. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal 6.4.04; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.10.04; Milwaukee Journal 6.27.04; Home News Tribune (AP) 6.28.04; Milwaukee Journal 7.6.04; Star Ledger 7.7.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.4.04; Home News Tribune 8.11.04; Star Ledger 8.11.04; India Abroad 8.20.04; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 9.15.04; Star Ledger 9.16.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.9.04; Dallas Morning News 12.5.04 |
Pansza | Gilbert Albert | 2000 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from active ministry in 12/06 and sent for treatment. Original story says that he admitted to diocese in 1998, prior to ordination, that he had sexually abused a minor in early 1970s. Bishop Delaney conducted an investigation & decided that sufficient time had passed & it was ok ordain him. Allegation discovered after a review of priest files per newly appointed Bishop Vann. Conflicting stories 2/07 as to when abuse occurred and if it was once or an ongoing relationship. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram 12.15.06; Dallas Morning News 12.15.06; Times Record News 12.15.06; Dallas Morning News 12.16.06; Dallas Morning News (AP) 12.16.06; Times Record News 12.16.06; Times Record News 2.1.07; Times Record News 2.7.07 |
| Pantoja | Eusebio | P | Sued | Claretian Missionaries | Ordained in Mexico. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of a 14 yr old youth in 1970s. After serving in Chicago, Pantoja worked in New Jersey and Texas and then spent nearly a decade working as priest in Mexico. Placed on leave in 2003. | Chicago, IL | Source: Daily Southtown (IL) 10.9.03; Chicago Sun-Times 10.9.03 | |
Paquette, Jr. | Edward O. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Multiple civil suits. Faculties removed 1978. Also allegations in Springfield MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06 just before trial. Named in new suit 3/07. VT bishop considered filing suit against Ft. Wayne, IN Bishop to make them share in 2006 settlement. 18 suits against him pending in VT. Jury awarded $8.7M to one plaintiff 5/08. One suit settled 7/08. Another suit tried to mistrial 8/08. 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. Laicization announced 5/09. 4th trial 10/09 awarded $2.2 | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Herald 9.27.02; Times Argus (AP) 9.15.04; Burlington Free Press 11.18.04; Rutland Herald 4.23.06; Springfield Republican 7.3.06; Links to Additional Articles between 2005 - May, 2008; Burlington Free Press 5.5.08; Burlington Free Press 5.14.08; Burlington Free Press 5.17.08; Burlington Free Press 5.18.08; Times Argus 5.18.08; Burlington Free Press 5.27.08; Burlington Free Press 7.25.08; Times Argus 7.26.08; Times Argus 8.3.08 Assignments: Burlington Free Press 8.28.08 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 8.31.08 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 11.30.08 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 12.3.08 (add'l article); Providence Journal 5.7.09; BA.org Assignment Record |
Paquin | Ronald H. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty late 12/02 to three counts of child rape and was sentenced to 12-15 yrs in prison. At least 18 complaints reported to Archdiocese over a 20 year period (13 between 1990 and 1996) but he was not permanently removed from active ministry until 2000. He had been placed on leave in 1990 and reinstated in 1998. Six claims against him were settled by the church for amounts totaling more than $500K. Also named in report by NH Atty General. Laicization announced 5/04. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.20.02; Boston Globe 4.11.02; Boston Globe 5.30.02; Boston Herald 5.31.02; Boston Herald 6.6.02; Beliefnet.com 6.02; Exhibit 12 to Deposition of Bishop McCormack 6.3.02; Union Leader 7.9.02; Boston Globe 1.1.03; Boston Herald 1.1.03; NY Times 1.8.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Documents in Manchester Archives 3.3.03; Excerpt from Brief filed in Ford v. Cardinal Law et al 7.21.03; Boston Herald 1.15.04 Assignments: Centre Daily (AP) 5.15.04 (add'l article); Duluth News Tribune 1.26.07 (add'l article) |
| Paramo | Thomas | 1956 | P | Sued | Claretian | Woman filed suit 5/05 against the Claretian order of protecting Paramo after he abused her from ages 11-15 beginning in 1966. Paramo was assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chicago at the time. Paramo died in a nurshing hom in 2004 but the woman had confronted him there before his death. 2nd accuser has also contacted the Plaintiff's attorney. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 5.20.04; Daily Southern 5.3.05; Chicago Sun-Times 5.3.05 |
Paraniuk | Michael | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man complained to Archdiocese that Paranuik had abused him in 1983. Archdiocese investigated then and decided allegations were unsubstantiated. Man complained again in 2004 with new facts. Placed on leave March 2005 and payment made to accuser. Paraniuk denied all allegations and said he had been fondled by two Franciscan priests when he was in his 20s in 1970s. Returned to active duty 10/05 after archdiocese investigation. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati.com 3.09.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.10.05; ChannelCincinnati.com 3.10.05; WCPO 3.10.05; Catholic Telegraph 3.16.05; Beacon Journal (AP) 3.19.05; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Press Release 10.12.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.13.05; Dayton Daily News 10.13.05 |
| Parenti | Robert J. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1998 Parenti placed on leave after allegations that 25 yrs ago he had been involved in sexual misconduct with a minor. He was living at St. Veronica's parish in Howell Township and working at the Diocesan tribunal in Lawrence at that time. No criminal charges filed. Is believed to have left priesthood. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 12.15.98; NY Times 12.19.98; Asbury Park Press 3.22.02; Asbury Park Press 4.03.02; Ashbury Park Press 4.04.02 |
| Parker | Kenneth R. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Served in both Raleigh and Charlotte dioceses. Raleigh learned11/13/09 of allegation of abuse of a minor in 1982. Authorities notified as was Parker, who had retired in 1993 but continued to provide limited services. He has denied the allegations. After review board investigation, Bishop removed his faculties 1/19/03. | Raleigh, NC | Source: Diocese of Charlotte Press Release 1.22.10; Raleigh News Observer 1.24.10; WTVD 1.25.10; WECT 1.25.10; WITN 1.25.10 |
| Parlangeli | Anthony | B | Convicted | Marist | In 3/02 article, Man says that at 15 he was drugged and raped by Parlangeli on overnight camping trip. Parlangeli said he was too tired to camp and rented a hotel room. Drugs caused convulsions; Parlangeli had to take youth to hospital ER. Police notifed; he was arrested. Charges later reduced to administering drugs illegally and he spent a brief time in jail. Transferred to Baltimore where he also abused. 1994 civil suit settled. Died 1997. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 3.24.02 | |
| Parme | George J. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed suit against Diocese and Bishop in 2004 alleging abuse by Parme. No date is given for alleged abuse. Parme retired in 1989 and died March 28, 2002 at age 78. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review 9.30.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
Parrakow | Edmond A. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of abusing 2 brothers in the early 1970s. One alleges that the abuse began when he was 10 years old, that Parrakow used alcohol and porn to groom him, and that the abuse included oral rape. Suit accused Parrakow of transporting a 3rd boy to PA in 1975 and sexually abusing him there. He was incardinated in the Greensburg diocese as a parish priest 1986-88, and then went on sick leave in New York. The archdiocese located him at Green Haven Correctional Facility in 1993. | New York, NY | Source: Supreme Court Complaint 2.26.04 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Pascal | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | Two or more pending claims against Sister Pascal shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 | |
| Patejko | Gregory (Zbigniew) | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained in Poland, Patejko also worked in the Netherlands before moving to the US in 1968. After working in Trenton, NJ diocese, he was moved to the Fargo ND diocese in 1972. One man told a priest in 1984 that he had been sexually molested by Patejko in 1976 in ND. In 1981 Patejko was moved to Austin TX diocese. In 1994 Fargo quietly settled with the ND man. Patejko returned to Poland in 1993 and is believed to be dead. The 1984 accuser says he knows of at least two other victims. | Fargo, ND | Source: History of Hope ND 1882-1982; Polish Footprints 7.96; Grand Forks Herald 5.6.09; WDAY 5.7.09; KVUE News 5.12.09; Times of Trenton 10.29.09; InForum 12.16.09; Steele County Press 1.28.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Pater | Daniel | 1979 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 1993 civil suit which settled in 1995. Pater was accused of abuse of girl, age 14, in 1980s. He went on to work for Vatican and was temporarily running the papal embassy in India until he was placed on leave 9/03. 2004 civil suit says he abused 2 girls in 1980s. Suit withdrawn after 6/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Still on leave in 2006. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Dayton Daily News 7.11.95; Dayton Daily News 7.14.94; Dallas Morning News 8.31.03; Dayton Daily News 9.1.03; Chicago Sun Times 9.1.03; Dayton Daily News 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Dallas Morning News 11.21.03; Dayton Daily News 3.24.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.24.04; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.7.06; Dayton Daily News 6.23.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
Patil | Gabriel M. | 1972 | P | Sued | Barnabite | 3 men filed two separate suits in Allentown in 2004 alleging they were molested by Patil from 1978-1980. Patil was promoted to Provincial Superior of his Order in 1990. Articles say he was working as pastor of church in Ontario Canada as of 2004. The 2002 Catholic Directory showed him working in the Allentown Diocese. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 3.5.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Morning Call 5.12.04 |
Patino-Arango | Juan Carlos | S | Sued | Diocesan | He was a seminary student in 2003 when parents of 1 youth reported abuse. Reports say he returned to Columbia, his native country, or, possibly, to Florida when investigation began. Indicted 2004 for abuse of 2 boys in 1996 while he was a seminary student. Civil suit filed in 2004 by 3 and moved to Fed. court in 2005. Defendants named include Pope Benedict (then Cardinal Ratzinger). Pope dismissed 12/05. Settled 2/08. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 6.4.04; Houston Press 7.22.04; ABC13 News (Houston) 2.18.05; Houston Chronicle 4.29.05; Texas Lawyer 9.09.05; Ft. Worth Star Telegram (AP) 9.20.05; Houston Chronicle 9.21.05; Texas Lawyer 12.23.05; Houston Chronicle 12.23.05; Houston Press 8.17.06; Houston Press 10.19.07; Houston Chronicle 2.04.08 | |
Patnode | Joseph I. (not John) | 1918 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 man says he and at least 9 other other teenage boys were sexually abused by Patnode in the 30's, 40's and early 50's.. Patnode was removed from his parish assignment and transferred to Sisters of Mercy Novitiate in Iowa in 1951. Retired 1964, died 1977. At least 1 claim included in $2.6 mil settlement with Archdiocese 3/07. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald (IA) 6.18.03; Cedar Rapids Courier 9.27.05; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 3.28.07 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Paturzo | Louis S. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Paturzo placed on leave 5/02 because of allegations that he fondled at least 2 adolescent boys in early 1970s. Both incidents are believed to have occurred while Paturzo was still in seminary. One youth's parents reported the abuse to police in 1993. Police investigated but could not prove anything. He was sent for psych evaluation & treatment and reassigned. Named in 10/05 settlement between Arch. & 43 plaintiffs re 14 priests. Sued 2/08. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.18.02; Hartford Courant 5.21.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Hartford Courant 6.20.02; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; Hartford Courant 11.01.05 (2nd article); New York Times 11.01.05; Bristol Press 11.02.05; Hartford Courant 2.07.08; Newsday 2.07.08; Record Journal 4.27.08 |
| Paul | Raymond | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 8/03 article, man claimed Paul molested him at age 15 for 3 weeks as he lay in the hospital with burns suffered in a house fire. He told his mom at the time but she was afraid to tell. Paul was hospital chaplain. Sources say the archdiocese settled a similar case by another man but diocese spokesman said they "are not aware of that." Included in 10/05 settlement between Archdiocese and 43 plaintiffs re 14 priests. 2 men filed civl suit 9/29/08 re abuse at same hospital. | Hartford, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 8.03.03; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05; Republican-American 10.16.08 |
| Paulin | George A. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 teenager in 1980s. Church settled with plaintiff in 2003. Another suit filed 9/04. Paulin resigned as pastor in 2003 but was later found playing organ for 2 other churches. Diocese admitted 8/06 that it found 27 years' worth of files on Paulin, documents the church had previously said didn't exist. Settlement with 2nd plaintiff reached 4/07 for $135,000. Another claim settled 2008. | Burlington, VT | Source: Associated Press 6.17.02; Rutland Herald 12.18.02; Associated Press 9.28.03; Rutland Herald 9.28.03; Associated Press 10.15.03; The Republican 10.16.03; Bennington Banner 9.13.04; Associated Press 9.14.04; Associated Press 9.15.04; Times Argus 9.15.04; Times Argus 4.2.06; WCAX 7.19.06; Burlington Free Press 8.28.06; WCAX 8.28.06; Rutland Herald 1.25.07 Assignments: Burlington Free Press 1.25.07 (add'l article); Rutland Herald 2.4.07 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 4.13.07 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 8.5.07 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 8.19.08 (add'l article); Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
Pavlik | James J. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2000 without privileges after archdiocese substantiated claims that he engaged in sexual misconduct. The archdiocese had also investigated in 1994 but could not substantiate an allegation of sexual abuse in 1970s. In 2002 one man said he met Pavlik in Japan in 1970 when he was 17. When he returned to states, he was 18 and went to see Pavlik in St. Louis, Pavlik tried to molest him at rectory until the youth threatened to gete a knife and use it on Pavlik. Named in Aug 2005 civil suit. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Houston Chronicle 6.11.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.05.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.19.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.24.05 |
Pcolka | Raymond | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Named in several 1993 suits alleging sexual abuse of 16 boys and girls. Church suspended Pcolka and sent him for evaluation in 1993. One woman told diocese in 1989 that Pcolka had abused her son. Pcolka send for treatment in 1989 and ok'd to return to duty. Doctors not told that a girl previously reported abuse by the priest in 1983. Pcolka walked out of a psychiatric treatment center in 1993. 1 woman settled 2001. Many claims settled in 10/03 $21M settlement. Laicized in 2004. Died 11/09. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 1.9.93; Hartford Courant 3.10.93; Hartford Courant 3.28.93; Hartford Courant 8.12.97; Associated Press 1.30.99; NY Times 6.16.00; Hartford Courant 3.9.01; Hartford Courant 3.10.01; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 3.24.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Connecticut Post 11.01.05 Assignments: Connecticut Post 12.1.09 (add'l article); Hartford Courant 12.2.09 (add'l article); Videotaped Deposition of Monsignor Andrew T Cusack in Rosado v. Bridgeport Diocese 11.11.95; Videotaped Deposition of Monsignor Andrew T Cusack in Rosado v. Bridgeport Diocese . pt. 2, 11.18.96; Connecticut Post 12.4.09 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Pease | Joseph M. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Original claim of abuse made in 1995 of abuse in approx. 1972 but there were "discrepancies" and Pease allowed to keep working. Finally removed 2002. Two other men then came forward to allege abuse by Pease. Vatican had not yet ruled on his case as of 2007. | Harrisburg, PA | Source: Patriot News 12.24.02; Evening Sun 12.24.02; Patriot News 6.30.06; Patriot News 7.22.07 |
Pecharich | Michael P. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Admitted molesting teenage boy 19 years ago. Accused of abusing 4 from 1974-1984 per archdiocesan report. Also on list of abusive priests released by Orange Diocese. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Orange County Register 5.18.05 (Major Account); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; LA Times 5.25.05; Letter from Mother of Victim to Bishop Brown 3.30.02; Documents from Complaint File of Orange Diocese; LA Times 5.18.05; Random Lengths News 1.12.06; Orange County Register 9.13.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07 (2nd article) Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
Pechulis | Justin Paul | ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 6/09 in NC alleging that in late 1970s when he was an altar boy in Philadelphia, he was abused several times by Fr. John McCole who then took him to NC where Pechulis and McCole forced the boy to participate in group oral sex whilea third man watched. Suit also alleged that Cardinal Krol was told of the abuse but dismissed the allegations saying "That's just how men behave with each other." Pechulis died 3/83. | Charlotte, NC | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 6.2.09; Citizen-Times 6.2.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09 |
| Peck | Daniel P. | 1965 | P | Accused | Franciscans | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1996 per archdiocesan report. Current status unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Pecore | Dennis A. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Salvatorian | Convicted 1987 of assault on a teenage boy over 3 year period. Placed on probation and ordered to serve year in jail on work-release program. In 1994 Pecore was convicted of sexually molesting a second boy from 1989-1992 (his nephew) while working at a care center for elderly priests. Sentenced to 12 yrs prison. Named in at least 2 civil suits. Released from prison 02/02. Also abused in Baltimore 1975-1976 when he was religious brother. On sex offender registry. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: United Press International 7.3.87; United Press International 9.25.87; United Press International 5.6.88; Wisconsin State Journal 9.11.93; Wisconsin State Journal 3.4.94; Wisconsin State Journal 12.17.94; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.4.04; Home News Tribune 6.28.04; Home News Tribune 8.11.04; WTMJ 11.13.08 (reprinting 2002 column); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.4.94 |
Peebles, Jr. | Robert R. | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 9/3/93 suit of raping a 14-year-old boy in 1984 at Ft. Benning GA. Peebles was an Army chaplain 1982-84. Settled 2/10/98 with 3 other cases. In 1984 Peebles confessed to the assault and resigned from the military in lieu of prosecution, and was reassigned to a parish by the Dallas diocese. Records show he sexually abused 15-20 boys before, during, and after chaplaincy, starting in 1979. Worked at 5 assignments, twice after the diocese had knowledge. Suspended 1986. Laicized 1989. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 9.04.93; Dallas Morning News 8.05.94; Dallas Morning News 8.09.94; Richard Sipe Preliminary Expert Report 1996; Thomas Doyle Expert Report 5.16.96; Newsday 10.12.96; Dallas Morning News 6.14.97; Dallas Morning News 6.18.97; Dallas Morning News 2.12.98; Dallas Morning News 11.06.98; Dallas Morning News 7.10.99; Associated Press 4.26.02; Dallas Morning News 10.27.02; Associated Press 10.08.03; TheBostonChannel.com 10.10.03 Assignments: Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 1.26.09 (add'l article) |
| Peguero | Robert H. | 1975 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Accused by two victims of abuse in 1987. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Pelaez | Oscar | 1994 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Extern priest from Columbia. Had been in Diocese since ordination. Accused of abuse of 1 boy for 3 yrs. Arrested early 2002 and pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 6 yrs prison. Released on parole after 3. Diocese paid $1 mil settlement after conviction. | Stockton, CA | Source: Hartford Courant 2.18.02; Hartford Courant 2.20.02; Associated Press 7.19.02; LA Times 2.22.03; Stockton Record (CA) 3.06.03; KXTV (Stockton) 5.15.05; Stockton Record 1.29.07; California Catholic Daily 11.28.07 |
Pelkington | Robert P. (Leo) | 1968 | P | Convicted | Dominican | Surrendered to police in 2000 after being charged with abusing two youths (brothers) between 12/98 and 4/99. He had been in treatment at St. Luke's prior to surrendering to police. Pilkington was assigned to parish in New York state from 1995-1999 but apparently was visiting in CT at time of assaults. Convicted. 3 yrs suspended sentence and 10 years probation. Listed on sex offender registry in Washington, D.C. as of 8/09. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 2.9.00; Journal News (NY) 3.1.00; Hartford Courant 8.9.00; Hartford Courant 9.29.00 |
| Pellerin | Albert | B | Accused | Dominican | Per documents released 5/27/05 by the Maine AG, man complained in 2002 that Pellerin had groping him in 1960s in Lewiston. Pellerin was deceased when the report was made. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
| Pelletier | Eugene | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Treated for alcoholism several times beginning in 1978 at Guest House & St. Luke's. 1995 settlement (for counseling costs) of claims re abuse of boy in 1963-1964. Could not remember abuse. Name given to prosecutors in 2/02 along with 13 other priests. Pelletier retired 1993. Pastoral ministry had been revoked at the time allegations were first received against him. He lives at a nurshing home in Manchester. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 2.15.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
Pelletier | Leonard E. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Pelletier placed on leave 9/02 after allegation reported to Archdiocese of abuse occurring more than 20 years ago. Apparently only 1 victim. Retired 12/03. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.10.02; Lowell Sun 9.10.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Pellettieri | Joseph F. | 1965 | P | Sued | Redemptorist | Pellettieri was suspended by the Order and by New Orleans Archdiocese 4/02 after allegation that he sexually abused a minor in 1967. Abuse allegedly occurred when Pellettieri was teacher and principal at Notre Dame High School in Crowley, LA. At timeof suspension he was in charge of Ave Maria Retreat House. No other allegations have been made against him. Also worked in Wisconsin and in Baton Rouge and Alexandria. Sued 3/03. In 12/08 Appeals Court upheld dismissal of suit on SOL. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Associated Press 4.27.02; Times-Picayune 4.28.02; Times-Picayune 4.29.02; Advocate 12.27.08; KATC 12.30.08 |
Pelton | Maxwell "Ron" | D | Arrested | Diocesan | Pelton, said to be a deacon at Immaculate Conception Church in Cottonwood, was arrested 10/09 and charged with molesting a 10 yr old boy for several months. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: KPHO 10.15.09 | |
Peltz | Carl Anthony | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | As Navy chaplain in Iceland in 1985, Peltz allegedly forced 12 yr old boy to drink whiskey & then raped him. Federal suit filed 1991 alleged Steubenville Diocese should have known Peltz had a drinking problem. Instead, it certified him as fit for service as Navy Chaplain. Suit settled by Diocese in 1993 for $25K. In 2003 Kalamazoo MI review board "exonerated" him and found no credible evidence. He has been active priest in Kalamazoo diocese since 1997 Still active per diocesan website 3/09. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Associated Press 4.5.02; Associated Press 4.7.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Grrand Rapids Press 7.25.03; Associated Press 10.8.03; Associated Press 10.18.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 1.11.04; Marietta Times [Ohio] 2.16.06 |
| Pena | Amado | S | Charged | Piarist | Seminary studen who left before ordination. Charged in CA in 2003 with molesting 2 14-yr-old boys between 1980-1982. [per archdiocesan 2004 report he abused only 1]. Arrested in MA in 2003 on 1987 warrant for alleged abuse of a 12 yr old boy. CA. charges dropped 2003 after CA Supreme Court ruling. Results of MA charges unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 3.26.03; Associated Press 3.26.03; Associated Press 3.29.03; Associated Press 3.30.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Peralta | Carlos | 1980s | P | Sued | Salesian | Peralta had a history of allegations of sexual misconduct beginning in Seminary in Chile in 1980s. Other allegations in Guatemala and Peru, and Order finally transferred him to Chicago. There he was accused of abusing several children in one family in1999. Order transferred him before any investigation could begin, first to NJ to monitored residence and then to his home province. In 2004 he was working as priest in Mexico. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 4.4.02; Chicago Tribune 4.5.02; Business Wire 4.6.02; US News & World Report 5.3.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Dallas Morning News 6.20.04 (Major Account) |
| Perdue | John | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per a 3/08 civil suit filed by one man, Perdue (then a seminary student) and a priest, John Kurzak, molested him in Fort Dodge in early 1980s when he was a minor. Perdue was ordained in 1985, served for about 1 year and has not served as a priest since 1987. Second suit filed 3/28/08 alleged abuse of 1 in 1982. Not sure if this plaintiff was under 18 at the time since he was a seminary student. | Sioux City, IA | Source: KPTM 3.20.08; KCAU 3.21.08; The Messigner 3.21.08; The Messinger 3.29.08; Sioux City Journal 4.05.08; KCAU 4.30.08; Sioux City Journal 2.5.09 |
| Pereira | Anthony Louise | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | In 8/04 one man joined the multi-plaintiff suit against the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Fr. Herman Lammers and several nuns filed in summer 2004 re abuse at. St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage in Anchorage, KY. This plaintiff alleges he was sexually abused by Pereira and another nun. Order has confirmed that Pereira served at the orphanage from 1946-1965. Deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Associated Press 6.25.04 | |
| Pereppadan | Varghese | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pereppadan, a visiting priest from India, was arraigned 8/04 on charges that he sexually molested a teenage girl at Our Lady of the Presentation Church in Brighton. Placed on leave by the Archdiocese. He had been studying in Cambridge and working at the church since 10/03. Admitted guilt 12/04 and received 1 yr probation. Charges to be dropped if he successfully completed probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 8.7.04; Boston Globe 12.17.04 | |
| Perez | Francisco Javier | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing 1 from 1985-1998 per archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 |
Perez | Henry | 1973 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Incardinated in Phoenix as Marist. Sued twice in Phoenix 1993. Accused of abuse. Indicted in Phoenix 2003 for abuse of 2 1970s-early 1980s . Incardinated in Orange 1989. Leave in 1991. Appears on both LA archdiocese report errata and on Orange report of abusive priests. 2 civil suits 2003. Left priesthood to marry. Died early 2003. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona Republic 11.25.93; Phoenix Gazette 2.7.94; OC Register 5.5.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Associated Press 6.2.03; Arizona Republic 6.3.03; Mercury News 12.10.03; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Associated Press 8.31.04; OC Weekly 3.4.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.06 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.4.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Peris | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 6/95 which alleged he was abused by Peris in Anton Chico, NM at St. Joseph Church. Suit said the plaintiff lived at the parish hall for several months so that he could ride the bus to school. Peris also lived at the parish hall and abused the plaintiff for several months in the fall of 1957. 7/95 article said Peris was believed to have returned to Spain shortly after the abuse and is believed to be dead. Archdiocese said it does not know status of Peris. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 7.4.95 | |
Perone | Rocco | 1949 | P | Sued | Paulist | Accused of molesting more than a dozen boys from 1951-1956 in Oregon. Accused in 1956 of molesting a boy in Casper Wyo. Sued in 2001 and again in 2002. Also accused of abuse in Austin, Texas where he served from 1957-1988. Sent for treatment. Served in other dioceses across the country. Archdiocese paid more than $2.8 mil in 2003/2004 to settle most claims. Died 1992. | Portland, OR | Source: KGW (AP) 4.22.02; Oregonian 4.23.02; Austin American Statesman 4.23.02; Daily Texan 4.24.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Archdiocese of Portland News Release 7.26.02; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04; Seattle Times (AP) 5.26.06; KGW.com (AP) 5.25.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Register-Guard 4.19.07; The Oregonian 6.6.07 (Documents); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.6.07; The Oregonian 6.7.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Perrault | Arthur | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained in Hartford Ct. Diocese & sent to NM for treatment in 1967. Served as Air National Guard Chaplain at some point. Abused at least 10 boys & girls. At least 4 suits filed against Perrault and Archdiocese of Santa Fe (1992 & 1994). 1 suit settled 11/93 for $600,000. Four were settled in 1995. Perrault fled the diocese in 1992 and was in hiding. Location still unknown as 2003. | Hartford, CT | Source: Associated Press 1.02.93; Associated Press 11.25.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.17.94; Albuquerque Journal 7.21.95; Albuquerque Tribune 9.18.96; Albuquerque Journal 3.21.98; USA Today 3.26.02; Associated Press 2.12.03 |
| Perretta | Andrew T. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | After review of personnal file, Bishop placed Perretta on leave 10/04 because of allegations made in 1996 alleging abuse "decades before" (late 1970s or early 1980s). Review board endorsed the action. Deemed innocent after a church trial and returned to active duty 8/07. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 10.20.04; Herald News 10.20.04; The Record 10.20.04; Herald News 10.23.04; Herald News 8.23.07 |
| Perron | Toussaint J. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Missionaries Africa | Convicted 1993 of abuse of boy, age 14. 5-year sentence. Served 3 yrs. Removed from public ministry in 1992. Civil suit (filed in 11/05) later dropped, and refiled 1/07. | Peoria, IL | Source: UPI 12.17.93; Copley News Service 12.19.97; WEEK News 11.30.05; Copely News Service 11.30.05; Journal Star 12.1.05; Catholic Post 12.4.05; Belleview News Democrat (AP) 1.24.07; Lincoln Courier 1.25.07 |
| Perry | Francis "Drew" A. | 1998 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained at age 53 in 1998. Placed on leave 4/02 for lying on application after Diocese learned he had been accused of abuse of a 4 year old female relative when he was a teenager in 1961. He also had been accused by a teenage boy of taking indecent liberties with him approx. 15 years ago. Charges dropped when boy refused to testify. Admitted abuse of girl; denied other charges. Appealed to Vatican for review of case. | Raleigh, NC | Source: News & Observer 4.12.02; Morning Star 4.12.02; Morning Star 4.15.02; News & Observer 4.19.02; Star News 2.27.04 |
| Peters | Donald A. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peters admitted in 2002 that he took graphic sexual photos of at least 4 teenage boys. One also accused Peters of fondling him. Peters retired in 1993 shortly after Sheboygan Co. DA received anonymous report of sexual abuse by Peters. Peters denied the allegation but Archdiocese prohibited him from unsupervised contact with minors. Name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry. Per list updated after 11.26.07, he was laicized. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Associated Press 6.28.02; Sheboygan Press 6.29.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.29.02; List released by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwukee 11.26.07; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07 |
Peters | John | 1944 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing male minors at St. Joseph, Harpers Ferry, in 1962. Sued in Federal court in 2004. Suit alleged abuse of one youth in 1962. In 2005 Diocese requested that suit be dismissed on statute of limitations. He died in 1997. | Dubuque, IA | Source: WQAD Channel 8 9.20.05; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Peterson | Dennis | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peterson placed on leave in 1999 after accusation in 1999 civil suit of abusing youth for 10 yrs when youth brought to him for counseling after abuse by another person. Two brothers and their sister also joined in suit alleging abuse by Peterson in 1970s. Suit was dismissed in 3/00 due to SOL. In Fall 1999 Harris County Grand Jury refused to indict Peterson on charge that he sexually abused the original youth. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 5.04.99; Houston Chronicle 5.05.99; Houston Chronicle 6.18.00 |
| Peterson | Louis P. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of molesting a teenage boy sometime between 1992-1994. Stepped down voluntarily 1/94 while investigation conducted. In 11/95 Peterson permanently removed from active duty by Fitness Review Board. Not enough evidence for police to prosecute. By 7/02 he had requested a "third stage review" by Bishop Gregory who found no reason to return him to active ministry. Peterson appealed to the Vatican. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.25.94; Post-Dispatch 2.26.94; Post-Dispatch 8.18.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.25.95; NY Times 3.3.02; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News-Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.27.07; Belleville News-Democrat 8.21.08 |
| Petit | Philip A. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bishop Gendron apparently destroyed records during 1980s that detailed sexual abuse by Petit and another priest. Bishop wrote letter in 1986 to Petit assuring him that he would destroy all documents referring to his treatment but would keep one 1982 letter. Civil suit filed 2002 by 1 youth alleging abuse from 1979-1981. Has apparently been "on leave" since 1982 but still listed in 2002 Catholic directory with "on leave" status. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 4.09.02; Associated Press 4.9.02; Associated Press 1.6.03; Union Leader 1.7.03; Union Leader 1.8.03; Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Manchester Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
| Petraitis | Donald | 1964 | P | Accused | Marian | Accused of abuse of one youth in very early 1960s when Petraitis was "filling in" at St. Mary's Parish in Norwich. Victim told Donat Jette who then abused him. Per 2002 OCD Petraitis was Provencial of the Marianist Office in Chicago One article refers to him as Superior of the Marians St Kazimierz Province in the USA, and former General of the Congregation. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day 5.8.02; Telegram and Gazette 5.21.02 |
| Petrella | Robert Joseph | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted and convicted 1997 for sexual abuse of 10 yr old boy in late 1970s. Sentenced to 6 mo in jail, reduced to 7 days. Convicted 2003 for abuse of three. Sentenced to 18 mo in prison. Sent for treatment 3 times. Placed on leave 1989. Laicizied 4/03. At least 1 claim included in $1.3M settlement with archdiocese in 12/06. At least 25 people report having been molested by him. Living at his mom's in North Arlington, MD as of 9/08. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 1.15.97; Washington Post 5.28.02; Associated Press 8.12.02; Associated Press 8.14.02; Washington Post 6.27.03; Charlotte Observer 7.6.03; Journal-Gazette 4.22.06; Washington Post 12.16.06; The Observer 10.2.08; City of Angels 11.14.08; Star-Ledger 10.14.08 |
| Petrocelli | John N. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 from assignment at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital when man filed suit. Abuse alleged to have occurred in late 1980s. Court denied Diocese's Motion to Dismiss Neglicence Claims on 9/20/07. Claim finally settled 8/08 as part of $1.326M settlement by Providence Diocese. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal 7.18.05; Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 5.21.07; Providence Journal 6.18.07; WPRI 6.18.07; Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss in Young v. Gelineau, C.A.:No.P.C./03-1302; Young v. Gelineau, Petition for Writ of Certiorari 1.09.07; Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 10.01.07; Boston Globe 10,20.07; Providence Journal 8.31.08 |
| Petroski | Ronald P. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Petroski is one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in suit filed by 43 plaintiffs against the Diocese of Brooklyn in Oct. 2002. Petroski is said to have abused a male student in late 1970s. Petroski was placed on leave in 1980 and removed from ministry in 1984 after lawsuit alleged he abused a boy in 1975. Diocese says he is dead. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 | |
| Petrusic | Anthony | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Petrusic, who retired from Omaha diocese, was working as part-time priest in Florida when he was placed on leave in 2002 after allegation that he had sexually abused a teenager in Omaha in 1970s. Man said that Petrusic would take nude photos of him when he was showering or changing at a lake cabin and also groped him. 2nd man also mad allegations re same time period. Petrusic placed on permanent leave 8/02. | Omaha, NE | Source: Omaha World-Herald 6.16.02; Miami Herald 6.17.02; Omaha World-Herald 6.21.02; Miami Herald 6.29.02; Omaha World-Herald 8.10.02; Associated Press 8.16.02; Omaha World-Herald 8.17.02 |
Pezzotti | Mario | 1959 | P | Settled | Xaverian Missionary Fathers | Accused of molesting students at Xaverian Missionary Faith High School during late '60s and early '70s. Students complained in 1993 but Pezzotti had been working in Brazil since early 1970s. One civil suit filed 1993. Order admitted knowledge of 2 other claims. In 2002, woman said she also had been molested in early 1970s. In 9/08, he was still active priest in Brazil. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.18.02; Boston Herald 2.25.02; Boston Herald 3.18.02; US News & World Report 5.3.02; City of Angels 2.1.10 |
| Phan | Kevin | S | accused | Unknown | Native of Vietnam. Student at the Society of the Divine Word, a Catholic missionary organization. Charged with having 300 images of child pornography on his computer and posting 30 of them on the Internet. Expelled from the Seminary after charges filed. Pled guilty 12/04 to 1 count and balance of charges dropped. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 3.13.04; Chicago Sun-Times 3.14.04; Northbrook Star 12.23.04; Phan v. Leis, C-050842, Court of Appeals Ohio 11.9.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Physician | Thomas | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 5/04 civil suit filed by four men against 4 priests, 1 man alleged that Physician had abused him at Precious Blood parish from age 14 to 17 in early 1970s. Physician, who retired in 2002, was placed on leave 1/3/04. Police investigated but no charges filed. Archdiocese said charges were "serious and substantive." Deceased per Arch. website accessed 10/28/09. | Detroit, MI | Source: Associated Press 1.6.04; Mlive.com (AP) 5.13.04; Detroit News 5.13.04; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
Picardi, Jr. | John M. | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel records released 2/03 show he was accused in 1992 of raping a 29 yr old male youth minister on trip to Florida. Incident was reported to Boston Archdiocese at the time.1995 internal memo said he admitted the act. Placed on sick leave and sent for counseling. In 9/92 he was sent to Paterson, NJ. In 1995 12 yr old girl said he abused her. Placed on leave but he appealed to Rome. Transferred in good standing to Phoenix in 1997. Placed on leave 2/03 after files released. | Boston, MA | Source: Arizona Republic 2.5.03; Arizona Republic 2.5.03; Arizona Republic 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.6.03; Arizona Republic 2.6.03; Herald News 3.4.03; Arizona Republic 5.4.03; Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Pick | Louis V. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1947 per archdiocesan report. Died 1969. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Pilarski | Raymond J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally ordained in Saginaw diocese, Pilarski became part of Gaylord diocese at its creation in 1971. He retired in 1998. Diocese announced in 2/07 that he was permanently removed from ministry in 2005 after old allegations of abuse involving 13 and 22 yr old females in mid-1970s. Vatican agreed with decision to permanently remove him from active ministry. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Record-Eagle 2.23.07; WPBN 2.23.07; Bay City Times 3.02.07 |
| Pilger | Joseph J. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty in 1995 to sexually abusing 3 brothers and their cousin in 1960s. Received 5 yrs probation, beginning 1/95. Sued 2003 re abuse in 1960-62. Suit settled 12/03 as part of $5.2M settlement with 27 accusers re 6 priests. Murdered 12/03 by 26 yr old man who had been living with him. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.23.03; Courier-Journal 10.12.03; Herald Leader 12.6.03; Herald Leader 12.7.03; Cincinnati Post 12.8.03; Herald Leader 12.9.03; Herald Leader 12.19.03; Lex 18 9.29.05; Herald Leader 9.30.05; Herald Leader 10.22.05 |
Pillon | Gordon John | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 5/06 by Peoria diocese after it learned of allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to early 1980s in the Diocese of Orange. He joined the Peoria Diocese in 1990s. Also worked in Charlotte NC from 1996-1999. In 4/09 a former priest filed suit alleging abuse by Pillon when he was a teenager in CA. This Plaintiff forced out of priesthood after he told the Peoria diocese about the abuse in 2006. There was also complaint by 1 in Peoria. Pillon is a teacher at Univ of N VA, Prague | Orange, CA | Source: WQAD, 5.24.06; Belleville News-Democrat (AP) 5.25.06; Peoria Journal Star 5.25.06; My Web Times 5.25.06; News Tribune 5.25.06; LA Times 4.20.09; San Jose Mercury News 4.20.09; Journal Star 4.21.09; Catholic Culture 4.21.09; Whittier Daily News 4.21.09; Orange County Register 4.21.09 Assignments: Partial Assignment Report--Pantagraph 5.25.06; OC Weekly 4.24.09 |
Pilon | Jerome "Jerry" R. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave by Bishop of Peoria 1/09 after accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor dating back approximately 12 yrs. Pilon has denied the allegations. Abuse did not take place in Peoria diocese. He was assigned to St. Anthony Church in Hoopeston from 1992 to 1998 but Diocese said that victim was not associated with that church. | Peoria, IL | Source: News-Gazette 1.22.09; Quad-City Times 1.22.09; Pantagraph 1.22.09; The Times 1. 23.09 Assignments: Diocese of Peoria Website 1.22.09 |
Pina | Joseph D. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl in 1970s. Police investigation in 2002. Also another female accuser. Named in civil suit filed 2003. Placed on permanent inactive leave 1999. Named on archdiocesan report in 2004. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: National Catholic Reporter 8.30.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 4.20.06; Ten Minute Activist 2.04.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Pinal | Costellano Jose | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in about 1989 of twice sodomizing a 14-year-old boy in 1983 and fondling the boy on a trip to Mexico. According to prosecutors, Pinal "made admissions" in a 1991 letter to a bishop and asked whether he would face criminal prosecution if he returned to the US from Mexico. Criminal charges dropped in 2003 after Supreme Court's ruling in Stogner v. California. Pinal is believed to be in Mexico. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Chico Enterprise-Record 6.28.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 | |
| Pinard | Paul A. | 1959 | P | Accused | Society of St. Edmund | Taught at a college in VT before moving to Canada in 1967. He was removed from a parish assignment in Quebec in 1991 after an allegation of sexual misconduct with minors. Had been living under restructions and supervision at St. Edmund's Retreat on Enders Island near Mystic CT since 1995. In 1/05 Bishop learned of allegations and asked order to remove him from Diocese. 1989 OCD shows him assigned to Edmundite Generalate in Burlington VT diocese. | Norwich, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 2.17.05; The Day 2.18.05; The Day 2.19.05 |
Pineau | Joseph | 1932 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 9/03 the Spokane Diocese identified Pineau as having been credibly accused of sexual misconduct. Abuse was said to have occurred approx. 36 years before and involved an adolescent in a counseling situation. Pineau retired in 1968 (about the time of the incident) and died in 1982 at age of 83. | Spokane, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.23.03; Spokesman Review 9.23.03; Associated Press 12.3.03; Spokesman Review 5.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 Assignments: Inland Register 10.2.03 |
| Pinkowski | Terrance | 1949 | P | Sued | Franciscan | In 1992 civil suit , man says Pinkowski, a teacher and counselor at high school, abused him for several years. When victim went to officials, the head of the Franciscan order promised to pay for therapy and take care of priest. They transferred Pinkowski but refused to pay for therapy so suit filed. Court dismissed because of statute of limitations. He died 1991. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Pintado Herrera | Jorge Patricio | P | Charged | Diocesan | Priest from Ecuador attached to the NY Archdiocese from 1999-2000. Charged 9/02 with groping a 16 yr old altar boy at Manhattan church. Pleaded guilty 6/03 to endangering welfare of child and sentenced to 5 days of community service. Archdiocese said he did not have permission to be working at the church. Further status unknown. | New York, NY | Source: NY Daily News 9.04.97; NY Post 9.20.02; NY Daily News 9.20.02; NY Daily News 9.21.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 6.18.03; Associated Press 6.18.03; NY Daily News 6.19.03 | |
| Pinter | Alexander | < 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally from Hungary. Accused of abuse from 1956-1960 at St. Stephen in Toledo. Sent to Canada for treatment and later served as priest there. Became parish priest in Louisiana in 1974 and died there in 1979. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
Pipala | Edward | 1966 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Archdiocese learned of abuse in 1977, sent Pipela for treatment and then reassigned him. Removed from assignment 1992; convicted 1993 of Sodomy. Served 7 years in prison on state and federal charges. Released July, 2000. Numerous victims over a 20 year span. Named in several civil suits. Laicized?? On NY sex offender registry as of 9/09. | New York, NY | Source: NY Daily News 4.16.02 (in collection of articles); Times Herald-Record 4.21.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Buffalo News 6.13.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Pirrung | George | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man came forward in 2003 to say that Pirrung molested him in mid 1950s. Tucson Diocese then searched archives and found 2 more allegations dating to 1966. Archives revealed no action on the part of Diocese. Diocese now says all allegations are credible.Reports referred to police; no action expected due to statute of limitations. Became part of the Phoenix Diocese when it was created in 1969; retired from there in 1997. Phoenix diocese removed his priestly faculties after learing of the allegations. | Tucson, AZ | Source: KGUN 11.21.03; Tucson Citizen 11.22.03; Arizona Republic 11.23.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.1.05; Arizona Republic 11.10.06; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. Assignments: Letter from Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas to Parishioners 2.27.04 |
| Pisarcik | John G. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested and charged 1991 with of abuse of 2 boys from 1989-1991. Admitted the abuse. Convicted 1992. Sentenced 1/93 to 5 years at Avenel adult diagnostic & treatment center but was released 12/95 after serving only 2 yrs. Immediately sent for treatment in NM. 2 civil suits filed 1994 on behalf of the victims. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 9.5.91; Star Ledger 10.5.91; Star Ledger 6.10.92; Star Ledger 1.16.93; Star Ledger 1.19.94; New Jersey Law Journal 3.21.94; Star Ledger 5.6.94; Daily Record (NJ) 6.20.94; Star Ledger 1.3.96 |
Pisik | Timothy E. | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1991 for sexual assault of 16 year old. Sentenced to 7 years and served 5. Named in 3/05 suit along with 2 other priests as abusers of one individual between 1986-1991. Also named as abuser in 1994 RICO civil suit. Lived in Syracuse NY as of6/06. Diocese asked that he be laicized but Vatican sent case back and ordered church trial. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.31.05; Courier Post 4.1.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Post Standard 6.23.06 |
Pistone | Tony | 1953 | B | Accused | Marianist | Pistone, campus minister at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis MO, left his job 3/05 after accusations that he had groped a youth at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth TX in 1980s. Pistone denied the allegations; internal investigation could not substantiate. Director of West Hills CA Marianist community 2003-present as of 2/09. Briefly at province offices in St. Louis MO in 2007. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.12.05 |
| Pizzutti | Lawrence | P | Accused | Franciscan | Man come forward 2003 to allege abuse for many years by Pizzutti (who died in 1970s) and a 2nd deceased priest. He notified the Albany diocese in 2001 (approx) and they offered him counseling and $4,000. He refused. Abuse began at age 15. Second man came forward 7/03 to report that he had notified the Diocese in 2002 that Pizzutti had abused him once at age 15. Diocese offered him counseling and in 4/03 they gave him a check for $7,000 to settle his claims without telling him of earlier claim. | Albany, NY | Source: The Record (NY) 7.3.03; Albany Times Union 7.3.03; Albany Times Union 7.4.03 | |
Placa | Alan J. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placa, an attorney and former vice chancellor of Rockville Centre Diocese, was for years the diocese's chief contact with victims. Resigned 2002 after police investigated allegations. Identified as Priest F in 2002 report of Grand Jury investigation of Rockville Diocese. As of 2007 he remained close friends with Rudy Guliana and worked at Guliana's firm. Fully restored to active (retired) status 12/09 after review by Rome found him to be not guilty of the allegation of sexual abuse of a minor | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.17.02; NY Times 4.19.02; Newsday 5.14.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Newsday 6.07.02; Newsday 6.14.02; Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; NY Times 2.01.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; NY Times 2.20.03; Compasso et al v. Volmer et al, 4.14.03; Newsday 4.15.03; NY Times 12.04.03; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 7.22.07 Assignments: ABC News 10.23.07 (add'l article); EDGE Boston 10.24.07 (add'l article); Albany Times Union 11.07.07 (add'l article); Inside Catholic 11.26.07 (add'l article); Statement by Diocese of Rockville Centre 12.4.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Pleimann | Bernard | B | Accused | Marianist | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1963. Called Ploughman in 2.17.04 report; name corrected to Pleimann in Errata 1. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Plesetz | Gerald John | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Excardinated to Orange Diocese in 1976. Arrested 2002. Accused of abuse of teenage girl from 1973-1977 and fathering her child. Charges dropped after Calif. Supreme Court ruling 2003. Adult woman also accused him of fathering her child. Left priesthoodin 1977 to marry. Laicized in 1978. 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; OC Weekly 3.04.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Pliauplis | Christopher | 1987 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Started as a member of a religious order, left for 3 yrs to be a nurse, and then was ordained as priest in Stubenville OH Diocese. On duty outside the diocese at various NY dioceses beginning 1990. Accused of inappropriately touching 17 yr old boy 1/06on Staten Island. Placed on leave 3/06; faculties removed 6/06. Archdiocese announced 6/08 that church court had cleared him and directed that he be returned to ministry. Vatican affirmed. He will return to former assignment as of 7/1/08. | New York, NY | Source: Journal News (New York) 6.23.06; Staten Island Advance 6.22.06; Journal News 6.5.08; Staten Island Advance 6.7.08 |
Plock | Charles | 1973 | P | Convicted | Vincentians | Plock, a chaplain and youth minister at St. John's University in Queens, was arrested 10/08 after emailing a homemade video of himself masturbating to someone he thought was a 13 yr old boy in Colorado. Instead, it was a police officer. He was released on bond and immediately sent to St. John Vianney Center in Downington, PA for evaluation. Criminal charges filed. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 5 yrs probation 12/09. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Daily News 10.11.08; Newsday 10.11.08; Fox News 10.11.08; Ny Daily News 10.12.08; AHN 10.12.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.21.08; YourNabe.com 12.17.09; EDGE Boston 12.21.09 |
| Plourde | Michael L. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name released by diocese on 1/27/07. Plourde had been placed on leave in 1994 for allegations "going back to 1976" that he abused two minors. He had returned to ministry after counseling in 1989 after allegations involving sexual miscondut toward an adult. Bishop has recommended laicization, but released name before the Vatican's decision came through, citing the case of accused Wilmington priest Francis G. DeLuca. Laicization announced 5/08. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; Kennebec Journal 1.31.07; Morning Sentinel 1.31.07; Old Orchard Beach Courier 2.02.07; Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08; Morning Sentinel 6.3.08 Assignments: Detailed Assignment Record; KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 |
Plourde | Raymond C. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02 shows that he ademitted in 1992 to initiating a sexual relationship with a 12 yr old boy in 1976 that lasted 2 yrs. Plourde reached private settlement with victim in 1990 for approx. $38K. Accuser told Archdiocese in 1992 and asked for return of pornographic pictures Plourde took of him. Plourde sent for treatment and then allowed to work as chaplain at convent until he retired 2/02. Still on Archdiocesan website 6/27/09. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.21.02; Lowell Sun 12.21.02; Boston Globe 12.21.02; Boston Globe 1.26.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Assignment Record |
| Plunkett | Gregory J. | 1988 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 5/02 because of allegations of sexual abuse involved fondling a 13 yr old boy prior to Plunkett's enrollment in Seminary. Plunkett denied all allegations but other allegations were received and he was suspended. Victim with original complaint was also abused by priests Francis Engels and William Harbert. Filed suit 2/04. Settled 3/05. In 2003 he was charged with fondling a youth under 17 in recent months. Trial 10/04. Found not guilty. | Peoria, IL | Source: Copely News Service 5.23.02; Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely New Services 5.30.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02; Copely News Service 2.3.04; Pantagraph 2.4.04; Journal Sentinel 12.11.04; Associated Press 4.4.05; Peoria Journal Star 4.20.05 Assignments: Copely News Service 5.30.02 |
Poandl | Robert | 1968 | P | Arrested | Glenmary Home Missioners | Indicted 1/10 on charges he molested a 10 year boy in 1991. Boy traveled w/ him from Cincinnati to Holy Redeemer Church in Spencer. Accuser is now 28 yrs old. Poandl was placed on leave 6/09 from his position in GA and removed to the Order's headquarters in Cincinnati at that time. He has denied all allegations. Never officially assigned to Charleston. Pleaded not guilty 2/12/10. Also worked in New Orleans. | Wheeling-Charleston, WV | Source: WOWK TV 2.2.10; WLWT 2.2.10; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.2.10; Charleston Daily Mail 2.3.10; Oxford Press 2.3.10; Dayton Daily News 2.4.10; Dayton Daily News 2.4.10; Charleston Gazette 2.5.10; Times Record 2.11.10; Dayton Daily News 2.12.10; Times Record 2.18.10; Fox 8 3.10.10; Times Picayune 3.11.10 Assignments: Glenmary Home Missioners Website |
| Pock | Donald | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 2002. Accused of abuse of one boy in his teens. Named in 2006 litigation. Died 2004. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Chicago Tribune 5.06.02; Chicago Daily Herald 5.07.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.12.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.03; Chicago Tribune 2.28.06; Chicago Sun-Times 3.01.06; Herald News 3.01.06; Chicago Tribune 3.01.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Chicago Tribune 4.30.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Daily Herald 5.17.06 |
| Podson | Ted (Theodore) | 1976 | P | Accused | Piarist Fathers | Resigned 6/02 saying that he was returning to Piarist Fathers. 8/02 article said his faculties were removed and he resigned because of new Sex Abuse policy. No info on type or date of abuse, or victims. 2002 OCD had two entries for Podson: the Amarillo and Washington DC Archdiocese. Listed on the USCCB website as Prison Chaplain and "...good example of priest who has been to a recovery program for alcoholics and uses what he has learned in dealing with the men in prison..." | Amarillo, TX | Source: Amarillo Globe 6.27.02; Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Dallas Morning News 8.6.02 |
Poepperling | William C. | < 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One woman filed suit 4/05 alleging abuse by Poepperling between 1956-1959. Second woman filed suit 8/05 alleging abuse for 4 years, beginning when she was 4 in 1950s. Poepperling died in 1983 at age 78. Most counts in each case were dismissed by the trial court in 2008 or 2009 and dismissals was upheld by Court of Appeals 2/10. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.27.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.26.05; Nicholson Complaint 8.25.05; St. Louis Daily Record 6.4.08; Leagle 2.23.10 Doe v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis; Leagle 2.23.10 Nicholson v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Poff | Edward | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, Poff was accused of sexually abusing a minor in 1994. Allegation substantiated by church authorities and Poff sent for therapy. He was reassigned to restricted ministry as hospital chaplain until he retired in 2001. Poff still occasionally helped out at parishes until May, 2002 when the Diocese said his faculties had been removed. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 5.06.02; Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
Poirier | John R. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Poirier was only active priest on list of abusive priests released by Diocese 2/02. Accused of soliciting a boy for sex in 1970s. Immediately placed on leave. In 7/02, 2 men filed suits alleging abuse as children. Per 2003 Atty General Report, Poirier was described by church officials in 1988 as a "compulsive homosexual." He received treatment but was still not celibate 3 yrs later. Began attending Sexual Addiction Support group meetings in 1994. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 2.15.02; Manchester Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Manchester Union Leader 7.30.02; New Hampshire Atty General Report 3.03.03; Documents from Atty General Report 3.03.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.19.04; Union Leader 10.7.06; Union Leader 2.15.07 |
| Poitras | Steven W. | 1993 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave from St. Michael's Parish in Hudson in 11/06 after allegation that he sexually abused a child in 1994. Police were notified and investigation began. Reports show that in 1994 he claimed to have been undergoing cancer treatment for months. 4 months later Cardinal Law placed him on sick leave after he revealed he staged the cancer. On 6/27/09. Archdiocesan website showed him to be active and working in clergy personnel office. | Boston, MA | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 11.26.06; CBS 4 11.27.06; Boston Globe 11.28.06; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 11.28.06; Milford Daily News 11.29.06; Eagle Tribune 11.29.06; Telegram & Gazette 11.29.06; The Pilot 12.01.06 |
| Policetti | Sleeva Raju | 1987 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Native of India, he had been working in Chicago since 1986. Fled US in 2002 after being reported to Archdiocese for allegedly having an "inappropriate relationship" with a teenage girl. Warrant issued 5/02. Arrested in India 6/03; extradition pending. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago Tribune 5.22.02; India Abroad (New York) 5.24.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.5.03; India Abroad (New York) 6.6.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Polizzi | Daniel | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, Polizzi was suspended in 1996 after a hospitalized 16 yr old boy (ventilator dependent) managed to let hospital workers know he had been fondled by a priest. Hospital reported to CPS, Diocese and police. No criminal charges pursued but in 1997 he was "permanently impeded from priestly ministry" per Diocese statement. Polizzi denied all accusations. Died 2003. Name is on list of priests with credible allegations by San Diego Diocese 3/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 4.26.02; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Pommier | James | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file showed numerous allegations in 1960s and 1970s. He left the Bismarck Diocese in 1977 without permission of bishop. Began working in Seattle until 1985 when his faculties were removed by Archbishop. Bismarck Bishop also removed his faculties in 1990. May have later worked in Montana. Diocese announced in 3/08 that Vatican had laicized Pommier for "ecclesiastical crimes against youth." Last known to be living in WA. At least 4 settlements. | Bismarck, ND | Source: Bismarck Tribune 3.28.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Ponciroli | Robert | 1969 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Ponciroli retired in 1999. Per Oakland diocese, he was removed from ministry in 1995 and underwent therapy after diocese received a sexual abuse allegation against him. In 8/02 suit, man said that he was sexually abused at age 11 in 1975 in Antioch Calif. by Ponciroli. Arrested 2/03 re abuse of 2 brothers. Charges dropped 6/03. They filed suit in March 2003. $2M verdict 4/05. At least 7 other known victims per plaintiff's atty. Ponciroli admitted he was a sex addict. | Oakland, CA | Source: Tri-Valley Herald 8.9.02; San Jose Mercury News 8.9.02; SF Chronicle 2.27.03; Contra Costa Times 2.27.03; West County Times 3.1.03; Contra Costa Times 3.6.03; Contra Costa Times 3.11.03; San Jose Mercury News 6.27.03; Oakland Tribune 3.6.05; Contra Costa Times 3.10.05; LA Times 3.22.05; Tri-Valley Herald 3.30.05; SF Chronicle 3.31.05; Alameda Times Star 4.5.05; SF Chronicle 4.6.05 Assignments: KPIX 4.15.05 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News 8.6.05 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record; Contra Costa Times 8.9.02 |
| Pool | Gary W. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2003, man filed suit alleging he was abused by Pool, a former priest and deacon, from 1979-1984. When the man went to another priest for counseling, he says he was abused by that priest from 1984 to 1993. Pool denied all chages. He took a leave of absence in 1987 and was laicized by Vatican in 1993. He later married. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Associated Press 2.18.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.19.03 |
Poole | James E. | 1953 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of girls in 1960s and 1970s, particularly at St. Mary's Mission Boarding School. One suit settled 2005. Admission. Several others pending in 2006. A sixth woman filed suit 9/06 alleging that Poole abused her for 6 years, beginning whenshe was 6. Another suit filed 2/07 against the Jesuit order for transferring Poole (with knowledge of his behavior) to Portland, OR where he abused a young girl in 1960s. Settlement 11/07. Another settlement 8/08. Claims in Fairbanks Bankruptcy. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Anchorage Daily News (AP) 3.2.05; Fairbanks News-Miner 4.29.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.3.05; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 9.12.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.4.06; KATU 2.27.06; The Oregonian 2.27.07; The Oregonian 2.28.07 w/ link to Petition; KTUU 2.27.07; KGW 2.28.07; KTUU (AP) 11.18.07; The Oregonian 11.19.07; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Newsweek 1.14.08; Native American Times 3.3.08 Assignments: KGW (AP) 8.14.08 (add'l article); KTUU 11.19.08 (add'l article); Second Rape: The Diocese of Fairbanks and Sexual Abuse 2009 (add'l article); Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 (add'l article); Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1, (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Poole | William G. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Charged with public indecency in 1990 and 2001. Placed on leave by Diocese for 1 yr 9/02 when it learned of 2nd arrest. Reinstated 1/04 even after 2003 accusation that he had sexually abused a 15 yr old boy in 1972. Lexington Review Board said allegations not credible but Covington Board disagreed & paid settlement to plaintiff. Not reported to police until 2004. | Lexington, KY | Source: Lexington Herald Leader 9.7.02; Lexington Herald Leader 9.13.02; Lexington Herald Leader 9.20.02; Lexington Herald Leader 1.16.04; Lexington Herald-Ledger 1.17.04; Courier-Journal 3.8.04 |
| Porte | Cheryl | N | Accused | Marianites of the Holy Cross | Marianites received allegation in 1980 that Porte was sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Abuse began in 1978 when the girl was 12. Porte was transferred but as of 2002 still functioned as a nun in the Belleville IL diocese. After 7/02 meeting with victim, Marianites acknowledged "inappropriate relationship." | Lafayette, LA | Source: Times of Acadiana 8.7.02; NCR 11.1.02 | |
Porter | James R. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Porter was laicized in 1974. In numerous civil suits Porter was accused of abusing many, many children, both in Massachusette before being sent to Paracletes and in New Mexico after treatment, as well as in Minnesota and Texas. Pleaded guilty in 1993 to sexually abusing 28 children and sentenced to 18-20 years. Over 100 settled claims. Died 2/05 of cancer while awaiting release from prison. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 5.8.92; Boston Globe 7.9.92; Boston Globe 12.4.92; Suffer the Children 10.4.93; Associated Press 12.17.95; Boston Herald 2.16.03; Star Tribune 4.11.04; TheBostonChannel.com 2.14.05; Star Tribune 2.15.05; Fairbanks News Miner 3.24.05; Contra Costa Times 3.22.10 |
| Porter | Thomas A. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1966-1968 per archdiocesan report. On inactive leave 1968-1973. Laicized 1973. Named in civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Posey | Thaddeus | 1971 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Posey was one of 4 priests named in 2004 lawsuit. Settlement reached in April, 2007 but claims against Posey have not settled. Suit alleged abuse in 1970s-1980s. His current whereabouts are unknown. | St. Louis, MO | Source: John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis Circuit Court, MO; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07; Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star 4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American 6.13.07; John Doe CS v. Capuchin Franciscan Friars. 4:07cv0468 TCM, US Dist Court, Eastern Dist of Missouri |
| Post | Robert J. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Post, a religious brother, principal and superior at Blessed Sacrament High School, is named in 1 civil suit as having abused boys there. Petition says he later left the order and became a priest with Bridgeport Diocese where he also abused. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: US District Court, Southern District, No. 05-CV-10467; Amended Verified Complaint in 07-102959 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
Poster | Richard J. | 1992 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pled guilty 2003 and sentenced in 2004 to 1 year prison for possession of child pornography after images of boys and adolescent males engaged in sex acts were found on his church computer. Matter sent to the Vatican. Poster arrested 9.20.06 on allegations that he violated his parole by being near children. Must serve 2 months in jail. Laicization announced 9/07. Name NOT on diocese's 7/08 list of credibly accused priests. | Davenport, IA | Source: Des Moines Dispatch 8.29.03; Quad-City Times 1.22.04; Des Moines Register 1.31.04; Diocesan Report 2.25.04; Des Moines Register 7.8.04; WQAD 1.18.05; Quad-Cities OnLine 9.21.06; Quad Cities Times 9.21.06; KWWL 9.21.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 9.27.06; WHBF 10.5.06; Gazette 10.5.06; Quad Cities Online 9.7.07; Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article); BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Pousson | Donald | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bishop said in 6/02 that investigation of Pousson was pending but that no action had been taken because review committee had not yet been formed. Pousson was accused of molesting a boy approx. 10 years before. Pousson denied allegation. Said that he has been treated several times for "alcohol but never sex abuse." Article said Diocese learned of molestation in mid-1990s but Bishop denies prior knowledge. Placed on admin. leave 1994 and spent several months in in-patient treatment in St. Louis. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Times of Acadiana 7.17.02 |
Powderly | James J. | 1958 | P | Police report | Accused in 2005 phone calls with archdiocese and in police report of sexually abusing a boy 1974-77 beginning when the boy was age 14. Abuse included masturbating the boy. Also accused of abusing the boy's sister. Abuse included sexually touching the girl. Powderly died 10/8/04. | Washington, DC | Source: Police Report 9.27.05; Police Report 9.30.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record; Obituary 10.12.04 | |
Powell | John J. | 1956 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 7 girls in 1960s and 1970s. 6 victims (2 suits) settled 10/05. Named in another suit filed 10/06. Woman says he abused her in 1975 or 1976 when she was student at Loyola Univ. Civil suit filed 11/08 alleges that Powell fondled and abused a 16-17 yr old girl at Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach, FL when he conducted a seminar there. Deceased per Arch. of Detroit website accessed 10/28/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: NBC5.com (Chicago) 9.8.03; Chicago Sun Times 9.9.03; Chicago Daily Herald 11.6.03; Chicago Tribune 10.22.05; ABC7 11.17.05; WBBM Newsradio 780 11.18.05; CBS2 10.3.06; Chicago Sun-Times 10.11.07; Jane Doe 125 Complaint 11.6.08; SNAP Statement 11.6.08; The Phoenix 12.5.08; Chi-Town Daily News 12.10.08; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Power | Edmund P. | < 1962 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Power, a former chaplain and teacher at Fairfield College Preparatory School between 1962-1965 & 1968-1976, died in 1976. In Feb. 2003, allegations of past abuse were received by the school. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 3.21.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Power | James F. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1992 of sexually molesting 13 year old boy on camping trip to Maine in 1980s. Archdiocese paid the accuser $35K settlement in 1996. Review board said not enough evidence to support claim. Unsigned, undated note in Power's personnel file says"100% positive other kids." Worked as parochial vicar at St. James the Great Parish in Wellesley until removed 2/02. 2nd claim 10/02. Personnel file released 12/02. In 1/09 Archdiocese announced 2 charges unsubstantiated and granted him "retired" status. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.8.02; Boston Globe 2.8.02; Boston Herald 12.12.02; Boston Globe 12.12.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Boston Globe 1.2.09; Archdiocese of Boston Statement 1.2.09; Boston Globe 1.3.09 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Resume; Another Resume |
Power | Walter D. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Retired 1983; Died 1998. Named in civil suit filed 9/08 in Maryland by one man who alleged abuse at Saint Helena Church in Wilmington in 1950s Suit says Delaware officials knew of Power's history and just transferred him to Maryland about 1957. Also named in 2nd 9/08 suit by one man who alleged abuse in Maryland in 1952-1954. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.16.06; Daily Times (AP) 9.26.08; News Journal 9.27.08; CBS 3 9.27.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Powers | Mary Ann | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Sued 2004 by 8 women and 1 man who alleged that Powers abused them at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage in 1950s-1960s. Deceased. Order said it was not aware of any previous allegations against the nun. | Louisville, KY | Source: Lexington Herald Leader (AP) 7.16.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.04; WKYT 7.27.04; Courier-Journal 8.11.04; Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 9.1.04 | |
| Powers | Richard M. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Clemons and 2 other priests accused of abuse in 1960s. Alleged victim settled with Diocese in 1999 for $41K. In 2003 she committed suicide. Family returned settlement and filed suit on her behalf, saying she didn't have capacity to enter into settlement, She had been hospitalized several times. Diocese said she was 18 and relationship was consenual. Powers denied all accusations. He was still active priest in 7/06; suit was still pending. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 11.7.03; Courier-Journal 11.8.03; Messenger-Inquirer 7.19.06 |
Prado | Alfredo | 1957 | P | Accused | Oblate | Order says that Prado was stripped of all clerical authority in 1991 after accusations that he abused boys and because of his theological opinions. At least 2 known victims; 1 civil suit filed 2/04. As of 1/03 Prado was celebrating mass and marrying couples in Costa Rica (without official permission). Child welfare agency in Costa Rica investigating circumstances of two minors living on the grounds of the "Sanctuary" operated by a "doomsday group". | San Antonio, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 10.26.03; Houston Chronicle 11.15.03; San Antonio Express News 11.16.03; San Antonio Express News 1.4.04; InsideCostaRico.com 2.12.04; Houston Chronicle 2.24.04; San Antonio Express News 3.8.04; KSAT 3.12.04 |
Pratt | Edward C. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Pratt was one of six priests removed from active ministry 6/02 for credible accounts of sexually abusing minors. Accusations made in 2002. From 1979-1990 Pratt served as vice chancellor for Diocese and secretary for Bishop Hubbard. No criminal charges filed because claims were beyond SOL. Referred to as a "former priest" in 6/04 report on investigation of Bishop Hubbard. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Report on Bishop Hubbard 4.24.04 |
| Pratt | James F.X. | 1986 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Pratt was a seminarian when he taught at Fairfield College Preparatory School from 1981-1983. He was placed on leave in 2003 from position at Vanderbilt Univ. in Tennessee after the Fairfield school received an allegation of past sexual abuse of a high school senior. Assigned to Society of Jesus New England Provincial Offices per 2004-2007 Catholic Directories. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: The Tennessean 3.10.03; The Tennessean 3.16.03; Connecticut Post 3.21.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Premoshis | Gregory F. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man came forward 3/02 to allege that Premoshis repeatedly got him drunk and molested him beginning when he was 16 in 1981-1982. Abuse also occcurred on trips. Premoshis immediatly removed from job as president of another Cathoic high school and retired. In 7/02 he was permanently barred from public ministry. Civil suit filed 8/02 but dismissed in 2003 due to Statute of Limitations. No criminal charges filed for same reason. | Greensburg, PA | Source: Pittsburg Tribune-Review 8.02.02; Pittsburg Post Gazette 8.03.02; Associated Press 8.09.02; Connellsville Daily Courier 8.10.02; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 8.10.02; Associated Press 4.01.03; Associated Press 4.25.03 |
| Presenti | Richard P. | 1968 | P | Sued | Salesian | Admitted in 2003 that he abused a 14 yr old in 1973. Youth immediately told his parents and archdiocese but Presenti remained active. Has been sued by 3 men alleging abuse as teenagers. He remained the provincial's treasurer, entrusted with directingthe order's financial affairs, until July, 2005, when he stepped aside. Sued by another in June, 2007. Appeals court ruled in Jan. 2008 that the Salesians didn't know he presented a risk of sexual abuse prior to his assault of the victims. | San Francisco, CA | Source: SF Weekly 1.5.06; CBS 47 (AP) 7.18.07; Associated Press 7.18.07; KCBS 7.22.07; Summary of Findings in Doe v. Salesian Society (CA Court of Appeals) 1.29.08; Doe v. Salesian Society (Cal. Court of Appeals) 1.29.08; San Francisco Chronicle 1.30.08; Metropolitan News Enterprise 1.30.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Presley | William F. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 7/02 after allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 20 yr old student when Presley was on temporary assignment to Notre Dame in 1970s. Privileges removed after investigation. In 6/03 Presley denied the allegations andalso denied that he had been removed from active ministry. Previously, Presley was shown "on leave" per the 1990 Catholic Directory but was back at a parish assignment per the 1995 Edition. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 6.29.03 |
| Price | Dolores | N | Sued | Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus | Accused in a 5/04 suit of "serious and severe sexual conduct" with a 6-year-old boy between 15 and 25 times in 1972-73. At the time, aka Sister Theresa Joseph. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian 5.28.04 | |
| Priest G | Priest G | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of numerous altar boys per Suffolk County Grand Jury Report. Name withheld. Abuse began when he was a deacon. Diocese repeatedly transferred him with knowledge of his history. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Info; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest K | Priest K | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of one youth during his very first assignment. In 1998, this individual recorded a conversation in which the Priest admitted the abuse. Plaintiff later sued and settled for $160,000. Priest K later abused another youth whose father complained to the Diocese. Priest K was still allowed to remain at the parish. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest L | Priest L | P | Settled | Diocesan | This priest is accused in the Suffolk County Grand Jury Report of abusing 3 out of 4 brothers. The 4th brother committed suicide before it could be learned if he ha also been abused. Diocese finally settled with the remaining 3 brothers for $65,000 each. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffock County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.10.03; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest N | Priest N | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girls in two parishes per 2003 Suffolk County Grand Jury Report. Name withheld. When the abuse was reported to the Diocese, Diocese just said it was a "cultural difference" because the priest was from a country in the South Pacific. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest Q | Priest Q | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per Suffolk County Grand Jury Report of 1/03, the supervising pastor of this unidentified priest found pornographic tapes in his room. One of the tapes was of "sexual activity with an underage boy apparently from the parish." The priest admitted to abuse of a 15 yr old boy but Diocese never reported the matter to the police. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest R | Priest R | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 1/03 Suffolk County Grand Jury Report, this unnamed priest worked in a diocesan school where 7 youths complained that he abused them and gave them drugs, alcohol and pornography. After he confessed to the abuse and received therapy, he was reassigned as a hospital chaplain. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest S | Priest S | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 1/03 Suffolk County Grand Jury Report, this unnamed priest is said to have molested and raped 4 teenage girls in his parish. The Diocese returned him to a parish even after psychiatrist said he should never again work as a priest. New allegations followed his return to work. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Priest U | Priest U | P | Settled | Diocesan | This unnamed priest was accused of abuse per 1/03 Suffolk County Grand Jury Report. The diocese reportedly settled with one victim for $50,000. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; BA.org Link to Other Information; Newsday 2.11.03 | |
| Primavera | Bruno | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Came from Toronto to Norwich Diocese with warning that he was known to seek out teenage boys. 2 civil suits filed 2001 and 2002 allege abuse of 2 youths at different parishes in CT in late 1970s. Sent for treatment and then transferred to Las CrucesNM diocese. Arrested there for abuse and child porn in 1990 and sentenced 4 yrs prison. Laicized while in prison.. Died 2006. In 11/06 Norwich Diocese settled the 2002 suit by one man for $1.1M. Remaining suit settled 1/07 for $2M. | Norwich, CT | Source: Associated Press 8.9.02; Hartford Courant 8.10.02; The Day 8.10.02; Associated Press 8.21.02; The Day 8.22.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.1.02; Stamford Advocate (AP) 4.11.03; The Day 4.11.03; Hartford Courant 5.16.03; The Day 5.17.03; Hartford Courant 3.10.04; The Day 11.30.06; Norwich Bulletin 11.30.06; Norwich Bulletin 1.21.07; Hartford Courant [AP]1.22.07 Assignments: Bishop-Accountability List of Norwich Bishops and Priests; The Day 5.13.07 (addl article); Hartford Courant 12.31.08 |
| Primeaux | David | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations per court transcript. Admission. 4/02 article stated that Diocese had settled one suit in 2000 in which Diocese admitted that Primeaux had molested a boy while serving at St. Joseph Seminary in Covington. Primeau had also served at St. Thomas More in Lafayette. Believed to have left priesthood. | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Times of Acadiana 4.17.02 | |
| Prinderville | James E. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2003 civil suit, Prinderville began molesting a 16 yr old girl at Bishop O'Dowd High School in 1952 (prior to creation of Diocese). Prinderville, who died in 2004, denied the allegations. He left the priesthood at some point and married. | Oakland, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 | |
Prinz | Gerald | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Plaintiff alleged in 1995 suit that Prinz abused him in 1973 and 1978 but that he did not recover memory of same until 1994. Several appeals by Defendants in court that statute had passed and on Daubert claims regarding experts but Nov. 2002 decisionby State Supreme Court will allow the case to continue to trial. Prinz ceased working as priest some time prior to late 1980s. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Times Picayune 5.11.02; Times of Acadiana 5.22.02; Gambit Weekly 5.28.02; Doe v. Archdiocese of New Orleans et al, 823 So.2d 360, 6.14.02; The Advocate 11.13.02 |
Pritchard | Edward B. | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Received treatment in 1986 for abuse of 1 youth. Arrested 1995. Accused of abuse of 3 altar boys. Pleaded guilty 12/95 and sentenced to 5 yrs probation. Died Nov. 2002. At least 1 claim included in $1.3M settlement with the Archdiocese in 12/06. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 2.6.95; Washington Post 2.9.95; Washington Post 2.6.96; See also Schaefer articles; Richmond Times Dispatch 11.13.02; Washington Post 12.16.06 Assignments: Washington Post 2.11.95 |
Pritchard | Joseph T. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse by at least 19 victims, including Pritchard's nephew. Dates of abuse ranged from 1956 to late 1970s. 23 suits filed beginning in 2002 and 2003. Several settlements, including 10 claims in 6/05 $21.2M settlement with SF Archdiocese and another 12 claims in 7/05 $16M settlement. Died 10/88. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 4.25.02; San Jose Mercury News 8.07.02; San Jose Mercury News 1.01.03; SF Chronicle 1.02.03; San Jose Mercury News 5.13.03; San Jose Mercury News 5.25.03; San Jose Mercury News 12.29.03; SF Chronicle 3.17.05; SF Chronicle 3.22.05; San Luis Obispo Tribune 3.25.05; SF Chronicle 4.21.05; San Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; SF Chronicle 6.11.05; SF Chronicle 7.10.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: Bay Area News Group 4.01.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Prochnow | Joseph | P | Accused | Franciscan | One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place from 1970s - 1980s. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09 | |
| Proud | Albert J. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two men came forward in 2002 to allege that they were abused by Proud in early 1970s. Sent to St. Luke's after the first allegation was received spring 2002. Diocese admitted at least one man's allegations were credible and the man was given a face to face meeting with Proud at St. Luke's. Too late for criminal charges under SOL. Proud was permanently removed from ministry 6/03 by Diocese. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 5.27.02; Associated Press 5.30.02; Post-Standard 6.6.02; Post-Standard 6.29.02; Post-Standard 8.14.02; Post-Standard 6.18.03 |
Provost | Ronald D. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sent to House of Affirmation in early 1980s after pastor gave Aux. Bp. Harrington photos Provost took of boys in underwear. Made pastor 1988. Removed 1/92 and sent to St. Luke's. Convicted 1/29/93 of taking photos of boy age 10. Rec'd 10 yr suspended sentence. In 1/92 gave police 100+ nude and semi-nude photos he had taken of boys starting in 1977. In 1996 civil trial, jury found Diocese & Bishop not responsible and found that Plaintiff did not suffer physical harm from Provost's pictures. | Worcester, MA | Source: Indictment 9.8.92 and Sentence 2.16.93; Boston Globe 2.8.93; New Yorker 6.7.93; Boston Globe 7.21.94; Telegram & Gazette 1.19.96; Telegram & Gazette 1.24.96; Telegram & Gazette 1.25.96; Telegram & Gazette 1.25.96; Telegram & Gazette 1.26.96; Telegram & Gazette 1.30.96; Telegram & Gazette 2.1.96; Worcester Magazine 9.24.97; Salon 3.7.02; BA.org Chart of Civil Trials 7.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Prybis | Raymond A. | 1967 | P | Accused | Oblate | Accused in 1992 of exposing himself to a 14- or 15-year-old boy in a Boston parish in the mid-1980s and having the boy beat him with a belt while Prybis was naked. Prybis worked in the dioceses and archdioceses of schools and parishes in Buffalo NY, Miami FL (at a high school now in the Palm Beach FL diocese), Washington DC, Boston MA, Grand Rapids MI, Harrisburg PA, and St. Paul-Minneapolis MN. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Archdiocesan Notes 9.2.92; Boston Archdiocesan Memo 9.4.92; Boston Globe 1.26.03; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03; Bishop Accountability List of Accused Boston Clerics 6.19.06; Harold Tribune 10.07.06 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Przybylo | Chester J. | 1976 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Poland. Worked in Syracuse & Allentown . Sued in Chicago 2006; accused of abuse of boy aged 13-17 in 1987-91. Aux. Bishop allegedly told at the time & rebuffed victim. Przybylo filed suit 3/20/07 against plaintiff, SNAP and BA.org allegingdefamation of character. Diocese settled 12/08 w Plaintiff for $1.375M. Priest very upset re settlement; he denied all allegations. Chicago said never part of Diocese. Court dismissed suit against him 12/09. He filed suit against Plaintiff 1/10. | Chicago, IL | Source: Renew America 3.23.06 (text of complaint); Herald News 3.23.06; Chicago Tribune 3.23.06; Naperville Sun 3.23.07; WAND 12.18.08; Fort Mill Times 12.19.08; Chicago Breaking News 12.18.08; Chicago Sun Times 12.19.08; WAND (AP) 12.19.08; Chicago Breaking News 12.15.09; Chicago Tribune 12.14.09; WBBM 12.15.09; WLS 12.17.09; Chicago Sun-Times 1.30.10; Chicago Tribune 1-31.10 Assignments: Daily Herald 1.30.10 (add'l article); Pryzbylo v. Galica et al, Cause No. 2010L001289, Circuit Court, Cook Co. IL 1.29.10; Courthouse News Service 2.2.10 (add'l article); CNN 3.16.10 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Przybylo | William P. | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Two claims against Przybylo were settled by the Hartford archdiocese, as announced 10/31/05. Przybylo was accused in 2003 of sexually abusing 2 altar boys in the 1970s. Przybylo acquiesced in the settlement but maintained his innocence and was not removed from ministry. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05; Connecticut Post 11.01.05; Hartford Courant 11.2.05; Hartford Courant 11.02.05 (2nd) |
| Pucci | Francis | P | Accused | Diocesan | Charged in 1988 with one count of indecent assault for fondling youth during summer, 1986 but action barred by statute of limitations and case was nolle prossed in Sept. 1991. He was also charged with conspiracy for allowing Fr. Richard Zula to have sexual activity with a youth at a parish where Pucci was pastor. Banned from public ministry. Died 2002. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: United Press International 10.14.88; Associated Press 11.11.88; United Press International 4.03.90; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 4.07.02; Miami New Times 4.17.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.28.04 | |
| Pucci | Joseph | 1941 | P | Accused | Oblates | In 12/02 Pucci was accused by two women of molesting them when they were young teenagers in 1950s. One woman came forward in 2002 and Oblate representatives acknowledged the complaints. Per 6/02 article, one man had alleged that Pucci molested him in 1980 at a rectory in Palm Beach, Fl. He told his family in 1993 and they reported it to Bishop Symons and to police. No record of complaint at either place. Pucci retired 1994 and died 2000 in Florida. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 |
| Puello | George | B | Sued | Salesian | Three men filed suit in Sept. 2002 alleging that they were abused by Puello as students at Salesian Jr. Seminary in Goshen, NY. One man says he told the seminary director (now an Aux. Bishop in Boston) but the only thing the director did was to dismiss the victim, saying he was "not priest material." Suit also says others at Seminary knew what was going on & that there were other abusers at the school. Left the Order many yrs ago. Very active in Westchester County, NY theater community. | Albany, NY | Source: Journal News 10.01.02; Times Herald-Record 10.02.02; Journal News 10.04.02; Boston Globe 11.22.02; Courier Post 12.12.02; Burlington County Times 2.15.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.19.08; The Times 2.20.08 | |
| Puhl | Dennis | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1980 of 4th degree sexual assault of boy 15. Received a 21 mo. sentence, probated for 5 yrs and treatment at church center in Milwaukee. 1983 suit claimed Puhl not only abused the youth in 1980 but that the Diocese knew that he had received treatment in 1977 for sexual problems. Puhl admitted in deposition that he had homosexual contacts with several youths in 1977 in another MN parish and that he received treatment then. Civil suit settled in 1984. | Duluth, MN | Source: United Press International 2.12.81; PR Newswire 5.10.83; Associated Press 5.10.83; National Law Journal 5.16.83; Star-Tribune 7.25.92 | |
| Purcell | Patrick | < 1950 | P | Sued | Dominican | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one minor male from 1950-51. He is deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Udo ...v. Defendant..; LA Cty, CA; # B0308395; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Purcell | Thomas Patrick | P | Convicted | Society of Mary | Name appeared in 6/02 article listing 15 priests with ties to Tucson diocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. Purcell worked in the Tucson diocese from 1982-1984 as a visiting priest. Came from St. Louis area. Convicted 2003 of abuse of 13 yr old in 1982-1983. Received 9.5-year sentence. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Citizen 9.13.02; Associated Press 3.28.03; Tucson Citizen 3.29.03; Associated Press 5.3.03; Tucson Citizen 6.10.03; Arizona Daily Star 11.27.03; Letter from Bishop Kicanas 02.27.04; Tucson Citizen 12.07.06; Tucson Citizen 5.24.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. | |
| Pusateri | Samuel D. | 1979 | P | Convicted | Benedictine | Pusateri worked as teacher, chaplain and counselor at the St. Bede Academy near Peru for 20 yrs. He received 6 yr jail sentence after pleading guilty in 1991 to abusing a 17 yr old student in 1990. Still a Benedictine and working in Rome per 9/2000 newsletter from Most Rev. Marcel Rooney O.S.B., Abbot Primate. | Peoria, IL | Source: United Press International 5.15.91 |
| Pypers | Theophilus | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name first found on Spokane's list of priests with admitted, proven or credible accusations of abuse. List was released 11/09 as part of non-monetary provisions of bankruptcy process. Served as pastor of St. Ann's Parish for 46 years, starting in 1906. Died 1957. | Spokane, WA | Source: Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 | |
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