Name on 4/02 list of priests removed from assignments due to past allegations of abuse. Weithman did not consent until 2004. Name appeared on a child-porn web site based in aforeign country and the US Customs had begun an investigation. Pled guilty in 1994 to molesting a boy in 1983-84. Barred from public ministry. The following are deceased clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated. Placed on leave 3/05 and died in 9/05 before investigation complete. At least 7 known victims in two parishes from 1980s. Stallings broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and started his own Imani Temple. In 1990 Stephney was known to be assisting Stallings there. In a lawsuit filed in 2004, a woman claimed sexual abuse by Heil in 1965 when she was 16 years-old, which resulted in her becoming pregnant. Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. Not reported, Appeared under the heading: First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. She again reported the abuse to the diocese in 1/18. Accused 12/8/05 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1950 in Washington DC. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .eform-ui-estimator { Named in numerous 2003 civil suits, with at least 28 plaintiffs. Believed to be in Valdivia, Chile as of 11/10 (not as priest). Court reinstated lawsuit 10/07. Removed 2003. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. Merson Law has compiled a list of Roman Catholic Priests and Clergy members (the Ohio priest sex abuse list) accused of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Absent on leave 1984-87 and 1988-89. Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). On dioceses list 10/29/18. Name appeared on a 4/02 list of Cleveland priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. He was unassigned from 1961-1965 and died 2/65. Suit withdrawn after 5/31/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1989. Assignments included parishes in Youngstown, Warren, Ravenna, Conneaut, Struthers, McDonald, Canton, Summitville, Salineville, Dungannon and Rootstown. See our overview. for more Beaver denied the allegation. Gray has finally surrendered his teaching certificate. Toledo, Ohio 43604, Questions and Answers Regarding the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal, Office of Child and Youth Protection and Victim Assistance, Placed on administrative leave (2018). Dismissed from the clerical state (2016). Accused of abuse of girls more than 50 yrs previously. Given house arrest and 3 yrs. Director of Adult Faith and Ignatian Programming at St. Xavier High School when removed 2/23/18 after accused of soliciting sex from a student via text message. Parmadale offered treatment to children with emotional problems. } Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. Became an attorney. The Order deemed the allegation credible. Mulicas victim and family sued the diocese in 2003 for defamation. Seminarian at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus OH. Deacon. Per the 1943 Official Catholic Directory, Harris was a priest of the the Natchez MS diocese. Given disability leave in 1989. Laicized by Vatican 3/06. Allegations 1993-94. This database continues and extends the work done by Jason Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Laicization announced 10/14. The kissing was allegedly repeated by then-Msgr. Lucas did not deny the accusations. Vatican permanently removed him from active ministry as of 6/14/07. Assignments included St. Patricks in Hubbard, Ursuline High School, Cardinal Mooney High School, St. Josephs in Maximo, Regina Coeli in Alliance, and Immaculate Conception in Ravenna. Died 4/17/11. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a judge in the tribunal. He died in 2/05. Deceased. Ordained for the Diocese of Youngstown. He died 6/22/64. She also alleged that at least two other orphans, including one he abused, knew of Doyles alleged abuses. Case withdrawn but plaintiff settled claims re Harsham in 1994. Appointed as pastoral administrator of Holy Family Parish 4/30/08. They may not publicly perform any function connected to Sacred Ordination or present themselves publicly as clerics. Placed on leave in 2004 after allegations Unwin sexually abused a male minor more than 15 yrs previously. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. Putting it secretly on your website is like putting a note in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean, Ms.Vercellotti said. Although supposedly retired, he was found to be working at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, FL. Learned in 2011 that he was working in Detroit area as late as 1/11 as church organist. Matter referred to Rome. McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. Complaint alleged that Ischay was involved in misconduct with a minor in the late 1970s. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Two civil suits filed in 1993. Member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, first assigned in 1975. a sample from Boston) maintained during the 1990s. Assignments included St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Rose in Girard, the YU Newman Club, Newman Apostolate, and the Columbiana Deanery of Priests. Lilia Saul. Accused in 2003 of abuse of one girl at St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1970s. Per a eulogy posted online, Geiger had been a pastor, teacher, and editor of the diocesan newspaper. In 2004, one man alleged abuse in 1980s but he refused to cooperate with the Archdiocese and nothing done. Police informed. Nicknamed Gus or Buddy.. His name was not released on public list until diocese was pressured by the press. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Name first appears on Archdiocese of St. Paul list of accused priests 5/22/14. Woman complained in 2002 that Feltman had abused her when she was 9 in 1972 at St. Thomas Aquinas parish. Shrimplin was ordained a deacon in 1974 and says he left the active diaconate of his own accord in 1987. He said he asked Ritchey how many other kids he did that with, and Ritchey told him I have several special friends from my parish. The mans mother was a cousin of newly ordained and later Bishop Nienstedt, who introduced Ritchey to him. Status: No longer in Diocese.. Church said man was over 18 at time. On the Oakland dioceses list in 2019. Assigned to St. Richard parish in North Olmsted from ordination until some time in 1981. Indicted in 8/19 on 9 counts of rape of a boy, age 10-11, allegedly occurring 1988-91 while a music teacher at St. Judes in Green Township. Pled not guilty in U.S. District Court 2/25/16. Returned to ministry. Nevertheless, the religious order priest is still under the authority of his religious superior. Noted to be deceased. The Diocese of Toledo recently added three names to its list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. No criminal prosecution. Expelled by Franciscan Order in early 1970s prior to taking solemn vows, but ordained in Cincinnati in 1977. Ordered to register as sex offender. Katarskis died in 1993. Muzic retired. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. On Stockton dioceses Necrology list on its website accessed 12/1/18. After two brothers came forward in 2002, Reidy admitted abusing them in 1960s when they were children. Public allegations in 2002 that he abused at least 3 teenage girls between 1964-1966 while he was religion instructor at Central Catholic High School. In 2013, Diocese said he was living in another state under supervision. Laicization announce 3/19/15. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil Nienstedt reportedly was told of the abuse, and did nothing. Died 4/14/16. Wirks name was included on a list released by the Cleveland diocese in 4/02 of priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. While each individual remains a cleric, he is required to live a life of prayer and penance. Noted to be deceased. Clergy banner), Sylvia Demarest (in her private database), and Survivors Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Allegation noted to have been received after his death. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. Died 11/29/04. Dismissed from the clerical state (2007). Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1986. First named as accused on dioceses list 10/31/18. In 1994 the man settled with the Jesuits for $50,000. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_logo img, Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should Reilly admits contact but says it was not what it was alleged to be. Please note that contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. In 12/17 the Review Board found the allegations not substantiated., 2002 suit alleged that man had been abused by Shiffler in 1987 and by Dennis Gray from 1983-1987. Samantha Maldonado, Immediately removed. In 2002 he was working for Toledo Public Schools as dean of students at a high school. Assignments included parishes in Geneva, Austintown, Struthers, Boardman, Hubbard, Alliance, Youngstown, Columbiana, Warren, Canton and North Canton. Dismissed from the clerical state (2008). Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. In 1966 families met with Msgr. Resigned 1993. Named publicly by the diocese as accused on its list 3/9/19. Still on administrative leave during diocesan investigation. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987. Our Bishop and Diocese Bishop On the dioceses list 3/1/19. Another woman filed suit alleging that Rooney had groped and kissed her. previously. Kelley died 6/09. Toledo police interviewed two youths at Child Study Institute who said they were abused by Garand and that there were other victims. There through 1976, then in the Directories as a Steubenville priest Absent on Leave. 4880. No record of complaint at either place. Named in 2002 among 12 Cleveland priests no longer in active ministry due to past allegations of abuse of minors. Died (2019). Brother Fintan. Placed on administrative leave (1992). Working in Toledo diocese since 4/11. Removed from ministry in Columbus OH diocese in 1993 after reports that he had sexually abused as many as 10 children. Marrer took a leave of absence in 1971 and died in 1996. Scharf was placed on leave 3/02 after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1976. Allegations noted to have been received after Lyons death. Named Monsignor in 1992. Laicized early 1990s. Died 2/05. Died (1978). Admitted abuse in 2002. 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