Catholic Priest Placed On Leave
A Roman Catholic priest has been placed on leave after a church review board determined an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor was substantive, the Archdiocese of Detroit announced yesterday. Fr. James Wysocki, 62, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Marine City and administrator of St. Mark Parish on Harsens Island, was … [Read more...] about Catholic Priest Placed On Leave
Priest Ousted Amid Sex Charges
Parish Over Allegations of Sex Charges. A second Metro Detroit priest in less than a week has left his parish over allegations of sexual misconduct. The Rev. Gary Bueche, pastor of SS. John and Paul Catholic Church in Washington Township, quit Monday night after "a credible" allegation of sexual abuse was filed against him with … [Read more...] about Priest Ousted Amid Sex Charges
Two Calif. Dioceses Settle Suit For $1.2M
A woman’s lawsuit claiming priest sexual abuse Announcement of a $1.2 million settlement of a woman's lawsuit claiming sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests erupted in turmoil Monday when she accused a diocesan spokesman of sexual misconduct and he threatened to sue her. Lori Capobianco Haigh filed a report on the alleged 1982 … [Read more...] about Two Calif. Dioceses Settle Suit For $1.2M
Phoenix Bishop: Diocese Reviewing Sexual Misconduct Policy
Diocese Sexual Misconduct Policy. The head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix has issued a letter discussing what he describes as the "painful" subject of child abuse. In the letter, written earlier this month, Bishop Thomas O'Brien said the diocese is taking a renewed look at its sexual misconduct policy to … [Read more...] about Phoenix Bishop: Diocese Reviewing Sexual Misconduct Policy
Diocese Reviewing Files
20 cases of sexual misconduct The Oakland Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church says it is reviewing 20 cases of sexual misconduct involving priests, including more than a dozen that involve children. ``Some of these cases go back 40 years, but victims are still coming forward,'' Sister Barbara Flannery, diocese chancellor and … [Read more...] about Diocese Reviewing Files
Church Oversight Can’t Stop Predator
This wasn't supposed to happen again. In 1993, the Rev. Joseph Sito resigned as pastor of St. Cletus Church in Warren after a credible allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor. He was put on administrative leave and sent to a treatment facility for sex offenders. The Archdiocese of Detroit restricmted his ministry and said he was … [Read more...] about Church Oversight Can’t Stop Predator
Jesuit Priest Dismissed For Past Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against A Priest. A priest at Tampa's Jesuit High School was fired from his job as teacher for allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor in Texas in 1985, the Jesuit religious order announced Tuesday morning. The Rev. Vincent Orlando has been relieved of his duties, the school president … [Read more...] about Jesuit Priest Dismissed For Past Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Priest, 69, Steps Down After Sexual Abuse Allegations
Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Priests. Walter Lezuchowski, a priest who spent most of the past decade ministering to prison inmates and in a hospital, on Friday became the latest Metro Detroit Roman Catholic clergyman to step down from service under suspicion of sexual misconduct. The Archdiocese of Detroit confirmed late this … [Read more...] about Priest, 69, Steps Down After Sexual Abuse Allegations
Grand Jury Eyes Priests
A wide-ranging probe into sexual misconduct A Westchester County grand jury has launched a wide-ranging probe into sexual misconduct complaints against New York Archdiocesan priests and the role church administrators played in handling the allegations, the Daily News has learned. The investigation is focusing generally on … [Read more...] about Grand Jury Eyes Priests
Former Pastor of St. James Removed
Relieved of his duties as a priest The Rev. R. Peter Bowman, a retired Chicago Archdiocese administrator and former pastor of Arlington Heights' St. James Church, was relieved of his duties as a priest amid allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage boy 45 years ago, parishioners were told Sunday. Bowman, who left St. James … [Read more...] about Former Pastor of St. James Removed
Priest Removed For Past Misdeeds
A removed from public ministry A priest who assisted at Our Lady of Joy Parish in Cave Creek has been removed from public ministry because of past sexual misconduct with young men, including inappropriate touching, dating to the 1970s and '80s. In addition, the Rev. Neil Emon, 61, a member of the Crosier Fathers and Brothers, will … [Read more...] about Priest Removed For Past Misdeeds
Ex-Episcopal Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse
Swept up in the deluge of allegations of sexual misconduct It has been 10 years since the Rev. Richard Arthur Pollard, 73, retired as rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, a midsize parish with roughly 500 members. But he, too, has been swept up in the deluge of allegations of sexual misconduct flooding denominations across the … [Read more...] about Ex-Episcopal Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse
8 Accused Priests Will Be Dropped, George Says
Citing the anger level among Catholic parishioners, Cardinal Francis George announced Sunday that eight priests accused of sexual misconduct--three of whom have already resigned or retired--will be officially withdrawn from the ministry, even though some of the allegations date back more than 30 years. "The level of anger is very … [Read more...] about 8 Accused Priests Will Be Dropped, George Says
Philippine Bishop Asks Catholic Churches, Schools Not To Harbor Priest Wanted In U.S. For Alleged Sex Abuse
A Philippines-born priest charged A Roman Catholic bishop on Thursday condemned a Philippines-born priest charged with sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl two decades ago in the United States, saying he should be arrested and put on trial. U.S. officials have issued an arrest warrant for the Rev. Polienato Bernabe, 61, who is … [Read more...] about Philippine Bishop Asks Catholic Churches, Schools Not To Harbor Priest Wanted In U.S. For Alleged Sex Abuse
Retired Episcopal Priest Arrested On Charge Of Sex Abuse
Richard Arthur Pollard, 73, was arrested Richard Arthur Pollard, 73, a former Episcopal priest who renounced his orders two months ago amid allegations of sexual misconduct, was arrested Thursday on charges he sexually assaulted a boy. Pollard's accuser looked on as Pollard was handcuffed and taken to the Pinellas County … [Read more...] about Retired Episcopal Priest Arrested On Charge Of Sex Abuse
Lowell Priest Suspended On Sex Misconduct Report
Suspended the Rev. Leonard E. Pelletier The Archdiocese of Boston yesterday suspended the Rev. Leonard E. Pelletier from his duties as pastor of a Lowell parish, citing recently reported allegations of sexual misconduct more than 20 years ago. Pelletier, pastor of St. Louis de France Parish, was removed from all his assignments … [Read more...] about Lowell Priest Suspended On Sex Misconduct Report
Diocese Hands Over Names
Priests Are Being Investigated For Sexual Misconduct. The names of 15 priests and other employees have been forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office by the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix as part of an ongoing investigation of sexual misconduct in the diocese. Michael Manning, an attorney for the Catholic Church in Phoenix, … [Read more...] about Diocese Hands Over Names
Catholic Priest Suspended By Diocese For Allegedly Violating Church’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
A Catholic priest in Douglas has been suspended for allegedly violating the church's sexual misconduct policy. The priest was suspended by Bishop Manuel Moreno of the Diocese of Tucson. Douglas police are investigating, but no charges have been filed. In an Oct. 11 letter to Douglas parishioners, Moreno said he suspended the … [Read more...] about Catholic Priest Suspended By Diocese For Allegedly Violating Church’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
Diocese Suspends Douglas Priest, 53
A Douglas Priest Has Been Accused Of Sexual Abuse. Another Catholic Diocese of Tucson priest has been accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. A spokesman with the Douglas Police Department on Monday confirmed it is conducting an investigation involving the Rev. Julian Sanz, the pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in … [Read more...] about Diocese Suspends Douglas Priest, 53
Priest Guilty In Mich. Child Abuse Case
A Priest Was Found Guilty In Child Abuse Case. A Roman Catholic priest was found guilty and another pleaded no contest Wednesday to sexual misconduct involving boys decades ago, in cases filed under an exception to the statute of limitations. A jury found the Rev. Edward Olszewski guilty of four counts of indecent … [Read more...] about Priest Guilty In Mich. Child Abuse Case
5 Diocese Priests Could Be Removed
Result in the removal of five Roman Catholic priests Church officials are preparing reports to send to the Vatican that could result in the removal of five Roman Catholic priests accused of sexual misconduct in the Cincinnati archdiocese that includes the Dayton area, the archbishop said. A spokesman for Archbishop Daniel … [Read more...] about 5 Diocese Priests Could Be Removed
5 Accused Priests Face Administrative Action
Accused Priests Face Charges. Catholic church officials will soon take administrative action that could result in the removal of five Greater Cincinnati priests accused of sexual misconduct. Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk said Wednesday the new sexual abuse policy approved last week by the Vatican requires bishops to begin … [Read more...] about 5 Accused Priests Face Administrative Action
Tucson Bishops Release Report Detailing Diocese’s Financial Impact Of Sex Scandals
Sex Scandals Costs Money. Sexual abuse costs victims and their families unimaginable emotional and psychological damage. And, the Catholic Diocese of Tucson is finding out it also costs money: as much as $16 million. The Diocese is releasing an in-depth report on the financial impact brought on by legal fees associated … [Read more...] about Tucson Bishops Release Report Detailing Diocese’s Financial Impact Of Sex Scandals
Sex Abuse Charges Force Priest To Leave Ministry
One of its priests had been permanently removed Parishioners at Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church in Elk Grove were told on Jan. 5 that one of its priests had been permanently removed from his position in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s independent Fitness Review Board recommended … [Read more...] about Sex Abuse Charges Force Priest To Leave Ministry
Priest On Leave In Wake of Allegation
The Rev. Philip S. Feltman will be placed on administrative leave The Rev. Philip S. Feltman, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sandusky, will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a review of an ''allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor,'' according to a statement from the priest. In his statement … [Read more...] about Priest On Leave In Wake of Allegation
Abusive Ex-Priest Gets Year In Prison
A former priest pleading no contest An eight-month investigation by Wayne County prosecutors into complaints of sexual misconduct by priests in the Archdiocese of Detroit ended Tuesday with a former priest pleading no contest to molesting a 14-year-old boy nearly two decades ago. Harry Benjamin, 61, who was defrocked in 1989 after … [Read more...] about Abusive Ex-Priest Gets Year In Prison
Church Steps On Shanley Detailed
Rev. Shanley Stepped Down As A Pastor. After the Rev. Paul R. Shanley stepped down as pastor of a Newton parish and moved quietly to California and then New York, aides to Cardinal Bernard F. Law were so concerned that the wayward priest might return to Boston that they took extraordinary steps to help keep him far away and far from … [Read more...] about Church Steps On Shanley Detailed
Holy Cross Priest Placed On Leave
Holy Cross Priest Sexual Misconduct. A Roman Catholic priest in charge of two local parishes has been placed on leave after a church review board determined an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor was substantive, the Archdiocese of Detroit announced Sunday. The Rev. James Wysocki, 62, announced during a Sunday Mass … [Read more...] about Holy Cross Priest Placed On Leave
Lawsuit Says Ky. Diocese Covered Up For Priests
Ky. Diocese Covered Up Of Priest Sexual Misconduct. Two Northern Kentucky residents have filed a proposed class-action suit against the Diocese of Covington, alleging an organized cover-up of sexual misconduct by priests involving more than 100 children since 1958. Greg S. Harvey, 34, of Covington and Maria Rebecca Trout … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Says Ky. Diocese Covered Up For Priests
Priest Quits After Investigation
A Catholic priest with ties to the Bloomington area resigned Monday after an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The Rev. John B. Schoettelkotte, who was assigned to St. Paul Catholic Center from 1969 to 1973, will be permanently removed from ministry, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis said in a statement … [Read more...] about Priest Quits After Investigation
Retired East Hanover Priest Investigated By Diocese
East Hanover Priest Investigated By Officials. A recently retired priest is being investigated by church officials for alleged sexual misconduct with minors 22 years ago, Paterson Roman Catholic Diocese officials announced Thursday. Monsignor William McCarthy, 63, who until late last month was pastor of St. Rose of Lima … [Read more...] about Retired East Hanover Priest Investigated By Diocese
19 Want To Join Suit vs. Diocese
Complaints Against Diocese Of Lexington. An attorney wants to file a revised complaint against the Roman Catholic diocese of Lexington and Covington that names 19 new alleged victims of sexual misconduct by priests and accuses church officials of knowing as early as 1945 that one of the priests was preying on children. Fayette … [Read more...] about 19 Want To Join Suit vs. Diocese
Three Priests Accused of Abuse
Three Priests Accused Of Sex Abuse. Three Albany Diocese priests still in active ministry were accused in a lawsuit Wednesday of sexual misconduct, marking the first time during the clergy abuse scandal that working priests have been named in local court papers. The suit alleges a pattern of intimidation to prevent a 43-year-old … [Read more...] about Three Priests Accused of Abuse
New Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct, Abuse
Priest Sexual Misconduct. The pace of legal action against the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego and current and former priests accused of molesting children years ago has picked up with a half-dozen more lawsuits filed in Superior Court. On Tuesday, two more suits alleging abuse by deceased cleric Monsignor William … [Read more...] about New Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct, Abuse
Former St. William’s Priest Defrocked After Sex Abuse Claim
St. William Catholic Church Priest Sex Abuse Claim. A close associate of Southwest Florida's bishop and longtime pastor of St. William Catholic Church in Naples has been ousted from the priesthood following charges of sexual misconduct, the third ex-priest with local ties to face such sanctions. Neil Flemming, 72, led the Seagate … [Read more...] about Former St. William’s Priest Defrocked After Sex Abuse Claim
Survivors Must Surrender Rights in NY Archdiocese Clergy Sexual Abuse Program
Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently announced that the Archdiocese of New York is creating a compensation program for individuals who were allegedly abused by Catholic clergy. Under the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) victims must relinquish their rights to sue if they accept compensation in this … [Read more...] about Survivors Must Surrender Rights in NY Archdiocese Clergy Sexual Abuse Program
