In this section you can view a list of Catholic Church clergy based out of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who have been accused of sexual abuse.
In 2002, reporters at The Boston Globe published a series of articles detailing an epidemic of sexual abuse crimes committed by priests and other authority figures operating out of local Catholic dioceses. These explosive revelations inspired similar investigations around the country, including California. As a result, many lawsuits have been filed against various U.S. dioceses by victims of sexual abuse.
Some of these lawsuits have resulted in substantial monetary judgments and settlements. Victims of clergy sexual abuse continue to come forward. In many cases, the crimes in question occurred decades earlier, when the victim was a minor. Some cases of abuse by priests involve victims who were aged 18+ at the time of the incident(s).
Over 300 priests affiliated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles have been accused of sexual abuse. Many have been named in lawsuits that have resulted in substantial settlements. In 2007, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles settled 508 abuse cases for a total amount of $660 million—a record payout for this ongoing nationwide scandal. The Los Angeles Times has played an important role in tracking ongoing legal developments in the state.
Only a small number of these accused individuals have been convicted by a court of law for committing criminal sex abuse. In numerous instances, the accused individual is deceased.
California Law on Sexual Abuse
On October 13, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218), which extended the statue of limitations that applies to victims of childhood sexual abuse. The law, which officially took effect on January 1, 2020, allows a victim of priest sexual abuse to file a civil lawsuit provided that one of the two following conditions are met:
- The victim is currently under 40 years of age—in other words, they have 22 years after their 18th birthday to take legal action. (Prior to AB 218, the age limit was 26.)
- The victim has discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) within the last five years that they have suffered a psychological injury as an adult due to childhood sexual assault. (Prior to AB 218, the limit was three years.)
Whichever time limit occurs later is the one that legally applies to a victim of childhood sex assault. For instance, someone over age 40 can file a civil lawsuit if they have become aware within the last five years of a sexual assault that occurred in their childhood. Likewise, a person who first became aware more than five years ago of a childhood sex assault can still file suit if they are under 40 years of age.
Another notable feature of AB 218 is the creation of a “lookback” window that gives victims three years from the date of the law’s implementation to file a civil lawsuit even if they are normally barred by the statute of limitations. This window expires on December 31, 2022.
In addition, AB 218 enables victims of childhood sexual assault to be awarded treble (3x) damages in cases where the defendant(s) willfully covered up evidence of the abuse.
Note on the List of Accused Catholic Clergy in Los Angeles
The names listed below were taken from the Los Angeles section of bishop-accountability.org, which maintains a nationwide database of priests who have been accused of sex abuse. Please visit their website for further details about these accused individuals.
Persons listed on this page are presumed innocent unless convicted in a court of law. Accusations and settlements should not be construed as evidence of guilt.
Fr. Rubin Abaya
Ordained: 1977
Among seven priests named in a 1984 civil suit filed by a 16-year-old girl.
Fr. Nicolas Aguilar-Rivera
Ordained: 1970
Fled U.S. after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with abuse of at least two minors. Believed to have abused 26 boys, possibly more. Named in multiple lawsuits.
Deacon Arturo Ahumada
Pleaded no contest in 2002 of giving pornography to two boys and committing misdemenaor battery on one. Registered as a sex offender.
Fr. Pierre Albalaa
Ordained: 1995
Alleged to have abused a minor in 2004. Left Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2007. Suspended from a Columbus, OH parish in 2018.
Fr. Sebastian Altamirano Torres
Ordained: 1979
Accused of multiple incidents that allegedly took place from 1986 to 1992. Left the archdiocese in 1990.
Fr. Joseph F. Alzugaray
Ordained: 1967
Sued in 2004 for alleged abuse of an 8-year-old girl. Was also accused in 1993 of other incidents dating as far back as 1967. Died in 2014.
Fr. David E. Anderson
Ordained: 1969
Accused of multiple incidents occurring from 1987 to 1992. Died in 2013.
Fr. Roger Anderson
Accused of abusing two minors over 1981 to 1983 at Old Mission Santa Ines. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Br. Aloysius Antlitz
Accused of incidents dating from 1934 into the 1950s. Left the order in 1966.
Fr. Andreas Arias
Ordained: 1936
Named in a civil suit for an alleged 1936 incident in Lompoc, California.
Fr. Juan (Bp.) Arzube
Ordained: 1954
Accused in 2003 of abusing an 11-year-old boy in 1975-76. Among the priests named in the $660 million settlement of 2007. Died in 2007.
Fr. Edmund Austin
Accused of incidents occurring in the 1970s. Named in a 2008 civil suit.
Fr. Delfin Babilonia
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly committed sexual abuse in 1962 (reported in 2010). Left the archdiocese in 1963.
Fr. Michael Stephen Baker
Ordained: 1974
Named in 2006, 2007, and 2013 settlements. Pled guilty in 2007 to the abuse of two boys; has been accused of abusing up to 23 in total. Paroled in 2011; later arrested on probation violations.
Fr. Frederick R. Balak
Accused of abuse of minor in incidents dating back to 1967 and 1968.
Fr. Victor Balbin
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly abused a teenage girl.
Fr. Felipe Baldonado
Ordained: 1938
Accused in an incident that allegedly occurred in 1959 (reported in 2003). Died in 2003.
Fr. Kevin P. Barmasse
Ordained: 1982
Accused of multiple incidents occurring from 1982 to 1988. Eight known accusers. Sued in 2003. Named in multiple settlements: 2005, 2006, and 2007. Laicized in 2006.
Fr. John Bauer
Ordained: 1963
Left priesthood in 1970 and later opened an adult bookstore in Bozeman, Montana (1981). Pled no contest in 1990 to charges of producing child porn. Died in federal prison (1992).
Fr. Gaspar Bautista
Ordained: 1975
Originally from Mexico. Placed on leave in 2016 due to accusations of misconduct involving a minor. Accused of incidents dating back to 1999 and 2000.
Fr. Christopher Berbena
Ordained: 1980
Accused of sexual abuse dating to 1980. Has been named in one civil suit that resulted in a settlement (2006). Was placed on leave twice.
Fr. Matthias A. Berumen
Ordained: 1986
Accused of abuse dating from 1985 to 1990. Has been named in a civil suit.
Fr. Honesto Bayranta Bismonte
Ordained: 1954
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly abused two minors over the years 1997 to 2003. Pled guilty to misdemeanor battery (2003) and received two years’ probation. Named in lawsuit (2019) due to alleged abuse of a minor dating back to 1993. Was removed from the ministry in 2002.
Fr. Robert Boley
Ordained: 1975
Sued in 2006 for an incident involving a minor in the early ‘80s. Was among priests named in the $660 million settlement of 2007.
Fr. Robert Bond
Accused of abuse dating back to the 1970s (reported in 2010). Died in 2007.
Fr. Jerome Bouska
Ordained: 1956
High school chaplain. Nature of accusations not publicly known. Died in 2010.
Fr. Leland Boyer
Ordained: 1949
Accused of abuse involving multiple incidents and multiple victims during the 1970s and early 1980s. Died in 2003.
Fr. John Lawrence Brennan
Ordained: 1932
Accused of abuse in incidents that occurred 1954 to 1956. Died in 1983.
Brother Mark
Affiliated with the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Sued in 2003 for abuse of minor occurring in 1979-83. Alleged victim reportedly died by suicide.
Br. Lawrence Brown
Allegedly abused minor back in 1955-1956. Was named in a 2006 settlement involving five accused priests.
Fr. Michael Daniel Buckley
Ordained: 1955
Accused of abuse occurring from 1965 to 1975. Eight known accusers. Died in 2007.
Fr. Ronald Francis Burt
Ordained: 1951
Accused of incidents dating back to the 1970s (reported in 1986 and 2018), while at New York’s Good Shepherd Parish. Died in 1994.
Ed Byrom (or Byron)
Named in 2004 lawsuit for allegedly abusing a minor while at Saint Anthony Seminary. Also allegedly abused minors in the ‘80s.
Fr. Honorato (Henry) Caboang
Ordained: 1960
Originally from the Philippines. Sued in 1984 (with six other priests) for alleged abuse of a minor. Was also named in $660 million settlement of 2007.
Br. Samuel Charles Cabot
Accused of committing abuse over 1980 to 1985. Was removed from the ministry in 2002. Was sued in 2003, settlement announced in 2006. Died in 2019.
Fr. Lynn Richard Caffoe
Ordained: 1971
Was named in 1975 report received by archdiocese, alleging abuse of altar boys. At least fifteen known accusers. Died in 2009.
Fr. James Cairns
Ordained: 1969
Allegedly abused individual in incidents from 1971 to 1973.
Fr. Felix (Raymond) Calonge
Allegedly abused a minor in 1965 (reported in 2018).
Fr. Juan Cano
Ordained: 2015
Originally from Mexico. Placed on leave in 2018 due to reports of sexual misconduct involving six accusers, including at least one minor, in incidents dating from 2014 to 2017. Has been removed from ministry.
Fr. Cleve W. Carey
Ordained: 1960
Abuse allegedly occurred over 1963 to 1966, involving two individuals. Has been named in a civil suit. Died in 1988.
Fr. David Carriere
Ordained: 1963
Abuse allegedly occurred over years 1978-79. At least one accuser. Named in 2006 settlement. Died in 2000.
Fr. Michael J. Carroll
Ordained: 1967
Originally from Ireland. Accused in 1995 of abusing a teenage girl back in 1968-71 while assigned to St. Anselm’s, but allegations were ruled to be unfounded. Sued in 2003. Died in 2011.
Fr. Raul Carvajal Hernandez
Originally from Ecuador. Allegedly committed abuse in 1976 (reported in 2009). Another report, received in 2005, alleged incidents dating to 1984 and 1985. Left archdiocese in 1982.
Fr. Edward J. Casey
Ordained: 1960
Three accusers have alleged abuse occurring from 1974 to 1979. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. John Joseph Casey
Ordained: 1932
Accused of incidents dating from 1944-1945. One known accuser. Has been named in at least one lawsuit. Died in 2000.
Fr. Michael Joseph Casey
Accused of abuse that occurred in the 1960s (reported in 2010). Died in 1978.
Fr. Willebaldo Castro
Originally from Mexico. Allegedly abused four minors over the years 1973-78. Was also once arrested for propositioning a retail security guard for sex. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Camillus Cavagnaro
Ordained: 1946
Allegedly abused a minor in incidents dating from 1962 to 1965 (reported in 2004). Died in 2011.
Fr. Vincent V. Cavalli
Ordained: 1948
Allegedly abused minor between 1966 and 1968. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. David Paul Chandler
Ordained: 1975
Accused of abuse that allegedly occurred in 1982 at St. Paul the Apostle (reported in 1986 and 2004).
Br. Damien (Patrick) Chong
Allegedly abused boy at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino from 1984 to 1986. Lawsuit settled in 2015. Chong, who died in 2014, also was active in Cleveland, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Boston dioceses.
Br. Gerald Chumik
Allegedly abused a minor during the 1970s (reported in 1990) while working in Canada.
Fr. Mario Cimmarrusti
Ordained: 1956
Many accusers (at least twelve), alleging incidents as far back as 1962. Reports of sexual abuse received in 1993, 1994, and 2004. Named in 2006 settlement. Died in 2013.
Fr. John V. Coffield
Ordained: 1941
Allegedly abused boy between 1960 and 1962 (reported in 2002). Named in 2003 civil suit. Died in 2005.
Fr. Eugene J. Colosimo
Ordained: 1943
Accused of incidents involving a minor that allegedly occurred in 1957-59 (reported in 1993). Also accused of a 1978 incident (reported in 2016). Was a teacher in Jesuit high schools in San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Phoenix. Died in 2006.
Fr. Ozias Bailey Cook
Ordained: 1940
Accused of incidents that allegedly occurred in the mid ‘70s (reported in 2010). Died in 1984.
Fr. Candido Corcoles
Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Andres S. Corral
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly abused minor in 1981.
Fr. John V. Cosgrove
Ordained: 1955
Accused of abusing individual in 1979 and 1980. Has been named in at least one lawsuit. Died in 1989.
Fr. Patrick J. Cotter
Ordained: 1957
Allegedly abused two minors in 1963-64. Was sued in 2003.
Fr. R. David Cousineau
Ordained: 1972
Accused of abusing individual between 1970 and 1973. Married in 1994 and was suspended from the ministry as a result.
Fr. Daniel J. Cremins
Ordained: 1947
Accused of abusing individual between 1965 and 1971. Reported to be deceased.
Fr. Sean Cronin
Ordained: 1973
Originally from Ireland. Accused of abusive acts involving two minors occurring between 1972 and 1980. Was sued in 2003. Laicized in 2011.
Fr. Angel Cruces
Ordained: 1961
Allegedly abused girl between 1977 and 1982. Was sued in 1983. Died in 1996.
Fr. Jose Luis Cuevas
Ordained: 1974
Formerly affiliated with St. Athanasius parish. Arrested in 2012 on charges of assaulting two adult women and one minor. Pled no contest and sentenced to five years’ probation. Also required to register as a sex offender.
Fr. Christopher John Cunningham
Ordained: 1989
Named in 2015 lawsuit for allegedly assaulting boy in 2001 and 2002 while at Covina parish. Settled in 2019. Was sued again, in 2017, for allegedly assaulting four other boys during mid ‘90s-early ‘00s. Removed from ministry in 2006.
Fr. Wallace J. Daley
Ordained: 1955
Accused of abusing boy between 1957 and 1963 (reported in 2002). Named in a civil suit that was settled in 2006. Died in 2000.
Fr. John H. Dawson
Ordained: 1967
Accused of abusing at least ten minors during the ‘70s and ‘80s. Placed on leave in the ‘90s.
Fr. John P. Deady
Ordained: 1939
Allegedly abused minor in 1956-57 (reported in 2002). Was also Navy chaplain from 1943 to 1946. Died in 1989.
Br. Donald DeFore
Has been accused of abusing a minor in 1977-78. Affiliated with the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC).
Fr. Harold J. DeJonghe
Ordained: 1957
Was sued in 2003 for allegedly abusing minor from 1980 to 1982. Died in 1998.
Fr. Harold F. DeLisle
Ordained: 1967
Allegedly abused two minors in incidents occurring 1967-77. Placed on leave in 1980. Reported to have died in 2004, but this has been disputed.
Fr. James Devaney
Named in lawsuit for allegedly abusing minor between 1968 and 1970.
Fr. Joseph B. Di Peri
Ordained: 1956
Originally from New Jersey. Allegedly abused student at Chaminade High School between 1977 and 1978, while affiliated with Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Died in 2007.
Fr. William L. Diamond
Ordained: 1942
Accused of multiple incidents between 1965 and 1974 (reported in 2016). Died in 1982.
Fr. Arwyn N. Diesta
Ordained: 1978
Originally from the Philippines. Alleged to have abused several minors from 1982 to 1988 (reported in 1992). Later returned to the Philippines and may be still active there as a priest.
Fr. Frederick Dittmar
Has been sued for alleged abuse; no further details available.
Fr. Michael Son Trong Doan
Ordained: 2000
Allegedly abused minor in 1999. Reportedly affiliated with the Vietnamese Redemptorist Mission. Name may also appear as “Doan Trong Son.”
Br. Dan Dobbins
Accused of abuse occurring between 1979 and 1980 at Rancho San Antonio. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Edward J. Dober
Ordained: 1976
Accused of “improperly hugging” boy in 1990-91 (reported in 2002). Was among those named in $60 million 2006 settlement. Was also a reserve chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. Retired in 2016.
Fr. John B. Doherty (or Dougherty)
Ordained: 1939
Sued in 2003 for allegedly abusing minor between 1967 and 1969. Died in 2002.
Fr. Roger J. Doherty
Allegedly abused minor in 1962 (reported in 2014). Was affiliated with the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SS.CC.). Died in 1970.
Fr. James E. Dolan
Ordained: 1925
Named in a civil suit for allegedly abusing minor in 1962. Died in 1974.
Fr. Thomas J. Dove
Ordained: 1961
Accused of multiple alleged incidents at Catholic Information Center occurring between 1972 and 1977 involving girl (reported in 2014). Also affiliated with Boston’s Paulist Center in 1961-1962. Removed from the ministry in 2014.
Fr. Francis Leo Dowd
Allegedly abused girl between 1963 and 1964. Sued in 2003. Believed to be deceased.
Br. Donald J. DuFour
Named in lawsuit alleging abuse between 1977 and 1979 while at Rancho San Antonio Boys Home in Chatsworth.
Fr. Albert Joseph Duggan
Ordained: 1932
Allegedly abused 12-year-old boy in 1969 while at St. Frances in Azusa (reported in 2001) and was named in massive $660 million settlement of 2007. Also named in 2003 lawsuit for allegedly abusing another boy between 1963 and 1967. Three known accusers. Died in 1979.
Fr. Joseph Dunne
Originally from Scotland. Accused in 1993 of allegedly abusing girl while at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Newhall, CA. Reportedly there were prior allegations against him in Scotland.
Fr. Donald Duplessis (or Duplessius)
Sued for allegedly abusing minor between 1968 and 1970 while at Servite High School. Reported to have died in 2018.
Fr. Sebastian C. Elanjimannil
Ordained: 1983
Accused in 2018 of abusing minor in incident earlier that year. Reportedly left archdiocese in 2007.
Fr. Andrew Gabriel Encinas
Ordained: 1990
Accused of multiple incidents occurring between 1993 and 1994 (reported in 2009). Was placed on leave in 1998.
Fr. Thomas Patrick English
Ordained: 1927
Sued in 2003 for allegedly abusing minor in 1969. Died in 1975.
Br. Mark Epperson
Allegedly abused minor between 1980 and 1982 while at Don Bosco Tech High School in San Gabriel.
Br. Joseph Eslava
Has been accused of abuse; details not publicly known. Affiliated with the Claretian Missionaries (CMF).
Fr. Mark A. Falvey
Ordained: 1928
Allegedly abused three minors in ‘50s and ‘60s (reported in 2002 and 2003). Suspected to have abused at least ten minors between 1959 and 1975. Accusers include Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte. Among nine plaintiffs named in $16 million settlement (2007). Died in 1975.
Fr. Clint Farabaugh
Ordained: 1955
Allegedly abused minor between 1973 and 1975. Died in 1990.
Fr. Donald G. Farmer
Ordained: 1963
Arrested in 2003 for allegedly abusing four preteens back in 1966, but charges were later dismissed due to California Supreme Court ruling on state law for statute of limitations. Left the priesthood in the late ‘60s. Has been named in at least three lawsuits.
Fr. John V. Farris
Ordained: 1949
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of a minor between 1951 and 1954. Also active in multiple Missouri parishes, as well as Denver, CO. Died in 2003.
Br. Charles George Fatooh
Ordained: 1985
Named in 2006 lawsuit alleging abuse of student at Chaminade College Prep in 1973 and 1974. May still be active in the priesthood.
Fr. Gerald Faue
Ordained: 1951
Also called Fr. Mathias. Accused of abuse at St. Benedict in Montebello that allegedly occurred between 1965 and 1967. Has been named in at least two lawsuits. Died in 1988.
Fr. John J.C. Feeney
Ordained: 1955
Accused of abuse; details not publicly known. Active in various California parishes. Was U.S. Army chaplain in 1966-68. Died in 2004.
Fr. Arthur N. Fernando
Allegedly abused a minor between 1973 and 1975 while at St. Pius V in Buena Park. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Walter Fernando
Ordained: 1973
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of 17-year-old girl between 1980 and 1981. Was placed on leave in 2004.
Fr. Gerald B. Fessard
Ordained: 1972
Pled no contest in 1987 to battery and assault of multiple students at San Fernando Mission seminary. Given three years’ probation. Conviction was possibly expunged. At least eight known accusers. Laicized in 2007.
Fr. William Finn
Accused of abuse; no further details publicly known. Affiliated with the Carmelite Fathers and Brothers (OCarm).
Fr. James J. Fitzpatrick
Ordained: 1954
Originally from Texas. Abuse allegedly occurred between 1967 and 1968. Died in 1973.
Fr. Thomas Q. Fitzpatrick
Ordained: 1976
Allegedly abused a minor in 1987 while at Daniel Murphy Catholic High School for Boys.
Fr. Patrick Flannery
Accused of multiple incidents that occurred between 1955 and 1960 (reported in 2010). Died in 1973.
Fr. Vincent Stephen Flynn
Accused of incidents that occurred in 1961 (reported in 2016). Died in 1969.
Fr. George Foley
Ordained: 1963
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused girl between 1971 and 1974 (reported in 2002); also had a sexual relationship with girl’s mother. Named in 2003 lawsuit. Left archdiocese in 1974.
Fr. James Michael Ford
Ordained: 1966
Allegedly abused boy at Mater Dei High School between 1968 and 1971. Accuser later received two settlements. Died in 2011.
Fr. Dominic T. Gaioni
Ordained: 1967
Allegedly abused minor in 1977. Was at St. Catherine of Siena in Rialto from 1986 to 1992.
Fr. George Michael Gallagher
Ordained: 1928
Allegedly abused two minors. A lawsuit from one alleged various incidents from 1953 to 1962. Died in 1983.
Fr. Jesus Garay
Ordained: 1991
Originally from Argentina. Sued in 2004 for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 1997. Girl became pregnant and Garay supposedly attempted to pressure her into getting an abortion. Reportedly left the ministry in 2008.
Fr. Christobal Garcia
Sued in 1988 for alleged abuse of two boys that occurred in 1983-86. Was expelled by the Dominican order and fled to the Philippines. Also named in 2003 lawsuit.
Fr. Peter E. Garcia
Ordained: 1966
At least twelve victims were allegedly abused in incidents dating from 1961 to 1983. Was on leave from 1984 to 2006. Laicized in 2006. One claim was part of the 2007 $660 million settlement. Reportedly admitted to abuse of boys. Died in 2009.
Fr. Ramon Garcia
Named in lawsuit for allegedly abusing minor between 1950 and 1952. Died in 1972.
Fr. Richard Francis Garcia
Ordained: 1958
Allegedly abused boy between 1961 and 1963 (reported in 2002). Left the priesthood in 1967.
Fr. Sergio E. Garcia
Ordained: 1994
Accused of abuse that allegedly occurred in 1995 and 2013 (reported in 2013 and 2015). Faculties removed in 2013.
Fr. Martin Gates
Allegedly abused multiple minors between 1970 and 1979 (reported in 1993 and 1995). Also active in Mexico. Died in 2000.
Fr. Denis Ginty
Ordained: 1927
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused minor in 1932 (reported in 1993), and was sued in 2003. Additional incidents from 1978-80 were reported in 1997. Four known accusers. Died in 1985.
Fr. David F. Granadino
Ordained: 1981
Placed on leave in 2002 due to accusations of abusing boy in the ‘80s over an eight-year period.
Fr. Donald Grasha
Ordained: 1984
Affiliated with various parishes; no details publicly released about accusations. Reportedly married and (as of 2020) working as a “wedding priest” for hire.
Fr. Philip L. Grill
Ordained: 1943
Accused of abusing minor in 1965-66. Named in at least one lawsuit. Retired in 1989.
Fr. James Grimes
Ordained: 1942
Accused of abusing a minor in 1958-59. Died in 1978.
Br. Matteo (Mateo) Guerrero
Accused of abuse in multiple incidents from the ’70s, ’90s, and ’00s. Was among a number of Franciscans named in a 2008 lawsuit.
Fr. Roderic M. Guerrini
Ordained: 1963
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused 15-year-old girl and her two sisters (reported in 1992). Retired in 2002. Was among those named in $660 million settlement of 2007. Also named in 2018 lawsuit.
Fr. George A. Gunst
Ordained: 1950
Sued in 2003 for allegedly abusing girl in 1955 while at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Died in 1995.
Fr. Vincente M. Guzman
Originally from Mexico. Accused of abusing a minor between 1931 and 1941. Named in 2003 lawsuit. Died in 1951.
Fr. John Joseph Hackett
Named in lawsuit for allegedly abusing a minor in 1969. Died in 1988.
Fr. Clinton Vincent Hagenbach
Ordained: 1961
Accused of abusing more than a dozen individuals from ‘60s to ‘80s. One lawsuit was settled for $1.5 million in 2002. Died in 1987.
Fr. Bernard Brian Hanley
Ordained: 1958
Originally from Ireland. Accused in the early 2000s of abusing a four-year-old girl years earlier. Also sued in 2004 for the alleged abuse of two minors in 1965.
Fr. Michael Joseph Haran
Ordained: 1945
Allegedly abused one individual in 1948. A 2003 lawsuit from another party alleged abuse between 1949 and 1957. Died in 1973.
Fr. Paschal Hardy
Ordained: 1956
Accused of multiple incidents ranging from 1958 to 1961 (reported in 2008). Died in 1989.
Fr. Charles W. Harman (or Harmon)
Ordained: 1954
Accused of incidents occurring from 1967 to 1974 (reported in 2009). Died in 2006.
Fr. Richard A. Hartman
Accused of abuse occurring in 1958 and 1959. Named in at least one lawsuit. Reported to be deceased.
Fr. Thomas E. Havel
Ordained: 1963
Marianist priest accused in 2002 of abusing minor from 1968 to 1973; settlement resulted from this. Another lawsuit was filed in 2003. One lawsuit dismissed due to statute of limitations (1989). Left the priesthood to become a psychiatrist.
Fr. Benjamin Hawkes
Ordained: 1950
Former Archdiocese of Los Angeles treasurer. Accused in 1995 of having abused two boys in 1973-85; case was settled. Died in 1985.
Br. Gerald Heather
Named in 2004 lawsuit for allegedly abusing two choir boys at St. Anthony’s Seminary in Santa Barbara from 1989 to 1994.
Fr. Richard Allen Henry
Ordained: 1972
Pled guilty in 1991 to abusing four boys between 1985 to 1991 and sentenced to eight years in prison. Sued in 2003 by three accusers. Thirteen known accusers in total. Removed from ministry in 1993.
Fr. Alfred Hernandez
Ordained: 1955
Former pastor of St. Ignatius in Highland Park. Sued in 2014 for alleged abuse of a 6-year-old boy at a parish school in 1993. Boy was reportedly forced to read Bible passages during assaults. Suit was settled in 2017. Hernandez died in 2014.
Fr. Stephen C. Hernandez
Ordained: 1982
Accused of multiple incidents dating back to the ‘70s. Two separate lawsuits were filed against him in 2003 by alleged victims. Arrested in 2004 and sentenced to three years’ probation.
Fr. John Higson
Ordained: 1980
Sued in 2017 for alleged assault of 10-year-old boy in 1998 at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Paramount.
Fr. Patrick J. Hill
Ordained: 1968
Allegedly abused individual between 1979 and 1981.
Fr. Frank Hollenbach
Ordained: 1949
Former high school teacher. Nature of accusations not publicly known. Died in 2005.
Fr. William Hollinger
Ordained: 1946
Allegedly abused preteen girl from 1954 to 1958 (reported in 2018). Died in 1988.
Fr. Michael A. Hunt
Ordained: 1939
Allegedly abused girl between 1957 and 1958 at Epiphany parish in El Monte. Died in 1984.
Fr. John J. Hurley
Ordained: 1928
Originally from Ireland. Named in 2003 lawsuit for alleged abuse that occurred in 1949 while at Our Lady of the Valley in Canoga Park. Died in 1992.
Br. Richard Hurley
Allegedly abused minor in 1993-94 while at Rancho San Antonio. Has been sued.
Fr. Jose Medrano Ilagan
Has been accused of abuse; nature of allegations not publicly known.
Fr. Joseph James
Affiliated with Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Allegedly abused individual in 1958, but has not been named in any lawsuits.
Fr. Melvin P. James
Ordained: 1975
Affiliated with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). Allegedly abused individual in the 1990s (reported in 2015).
Fr. Luis Jaramillo
Ordained: 1976
Originally from Colombia. Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of two individuals between 1986 and 1988. Also named in 2014 lawsuit brought against diocese in Baker, OR, alleging abuse of minor in 1988-89. Also active in Argentina, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Fr. Tilak A. Jayawardene
Ordained: 1972
Originally from Sri Lanka. Allegedly abused a 17-year-old boy in 1990. Indicted in 1991, he fled to Sri Lanka and reportedly remains a fugitive to this day.
Fr. Emmanuel Jimenez-Pelayo
Affiliated with the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Allegedly abused individual in 1975.
Fr. David (Dave) E. Johnson
Ordained: 1984
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of two minors that occurred in 1978 and 1979; settled in 2006. Named in three new suits filed in 2009. Multiple reports against him alleging abuse between 1978 and 1982. Also active in Seattle in 1986-88. Reportedly laicized in 2001.
Br. Anthony Juarez
Allegedly abused individual between 1958 and 1959.
Fr. Robert Jesus Juarez
Ordained: 1980
Accused of multiple incidents that occurred in 1980 and 1981 (reported in 1992 and 2009).
Fr. Stephen Kain
Ordained: 1974
Sued in 2004. Sued twice more in 2009. Allegedly abused multiple minors from 1981 to 1987 (reported in 1993, 2004, 2006, and 2008). Removed from the ministry in 1993.
Br. Kumara S. Kambhampati
Affiliated with the Society of Mary (SM). Removed from Chaminade College Prep (2018) after report of inappropriate conduct with a student.
Fr. Philip Kavanaugh
Ordained: 1973
Accused of abuse that allegedly occurred in 1973-74 (reported in 2002). Was placed on leave.
Fr. Christopher Kearney
Ordained: 1968
Former head of San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez; removed in 2002 due to reports of abusing boys between 1971 and 1984. Has been named in at least two lawsuits. Eleven known accusers. Abuse allegedly occurred during “wrestling” sessions.
Fr. John Keeney
Affiliated with the Premonstratensians (OPraem). Accused of abusing individual between 1974 and 1976.
Fr. Matthew H. Kelly
Ordained: 1942
Active in multiple parishes. Alleged incidents occurred as far back as the 1960s. Named in lawsuits filed in 2003 and 2004. At least seven accusers. Died in 2002.
Fr. Patrick M. Kelly
Ordained: 1950
Originally from Ireland. Fled to Ireland in 1991 when report surfaced alleging abuse of girl. Pled no contest in 1992 and received three years’ probation. Sued in 1992. Four known accusers. Died in 2012.
Fr. John M. Kenney
Ordained: 1968
Accused of abuse that occurred in 1976-1977. Also active in Oregon. Named in multiple lawsuits. Died in 1977.
Fr. John F. Killeen
Ordained: 1950
Accused of multiple incidents that occurred in 1960 (reported in 2011). Died in 1991.
Mary Joseph Killeen
Affiliated with the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ). Named in several lawsuits. Also active as a nurse in Idaho, Arizona, and Washington. Died in 1971.
Fr. Thomas F. King
Ordained: 1964
Allegedly abused 11-year-old boy between 1967 and 1968 (reported in 2004) while at St. Louise de Marillac parish.
Fr. Bruce J. Klikunas
Ordained: 1972
Allegedly abused individual in 1976-77. Named in at least one lawsuit.
Seminarian Frank Kohlbeck
Allegedly abused four minors between 1981 and 1983. Named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. John Kohnke
Ordained: 1937
Multiple accusers. Arrested in 1974 on charge of “oral copulation” on minor. Also two additional arrests for “lewd behavior” in public restrooms. Also active in Wisconsin, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Died in 1987.
Fr. Gustave R. Krumm
Ordained: 1982
Allegedly abused boy in 1980 while a seminarian (reported in 1981). Named in 1995, 2006, and 2011 settlements. Additional accusation of abuse in 1980 surfaced in 2002. Has admitted to “indiscretions.” Laicized in 2006.
Fr. Sylvio Lacar
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly abused teen girl in early ’80s. Sued in 1984.
Fr. Michael Lalor
Ordained: 1930
Originally from Ireland. Accused of multiple incidents between 1959 and 1962 (reported in 2012). Was founding pastor of St. Cyril’s parish in Encino, CA. Died in 1967.
Fr. Timothy R. Lane
Ordained: 1995
Allegedly abused 18-year-old girl in 2006. Also active in Missouri.
Fr. David LaPierre
Ordained: 1969
Allegedly abused minor between 1983 and 1984 while at St. Francis High School in La Canada. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Fergus Lawless
Ordained: 1933
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused minor between 1952 and 1953 (reported in mid 2000s). Has been named in a lawsuit. Died in 1991.
Br. Modesto Leon
Allegedly abused teen boy between 1996 and 1999 while at Camp Unity in the Angeles National Forest. Sued in 2008; settlement reached.
Fr. Jerold W. Lindner
Ordained: 1976
Named in multiple lawsuits. One settled in 1998, relating to alleged 1975 abuse of two brothers. Two more accusers sued in 2003, alleging abuse between 1973 and 1983. At least ten accusers. Accused of sexually abusing children as young as five years of age.
Fr. Theodore Llanos
Ordained: 1974
At least twenty-one accusers. Sued in 1996, 1997, and 2003. Was part of $660 million settlement of 2007. Died in 1996.
Br. Charles Loofborough
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of individual between 1978 and 1981.
Fr. Richard A. Loomis
Ordained: 1976
Also known as “Brother Beckett” prior to ordination. Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse between 1968 and 1971. Also accused of 1974 incident (reported in 2004). Served as church investigator of sexual abuse allegations.
Fr. Joseph Lopez
Ordained: 1963
Allegedly abused girl between 1962 and 1966 (reported in 1992). Left priesthood in 1970.
Fr. Fernando Lopez
Ordained: 2000
Originally from Colombia. Abused three boys between 2001 and 2004. Arrested in 2004 and convicted the following year. Sued in 2009. Said to have been deported.
Fr. Larry Lorenzoni
Ordained: 1951
Former teacher at Salesian high schools. Allegedly abused student between 1957 and 1958 (reported in 2002). There is another accusation of abusing student in incidents from 1959-60. Died in 2017.
Fr. Lawrence Joseph Lovell
Ordained: 1951
Convicted twice on sex abuse charges: 1986 (given three years’ probation) and 2004 (sentenced to 14 years in prison). Also sued in 1996 and 2003. Laicized in 1992. Released from prison in 2021.
Fr. Denis Lyons
Ordained: 1958
Arrested in 2003 on charges of abusing teens, but case was dropped due to statute of limitations. Arrested again in 2009 and sentenced to one year in jail. Sued in 2008, resulting in settlement. Sued again in 2012.
Br. Juan Macias
Sued in 1988 on allegations that he gave drugs to and abused altar boy in incidents between 1983 and 1986.
Fr. Eugene MacSweeney
Ordained: 1927
Allegedly abused minor circa 1959. Sued in 2003. Died in 1975.
Fr. Roger Michael Mahony
Ordained: 1962
Former Archbishop of Los Angeles (1985-2011) who has been widely accused of covering up many sexual abuse allegations involving local priests. Retired in 2011. Sued in 2021 for allegedly abusing 17-year-old boy in 1986.
Fr. Eugene A. Maio
Ordained: 1960
Sued for allegedly abusing minor at Marymount High School between 1963 and 1967. Left priesthood in 1971. Also active in Kansas City and Akron, OH areas.
Fr. Sylvester E. Mancuso
Affiliated with the Franciscan Friars (OFM). Alleged to have abused minors in 1961 and 1970s (reported in 1999 and 2004). Died in 1979.
Fr. Thomas Reon Paul Marshall, Jr.
Ordained: 1959
Many allegations of incidents dating back to 1956. Charged with twenty counts of abusing minor between 1959 to 1963. Sued in 2003. Died in 2012.
Fr. James Aloysius Martin
Ordained: 1934
Allegedly abused individual between 1934 and 1938. Retired in 1954. Now deceased.
Br. Ernest Martinez
Allegedly abused minor between 1965 and 1966 while at St. John Bosco High School. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Ruben D. Martinez
Ordained: 1968
Has been accused of abusing seven minors between 1970 and 1981. Named in eight lawsuits settled in 2007. Reportedly admitted (2005) to abusing up to 100 boys.
Fr. Richard M. Martini
Ordained: 1980
Allegedly abused boy between 1990 and 1991 while at Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary. Was part of $660 million settlement of 2007. Sued again in 2018.
Fr. Leonardo G. Mateo
Ordained: 1959 (possibly 1956)
Originally from the Philippines. Sued in 2003 over alleged incident that occurred in 1959. Also active in Illinois; allegations have been made there as well. Sued again in 2014; settlement in 2018. Died in 2004.
Fr. Francisco Mateos
Ordained: 1958
Originally from Spain. Allegedly abused minor in 1976-1979. Sued in 2003.
Fr. Charles Patrick Mayer
Ordained: 1996
Arrested in 2018 for sending nude photos of himself to undercover officer. Pled not guilty. Removed from ministry in 2000.
Fr. Joseph McAsey
Ordained: 1945
Allegedly abused minor between 1977 and 1982 (reported in 2007) while at St. Thomas More in Alhambra. Died in 1991.
Fr. Vincent McCabe
Ordained: 1946
Linked to multiple incidents of alleged abuse in the 1970s (reported in 2018). Died in 2015.
Fr. Kevin McCarthy
Ordained: 1948
Originally from Canada. Affiliated with various dioceses and was also a hospital chaplain in Inglewood. Details about accusations not publicly known. Died in 1992.
Fr. Angus R. McDonald
Ordained: 1965
Allegedly abused a minor in 1956 (reported in 1957). At least two other known accusers. Also active in Oregon. Died in 1988.
Fr. Forrest McDonald
Affiliated with the Franciscan Friars (OFM). Allegedly abused minors in ‘60s and ‘70s. Among group of Francisians named in 2008 lawsuit.
Br. Daniel McDonough
Part of large 2013 lawsuit centering on sexual misconduct at three Chicago schools; this resulted in $16.5 million lawsuit.
Fr. Thomas McElhatton
Ordained: 1943
Allegedly abused individual between 1943 and 1945. Sued in 2003.
Br. James McGloin
Allegedly abused minor in 1963 when he was teaching at Junipero Serra High School. Has been sued.
Fr. Seán John McGrath
Ordained: 1954
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused minor circa 1970 (reported in 2017). Also active in the Philippines, England, and Belize. Died in 2018.
Fr. Patrick McHugh
Ordained: 1943
Various incidents dating to the ’60s and ’70s. Sued by multiple accusers in 2003 (dismissed by court) and 2006 (settled for $1.5 million). Died in 1979.
Fr. Martin McKeon
Ordained: 1952
Multiple reports of alleged abuse occurring in the 1960s. Was part of $28 million settlement by Santa Barbara Franciscans. Died in 1986.
Fr. Patrick H. McNamara
Ordained: 1962
Allegedly abused minor in 1961 (reported in 2003). Has been named in a lawsuit. Died in 2001.
Fr. Jose Mejia Gonzales
Accused of several alleged incidents that occurred between 1983 and 1985 (reported in 2015).
Fr. Jose J. Mendez
Ordained: 1983
Allegedly abused minor in 1985-87. Has been named in at least one lawsuit. Left the archdiocese in 1993.
Fr. William P. Messenger
Ordained: 1977
Allegedly abused individual in 1980. Placed on leave in 2005.
Fr. Louis L. Meyer
Ordained: 1945
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of girl in 1968. Reportedly another allegation was made in 2007. Now deceased.
Fr. Titian Athos Miani
Ordained: 1955
Arrested in 2003 on charges of abusing two girls, but case was dropped due to statute of limitations. Four known accusers; alleged incidents date from ‘50s and ‘60s. Part of $19.5 million settlement in 2008. Also active in Brazil, Italy, and Canada.
Fr. George Michael Miller
Ordained: 1963
Allegedly abused boy in ‘70s and ‘80s. Arrested in 2002 and 2007. Pled guilty in 2008 and sentenced to three years in prison. Six known accusers. Has been named in multiple lawsuits. Possibly deceased.
Fr. John Dennis Mitchell
Ordained: 1938
Allegedly abused minor in 1968 (reported in 1994). Died in 1996.
Fr. John Ralph Moholy
Ordained: 1944
Allegedly abused minor in 1960 (reported in 2003). Died in 1997.
Fr. Vincent Molthen
Ordained: 1951
Allegedly abused individual in 1961-62. Died in 1995.
Fr. Alfred J. Monte
Ordained: 1940
Allegedly abused minor in 1947. Has been named in at least one lawsuit. Died in 1996.
Br. Michael Andre Moody
Allegedly abused two minors in 1980. Named in 2003 lawsuit.
Fr. Raymond D. Morales
Ordained: 1981
Accused of multiple incidents that occurred in 1968 (reported in 2005 and 2018).
Fr. Kolbe Moreno
Ordained: 1993
Accused of abuse; no further details publicly known.
Br. Ralph Murguia
Allegedly abused minor in 1957-1960. Has been named in a lawsuit.
Fr. Francis J. Murphy
Ordained: 1930
Accused of multiple incidents that occurred in 1964-65 (reported in 2008). Died in 1970.
Fr. Joseph L. Murphy
Ordained: 1936
Alleged to have abused minor in 1957-60 while at St. Ferdinand’s in San Fernando. Died in 1975.
Fr. Daniel J. Murray
Ordained: 1973
Allegedly abused minor between 1973 and 1979. There was a settlement in 2003 for $500,000. Reportedly has been laicized.
Fr. Jeffrey David Newell
Ordained: 1990
Alleged to have abused boy beginning in 1986 (reported in 1991). Later discovered working in Tijuana as a priest. Named in 2010 and 2020 lawsuits.
Fr. Michael Stephen Nocita
Ordained: 1977
Allegedly abused three minors between 1975 and 1985. Laicized in 2006. Was included in 2007 and 2014 settlements.
Fr. Cyril Nwankwo
Allegedly abused minor in 1997. Left archdiocese in 1997.
Fr. Kenneth R. O’Brien
Ordained: 1940
Canon lawyer; nature of accusations not publicly known. Died in 1999.
Fr. John F. O’Byrne
Ordained: 1961
Allegedly abused minor in 1965-66. Has been named in a lawsuit. Died in 2016.
Fr. Charles W. O’Carroll
Ordained: 1922
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused individual between 1956 and 1958. Has been named in a lawsuit. Died in 1987.
Fr. Donal P. O’Connor
Ordained: 1955
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused three minors between 1959 and 1961. Retired in 2002. Named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. John J. O’Donnell
Ordained: 1923
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused boy in 1949 while at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Lawsuit settled in 2020. Died in 1969.
Fr. Patrick O’Dwyer
Ordained: 1924
Allegedly abused minor in 1959. Sued. Died in 1971.
Fr. James F. O’Grady
Ordained: 1954
Was subject of 1997 police investigation relating to alleged abuse of girl. Died in 2013.
Fr. Mark O’Leary
Ordained: 1985
Allegedly abused two boys between 1974 and 1977. Removed from ministry in 2002.
Fr. Martin O’Loghlen
Ordained: 1961
Allegedly abused minor in 1965-68. Lawsuit settled in 1999 for $100,000. Also active in Myanmar and the Philippines.
Fr. Thomas E. O’Rourke
Ordained: 1943
Allegedly abused a minor in 1968 while at Loyola High School. Also active in San Francisco and Phoenix. Another alleged incident, dating from 1969, was reported in 2003. Died in 1993.
Fr. Javier Ochoa
Reports surfaced in 2017 relating to alleged incidents from 1995 to 2002. Died in 2014.
Fr. Samuel Orellana Mendoza
Ordained: 1968
Originally from El Salvador. Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of girl in 1987. Included in $60 million settlement in 2006.
Fr. Miguel Angel Ortiz
Affiliated with the Society of Jesus (SJ). Allegedly abused minor in 2005 (reported same year).
Fr. Gary Pacheco
Ordained: 1974
Named in multiple lawsuits; one was settled in 1994. Allegedly abused minors in 1975 as well as 1978-83 (reported in 1998, 1992, 2004, and 2019). Laicized in 1994.
Fr. Mario Pacheco
Ordained: 1976
Accused of incidents that allegedly occurred in 1993-1995 (reported in 2013).
Fr. Mariano J. Pariante
Ordained: 1990
Reportedly involved with child pornography. Also active in New York, Hawaii, Texas, and Ohio. Laicized in 2001.
Fr. Michael P. Pecharich
Ordained: 1973
Allegedly abused four minors between 1974 and 1984. Admitted to one incident and received counseling. One lawsuit was settled in 2020. Has been laicized.
Fr. Daniel P. Peck
Ordained: 1965
Allegedly abused minor in 1996.
Fr. Robert H. Peguero
Ordained: 1975
Allegedly abused two minors in 1987-88 (reported in 1990).
Seminarian Amado Pena
Allegedly abused two 14-year-old boys in 1980-82. Also arrested in Massachusetts in 2003 on warrant for alleged abuse of boy aged 12.
Fr. Antonio Perez Carilla
Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Francisco Javier Perez
Ordained: 1973
Allegedly abused minor between 1988 and 1998.
Fr. James Person
Ordained: 1979
Allegedly involved in multiple incidents from 1984 to 1987 (reported in 2013). Put on leave in 1989.
Fr. Louis V. Pick
Ordained: 1939
Allegedly abused minor in 1947. Has been named in at least one lawsuit. Died in 1969.
Fr. Joseph D. Pina
Ordained: 1972
Allegedly abused girl in 1970s. Placed on permanent leave in 1999. Named in 2003 lawsuit. Laicized in 2006.
Br. Bernard Thomas Pleimann (Plieman)
Allegedly abused minor in 1963. Erroneously called “Ploughman” in one report. Also active as a teacher in Hawaii. Died in 1986.
Fr. Gerald John Plesetz
Ordained: 1970
Arrested in 2002 for allegedly abusing teen girl between 1973 and 1977, but charges dropped. Girl also named Plesetz as father of her child. Laicized in 1978. Named in one lawsuit.
Fr. Stanislaus Poon
Ordained: 1962
Accused of alleged 1977 (est.) incident (reported in 2013). Retired in 1996.
Fr. Thomas A. Porter
Ordained: 1965
Allegedly abused minor between 1965 and 1970. Laicized in 1973. Has been named in lawsuit.
Fr. Vincent Power
Ordained: 1985
Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Josef Prochnow
Ordained: 1963
Affiliated with the Franciscan Friars (OFM). Allegedly abused a minor between 1972 and 1975 (reported in 1993). Removed from ministry in 1993.
Fr. Patrick Purcell
Ordained: 1928
Allegedly abused boy in 1950-51. Sued in 2003. Now deceased.
Fr. Joseph Puthenkandam
Affiliated with the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. John C. Quatannens
Ordained: 1936
Accused of incidents that allegedly occurred in 1971-72 (reported in 2009). Died in 1994.
Fr. Celestine Quinlan
Ordained: 1957
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of altar boys between 1957 and 1962 while at St. Francis of Assisi parish. Died in 1970.
Fr. Eleuterio V. Ramos
Ordained: 1966
Admitted to abusing at least twenty-five boys. Also active in Tijuana. Removed from duties in 1991. Died in 2004. Sued in 2017 by the widow of a victim who died by suicide.
Br. Joseph Franklin Reagan (Regan)
Allegedly abused minor in 1965 (reported in 2003). Left the order in 1966: “I can better achieve my salvation and be a more complete person in the field of baseball.” Sued in 2003. Died circa 1989.
Br. James P. Reilly
Withdrew from the Society of Mary in 1968. Nature of allegations not publicly known.
Fr. Patrick Reilly
Ordained: 1958
Allegedly abused minor between 1980 and 1984. Sued in 2003. Denied allegations and was allowed to continue active ministry.
Fr. Terence John Reilly
Ordained: 1959
Allegedly abused minor in 1976 (reported in 2002). Sued in 2003. Four known accusers, alleging incidents dating from 1959 to 1976. Also active in Oakland, San Francisco, and Oregon. Died in 2016.
Fr. Nicholas Reina
Ordained: 1978
Allegedly abused minor in 2000 (reported in 2018). Remove from the ministry in 2018. Another allegation has been made of child sexual abuse in 1975. Named Educator of the Year at Salesian High School in 2013.
Fr. Loren Riebe
Ordained: 1970
Accused of various incidents that occurred beginning in the early ’70s. Also active in Mexico and Phoenix. Expelled by Mexican government in 1995. Died in 2018.
Fr. James Richard Robinson
Ordained: 1971
Allegedly abused multiple minors in the UK while a seminarian. Was active in five L.A. parishes (1986 to 1993).
Br. Ernest Rodie
Allegedly abused minor between 1964 and 1965. Has been named in a civil suit.
Fr. Carlos Rene Rodriguez
Ordained: 1986
Convicted in 2004 of abusing two teenage boys from 1988 to 1993 and sentenced to eight years in prison. Released in 2008. Also included in $60 million settlement in 2006 involving cases that occurred during the administration of Cardinal Roger Mahony. Also sued in 2018 by two brothers for alleged incidents in the 1990s.
Fr. Saul Rodriguez Macal
Ordained: 1966
Originally from El Salvador. Active in three L.A. parishes. Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Michael M. Roebert
Ordained: 1966
Sued in 2003 for alleged abuse of boy in 1969-70.
Fr. Donald Patrick Roemer
Ordained: 1970
Convicted in 1981 and sentenced to two years in a mental hospital. Sued in 1984, 2003, and 2004. Reportedly admitted to abusing at least thirty victims. Laicized in 2006. Died in 2019.
Fr. William Roper
Ordained: 1960
Allegedly abused girl between 1968 and 1969 (reported in 2002). Laicized in 1973. Has been named in lawsuit. Now deceased.
Fr. Fidel Rosas Flores
Accused of various incidents occurring between 2001 and 2005 (reported in 2008).
Fr. Dorian G. Rowe
Ordained: 1964
Sued in 2003. Two known accusers; alleged incidents date from 1967-1979. Died in 1991.
Fr. Efrain Rozo Rincon
Ordained: 1953
Also active in Colombia. Confessed to abusing two minors. Recorded confession was broadcast over radio in Bogota in 2006, resulting in several other accusations.
Fr. George Neville Rucker
Ordained: 1946
Arrested in 2002, but charges dropped. At least thirty-eight accusers. Part of huge 2006 and 2007 settlements. Reportedly investigated by the police as far back as 1967. Laicized in 2008.
Fr. Joseph Francis Ryan
Ordained: 1936
Originally from Ireland. Allegedly abused brother and sister between 1945 and 1946 (reported in 2002). Placed on leave at least three times. Named in one lawsuit. Died in 1976.
Fr. Thomas Ryan
Ordained: 1942
Allegedly committed abuse in 1957 (reported in 2009). Died in 1998.
Fr. Alexander Salazar
Ordained: 1984
Former parish priest. Allegedly abused minor in 1990s and was investigated by law enforcement (2002). Resigned in 2018.
Fr. Armando Salazar
Allegedly committed abuse in or around 1967 (reported in 2016). Died in 1972.
Fr. John Anthony Salazar-Jimenez
Ordained: 1984
Pled guilty in 1988 to molesting children; victims were two boys who were students at Santa Teresita Parish School. Served three years in prison. Convicted again in 2005 (released for time served) and 2013 (ten-year sentence). Also active in Texas. Named in settlements in both Texas and California.
Fr. Gabriel Salinas
Ordained: 1916
Originally from Spain. Allegedly abused minor between 1968 and 1960. Died in 1972.
Fr. Jose G. Sanchez
Ordained: 1986
Also called “Joseph Sanchez.” Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Jose L. Sanchez
Ordained: 1996
Accused of incidents that allegedly occurred in the 1990s (reported in 2014).
Fr. Juan Francisco Sanchez
Ordained: 1957
Alleged to have abused a minor in 1992.
Fr. Manuel Ontiveros Sanchez
Ordained: 1954
Originally from Spain. Allegedly abused minor in 1978-81. Sued in 2003. Was named in massive $660 million settlement of 2007.
Br. Lawrence Sandstrom
Multiple accusations of incidents occurring in 1950s and ’60s. Settlement in 2007. Affiliated with the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC); left in 1997.
Fr. John C. Santillan Hernandez
Ordained: 1969
At least two accusers; alleged incidents occurred from 1977 to 1985. Removed from duties in 2002.
Sister Agnes Santomassimo
Affiliated with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC). Also employed in hospitals in Chicago, New York, and Canada. Has been named in several lawsuits; nature of accusations not publicly known. Died in 2005.
Br. Richard Satterthwaite
Allegedly abused minor in 1961-62 while at Cantwell High School in Montebello. Has been named in a lawsuit.
Fr. Arulappan Savrianandam
Originally from India. Allegedly abused teen girl (reported in 1996). Removed in 2002. Returned to India.
Fr. Emmett Gilroy Schaller
Allegedly abused individual in 1979-80. Named in a lawsuit.
Fr. Maurice Scheier
Ordained: 1927
Allegedly abused individual in 1948. Also active in Buffalo, NY.
Fr. George M. Scott
Ordained: 1925
Accused of several incidents of alleged child molestation occurring in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Was included in huge $660 million settlement of 2007. Died in 1986.
Fr. Louis Selmo
Ordained: 1939
Alleged incident(s) occurred around 1982 (reported in 2014). Died in 2005.
Fr. Avdon Serratos
Originally from Mexico. Abused 15-year-old girl in 2003. Pled no contest and sentenced to a year in jail.
Br. Joe Sharkey
Allegedly abused minor in 1967-68. Named in a lawsuit.
Fr. Joseph F. Sharpe
Ordained: 1943
Allegedly abused minor between 1958 and 1964 (reported in 1971). Sued in 2003. Died in 1999.
Fr. Charles Shelton
Ordained: 1981
Affiliated with the Franciscan Friars (OFM). Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. John R. Shepherd
Ordained: 1951
Accused of multiple incidents that allegedly occurred in the ’70s and ’80s (reported in 2007 and 2015). Died 1991.
Fr. Edward E. Shimmaly (or Schimmaly)
Ordained: 1961
Allegedly abused minor between 1961 and 1963. Also a military chaplain, in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Died in 1999.
Fr. Fidencio Simon Silva-Flores
Ordained: 1978
Originally from Mexico. Sued by multiple accusers in 2002. Has been accused of abusing as many as 28 boys, in incidents between 1979 and 1985. Criminal charges were dropped due to statute of limitations.
Fr. Francis R. Simon
Ordained: 1943
Allegedly abused minor between 1963 and 1967 (reported in 2002) while at St. Benedict’s Church in Montebello. Died in 1995.
Fr. Michael Sintef
Ordained: 1981
Admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. Has left the priesthood and is now married.
Fr. Robert William Spader
Ordained: 1962
Accused of incidents that occurred in 1972-73 (reported in 2007 and 2008). Died in 1982.
Fr. Stephen Emmett Speciale
Multiple accusations of abuse, reported in 1985, 1986, and 1991. One settlement in 1993. Sued again in 2003.
Fr. Matthew Michael Sprouffske
Allegedly abused 14-year-old girl—a relative—in 1950s (reported in 1986). Arrested in 2002, but charges dropped due to statute of limitations. Included in 2006 and 2007 settlements. Died in 2005.
Br. William Stadtfeld
Allegedly abused two sisters between 1958 and 1966. Was part of $660 million settlement of 2007. Died in 2001.
Fr. Louis G. Stallkamp
Ordained: 1967
Allegedly abused two minors between 1974 and 1979. Named in 2003 lawsuit.
Fr. Raymond Stiechen
Affiliated with the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Stanislaus Su
Ordained: 1969
Member of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist (CSJB). Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. Thomas J. Sullivan
Ordained: 1944
Allegedly abused minor in 1953 (reported in 2002). Also sued in 2003 over incidents that allegedly occurred between 1956 and 1958 at Loyola High School. Three known accusers.
Fr. Carl Maurice Sutphin
Ordained: 1958
Twenty-three known accusers; alleged incidents occurred from ‘50s to ‘70s. Arrested in 2003, but charges dropped due to statute of limitations. Laicized in 2005.
Fr. Joseph Tacderas
Ordained: 1979
Allegedly abused minor in 1983.
Fr. Santiago L. Tamayo
Ordained: 1959
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly abused girl (who gave birth) in 1978-84. Sued in 1984. Part of massive $660 million settlement of 2007. Also accused of abusing boy. Reportedly died in the late ’90s.
Fr. Lukas Bao Teluma
Ordained: 1975
Allegedly abused a minor in 1995.
Fr. Raymond Jose Tepe
Ordained: 1931
Allegedly abused two minors between 1958 and 1968. Named in lawsuit. Died in 1969.
Fr. Michael Terra
Ordained: 1978
Allegedly abused 16-year-old girl in 1979-80 (reported in 2002). Named in a lawsuit. Left the ministry in 1991.
Br. Tom Thing
Named in multiple lawsuits: 1995, 2004, 2011. At least two suits were settled. Various incidents allegedly occurring in early ‘80s were reported in ’93, ’04, and ’14.
Fr. Vance Zebulon Thorne
Ordained: 1954
Multiple accusations of abuse that allegedly occurred in ’70s and ’80s. Also active in Austin, TX; Jackson, MS; and Trenton, NJ. At least three lawsuits against him. Died in 2004.
Fr. Carl D. Tresler
Ordained: 1991
Removed from duties in 1998 following allegations of abusing boy. Reportedly active as a priest in Peru.
Fr. Valentine Tugade
Originally from the Philippines. Among seven priests sued in 1984 for alleged abuse of girl between 1978 and 1984. Tugade was later proven to be the father of girl’s child. Also part of $660 million settlement of 2007.
Fr. Jerome Turba
Allegedly abused minor(s) in ’60s and ’70s (reported in 2011). Went on leave in 1973.
Fr. Jose I. Ugarte
Ordained: 1971
Originally from Spain. Alleged to have drugged and raped a boy (reported in early 1990s). There is another accusation as well, involving a 17-year-old boy. Put on leave in 1993.
Fr. Christopher Van Liefde
Ordained: 1973
Allegedly abused girl in 1973-74 (reported in 1992). Another accuser surfaced in 2003. Sued in 2003. Placed on leave in 2002.
Fr. Vincent Van ter Toolen
Allegedly abused minor (aged 3-5) between 1962-64 (reported in 2002). Left L.A. archdiocese in 1970. Named in lawsuit. Part of 2006 settlement. Now deceased.
Br. Pedro Vasquez
Affiliated with Franciscan Friars (OFM). Named in 2008 lawsuit.
Br. John Verhart
Allegedly abused minor in 1957-58. Named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Henry Xavier Vetter
Ordained: 1938
Multiple accusations of abuse that allegedly occurred between 1953 and 1973. Seven known accusers. Named in 2003 lawsuit. Died in 1977.
Fr. Gillmero Nemoria Villa Gomez
Ordained: 1957
Allegedly abused minor in 1964-65. Has been named in a lawsuit. Name is sometimes spelled “Gillmero Nemorio Villagomez.”
Fr. Ernesto Corral Villaroya
Originally from the Philippines. Allegedly raped a nun while in the Philippines. Reportedly did not have permission from L.A. archdiocese to work as a priest in the area (early 1990s). Also active in Dallas. Sued in 2002. Now retired.
Fr. Luis Villoria
Affiliated with the Claretian Missionaries (CMF). Nature of accusations not publicly known.
Fr. William S. Vita
Ordained: 1941
Allegedly abused minor between 1947 and 1953. Named in a lawsuit. Died in 1964.
Fr. Rudolph T. Vorisek
Ordained: 1956
Allegedly involved in multiple incidents between 1966 and 1970 (reported in 2013). Died in 2011.
Fr. John H. Wadeson
Ordained: 1969
Allegedly abused two minors between 1973 and 1977. Also active in New York, New Jersey, and Oregon. Banned from L.A. archdiocese and went to Guam to work as a priest (circa 2000). Also banned from San Francisco archdiocese.
Fr. James Joseph Walsh
Allegedly abused minor in 1967-68. Named in lawsuit. Died in 1984.
Fr. A. Thomas Warren
Ordained: 1966
Five known accusers. Also affiliated with Diocese of Tucson. Died in 2001.
Fr. Francis J. Weber
Ordained: 1941
Allegedly abused two minors in 1959. Died in 1989.
Fr. Wilfred Weitz
Ordained: 1936
Allegedly abused individual between 1969 and 1961. Died in 1991. Has been named in at least one lawsuit.
Fr. Michael Edwin Wempe
Ordained: 1966
Convicted in 2006 and sentenced to three years’ prison. Thirteen known accusers, alleging incidents from 1972 to 1995. Settlements in 2006 and 2020.
Fr. Gerald Wertz
Ordained: 1988
Sued in 2011 for allegedly abusing 15-year-old boy while at St. John Bosco High School in 1993-94.
Fr. John W. Wishard
Ordained: 1962
Pled no contest in 1980 for abuse of a child and received five years’ probation. Returned to ministry in 1987. Retired. May have been laicized in 2002.
Fr. Philip Mark Wolfe
Ordained: 1980
Convicted in 1989 for abusing boy and sentenced to one year in jail. Several other accusers as well. Settlements in 1992 and 2002. Sued twice more in 2009. Died by suicide in 1994.
Fr. William J. Wood
Ordained: 1965
Allegedly abused minor in 2002 (reported same year). Died in 2014.
Bishop George Patrick Ziemann
Ordained: 1967
Sued by priest (1999) for extortion and sexual misconduct; resigned as Bishop of Santa Rosa Diocese as a result. Sued again in 2002, this time for alleged abuse of minors in 1968. Three known accusers. Named in 2003 lawsuit involving twenty-eight priests. Died in 2009.
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