Among the priests under investigation is Lawrence Hecker. In publishing this list, it is not our intent to re-victimize those who have already been so wounded by the actions of some clerics who served in our diocese over the past one hundred sixty-five years. Review of Fr. A settlement was made with the victim in 2012. Learn more about reporting sexual abuse and assault here >. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Fr. Review of Fr. He has also served as an editor and contributor for several legal journals. Theordore Lelieveld (name added Sept. 20, 2019), Fr. Fr. 1980 to 1989 Five cases This form goes to the Diocese of Alexandria Communications Office. Learn more about child sexual abuse statutes in Louisiana here >. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana. The recently enacted three-year retroactive window for survivors will likely lead to more lawsuits against the dioceses. John P. Dolan, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant, and faith-filled diocese their home. Priest celebrating the traditional Latin Mass at the church of St Pancratius, Rome / Thoom/Shutterstock Washington D.C., Feb 27, 2023 / 17:28 pm (CNA). Along with the need for justice, we must, at the same time, seek the healing grace that can come only from Our Savior who has ransomed us from the darkness of sin and death. You will find our stories about the Baton Rouge, Houma-Thibodaux and New Orleans lists on that page, as well as all of our stories related to this issue. Bishop Greco asked for and received Fr. The priest, the Rev. Francis and Anne Church, Kolin. Call the Louisiana statewide hotline at 1-888-411-1333 to find resources near you. All Rights Reserved. This evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Gilbert Gauthe of the Diocese of Lafayette shined a light into the darkness of this evil in the life of the Church. 2023 Diocese of Alexandria. Father Johannes Busch will be on a temporary leave as parochial vicar of Saint Maria Goretti Parish in San Jose to work in his home Diocese of Mainz, Germany.. Father Jonathan Cuarto - parochial vicar of Saint Clare Parish in Santa Clara will go on a temporary leave of absence effective April 10, 2022. Rogers file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of minors. If you are looking for basic needs assistance, please contact Catholic Charities of Central LA. 5. 3. Father Peter Faulk is appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Margaret Church, Boyce, St. Cyril Chapel, Flatwoods and St. Margaret Mary Chapel, Gorum, while retaining his position as Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Alexandria. Diocese of Alexandria (in America) 21 January 1890: Erected: Archdiocese of Kingston (Glengarry, Stormont, and Cornwall Counties) . Nino Viviano (name added June 21, 2019), Fr. This was done with a view to publish a list of the names of those clergy (bishops, priests and deacons), living and deceased, who we believe could be credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. The 90-year-old priest is already accused of abusing many children. Bressler died in 1990. Retrieved July 22, 2021. If asking a question about a church, school or ministry, please state the name. Most Reverend David P. Talley, M.S.W., J.C.D. Fr. The Lafayette Diocese paid millions to settle claims with Gauthes victims. Fr. Van Hoorns file in 2019 showed further evidence of another allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor. If suspected abuse is related to a diocesan/church/school program, or if abuse occurred by anyone acting in Church services, a report should then also be made to the diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Lee Kneipp, Clinical Psychologist at 318-542-9805. Fr. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegation were deemed credible. Dir. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in June 2019 and the allegation was deemed credible. The three-year window opened on August 1, 2021. Beginning in August of 2018, a group of lay leaders and a group of our clergy have assisted me in a complete study of our records of all the clergy that have served in our parishes, missions, institutions and schools. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. 4WWL. The majority of the documented cases of abuse occurred in the 1950s, 60s and 70s: 1940 to 1949 One case Settlements were made in 2004 and in 2005. I believe, together with all the members of the Permanent Review Board, that we have done what we can to present as truthful and as thorough a record of the alleged instances of sexual abuse by clerics against minors during our long history. Monsignor William O'Hanlon Diocese of Alexandria Ordained: 1949 Died: 2001 Assignment History: 1949 - 1974: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (Alexandria, LA) 1960s - 1974: St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church (Shreveport, LA) 1974 - 1989: Holy Trinity Church (Shreveport, LA) 1989 - 2001: St. Joseph Cemetery (Shreveport, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor William O . Fr. The allegation was deemed credible. Van Hoorn was suspended from active ministry by Bishop Graves in 1979. Names of Clergy accused (released February 6, 2019). The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. When this occurs, the police are notified and our Victims Assistance Coordinator begins his service to the victim while an assessor begins an investigation for the Permanent Review Board. Richard Mitchell, Vice - Chancellor. This publication of the names of the clerics listed above is not a declaration of their guilt. Montreal Rd, Cornwall ON K6H 1B4 * 613-933-1138 Login. Diocese of Alexandria. Department of Children and Family Services. Retrieved July 22, 2021. Pamela Delrie Father Brian Seiler is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of Sorrows Church, both in Moreauville. Joan Ferguson and Cari Terracina Bruce Miller, JCL, Judicial Vicar Emeritus, Catholic Foundation of North-Central Louisiana, The Jesuit Spirituality Center at St. Charles College, USCCB Justice, Peace, and Human Development. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1973 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2005. Allison died in 1986. Chad Partain, Chancellor Father Blake Deshautelle is appointed Pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Mansura. Reverend Maurice M. Akwa from Priest in Residence at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria was effective May 9, 2022. Allegations of sexual abuse of a boy dating to 1973 was brought before a Permanent . http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection/charter.cfm. Diocese of Alexandria, Permanent Review Board Members: The Permanent Review Board of the Diocese of Alexandria in their study of each case unanimously agreed to the publication of these names. Fr. Statistics: 50 parishes, 69 priests (65 diocesan, 4 religious), 23 deacons, 24 lay religious (7 brothers, 17 sisters), 11 seminarians (2020) Celebrations. Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male and female minors dating back to the 1960s were brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004 and again in 2005 and were deemed credible. Specifically, the agency is looking into cases of clergy members taking children across state lines to molest them. Thank you! (N.D.) Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect. Father John Brocato, presently on deployment with the Air National Guard, is appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Joseph Church, Colfax, and St. Patrick Church, Montgomery, while retaining his commitment to the Air National Guard. Call the departments reporting hotline at 855-4LA-KIDS (52-5437). The Rev . Msgr. Settlements were made with the victims in 2006 and 2017. Father Dale Meade is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Pineville. 2023 Diocese of Alexandria. Andries was laicized in 2007. Fr. 1741: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria / Alexandrin(us) Coptorum (Latin) Many Catholic clergy members in Louisiana have been accused of sexually abusing children. Led by the Most Rev. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1962 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004. Settlements were paid to the victims in 2005 and in 2017. For additional information on the policies that govern the matters discussed above, please visit Luke LaFleur. Fr. The work has been a painful but necessary examination of the past. The Diocese of Shreveport has set up an anonymous and completely confidential phone line for you to report instances of known or suspected misuse of parish, school or diocesan assets including fraud, excessive waste or abuse. Fr. Review of Fr. Fr. Father Jacob Thomas is granted permission to re-enter retirement. This action has been done to offer the people of this diocese a complete record of those clerics that have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors. Hannon left the diocese in 1963. History. Claire Lemoine Gagns file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1980s. Senesac died in 1966. A priest of the Society of Jesus. (N.D.) Victims Assistance Coordinator. To insure the most thorough process of examination in these cases, a special ad-hoc committee of the Review Board was established to review all the case histories of the Review Board from its inception up to the present day, along with all the information gleaned from the file review. An allegation was made of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor in 1994. Contact us today at 855-485-1673 or send an email to find out your legal options. Fr. Review of Fr. Van Hoorn died in 2006. Prior to 1986, the area was part of the Alexandria Diocese. Dekeukelares file in 2019 showed evidence of an allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1982. We have been handling clergy abuse cases for decades and have the experience you need to seek justice for what happened to you. A system of examination was established by which every file held by our Diocese of Alexandria would be reviewed by two sets of examiners: one comprised of the chancellor and vice-chancellor and one comprised of laity from our Permanent Review Board and other lay readers appointed by me. If asking a question about a church, school or ministry, please state the name. Washington D.C., Feb 27, 2023 / 17:28 pm. Bruce Miller, JCL, Judicial Vicar Emeritus, Catholic Foundation of North-Central Louisiana, The Jesuit Spirituality Center at St. Charles College, USCCB Justice, Peace, and Human Development. The archdiocese is facing a growing number of clergy abuse lawsuits. Father Ryan Humphries is re-appointed Pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Church, Tallulah. Robitaille retired in May 1990 and died on July 27, 1998 at the age of 72. 1990 to 2002 One case. This list does not include diocesan staff or volunteers facing abuse claims. The window will close on July 31, 2024. In Louisiana, there is no civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims. Fr. Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306 The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. During this period, victims can file a claim no matter how long ago the sexual abuse happened. If you are looking for basic needs assistance, please contact Catholic Charities of Central LA. The Diocese found the allegations to be unsubstantiated but the claimants were permitted to participate in the IRCP. Link to the Diocese of Alexandria, LA Credibly Accused List. Alexandria Ultra Suite, Merrillville, IN 46410. Deacon Jones was suspended from active ministry when the allegation was made known in 1986. Phone: 504-522-5019, Dr. Lee Kneipp, Clinical Psychologist | Victims Assistance Coordinator Below you will find the entire text of the Bishops letter, as posted on the diocese website here. Adrian Molenschot (name added June 21, 2019). Fr. Like many of you, I was horrified and scandalized to read the results of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report published in the summer of 2018 detailing the history of sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic clergy against minors over so many decades. . https://www.diocesealex.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Code-of-Pastoral-Conduct.pdf, For the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People: Lousiana lawmakers passed a bill to eliminate the legal deadline for child sex abuse claims. Gilbert Gauthe was a priest in the Diocese of Lafayette and a chaplain for the Boy Scouts of America. Valez-Lopez was removed from public ministry in the Diocese of Alexandria. 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