Archdiocese of Baltimore
List of Clergy Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Originally published September 26, 2002
Posted on this site with the approval of the
Archdiocese of Baltimore
The following is a list of priests and brothers who have served
in the Archdiocese Of Baltimore and have been accused of child sexual
abuse, according to church officials.
The list includes some men who have admitted abusing children,
as well as some who have denied any improper conduct. A number of
the allegations cannot be corroborated, according to the archdiocese.
In a few instances, the archdiocese said, it excluded allegations
from the list when an investigation concluded that the facts did
not indicate that sexual abuse occurred.
This list also does not include 26 priests and brothers about whom
the archdiocese received reports of sexual abuse after their death.
Those reports involve two cases of alleged abuse in the 1930s, a
number of incidents in the 1940s through 1960s, and one case each
from the 1970s and early 1980s. While the archdiocese said it had
no reason to disbelieve the victims, officials said they decided
not to disclose the names of the accused because the archdiocese
cannot question them.
- Archdiocese Of Baltimore
Accused priests of Archdiocese Of Baltimore
Thomas Bauernfeind
In 1987, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Thomas Bauernfeind
in the mid-1970s. Bauernfeind retired in the late 1990s, and in
April 2002 his faculties to perform ministry were removed. Bauernfeind
served at St. Francis of Assisi (Harford Road) from 1964 to 1968,
at Holy Cross in 1968, at the Catholic Center from 1968 to 1978
(while residing at St. Anthony of Padua), at St. Mark (Catonsville)
from 1978 to 1979, at St. Lawrence (Woodlawn) from 1979 to 1988,
at Our Lady Queen of Peace from 1988 to 1991, at St. Anthony of
Padua from 1992 to 1996, at Most Precious Blood from 1995 to 1996
and at St. Alphonsus from 1996 until his retirement in 1998.
Maurice Blackwell
In 1993, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Maurice Blackwell
in the early 1990s. This allegation was denied by Blackwell. In
1998, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Blackwell beginning
in the late 1960s, and Blackwell admitted the allegation. The archdiocese
removed Blackwell's faculties to function as a priest in 1998. In
2002, additional individuals alleged sexual abuse in the 1960s to
1970s. Earlier this year, Blackwell was shot by a man who said he'd
been sexually assaulted as a teen-ager by the priest. Blackwell
served at St. Bernardine from 1974 to 1979 and at St. Edward from
1979 to 1998.
John Carney
In 1991, an individual alleged sexual abuse by John Carney in the
early 1970s. Carney denied the allegation in 1991, but upon being
confronted again in 1995 he acknowledged that he had engaged in
inappropriate conduct. The archdiocese removed his faculties to
perform any ministry at that time. Carney served at Our Lady of
Victory from 1963 to 1968 and from 1970 to 1972, at St. Peter (Westernport)
from 1968 to 1969 and at St. Philip Neri (Linthicum) from 1969 to
1970. From 1972 to 1982 he served as chaplain at Caton Nursing Home
and chaplain at Mount Wilson State Hospital. He resided at St. Clement
(Lansdowne) in 1972, at St. Agnes from 1973 to 1977 and at St. Peter
(Baltimore) from 1977 to 1981. Carney served as a chaplain at Misericordia
Hospital in Philadelphia from 1982 to 1995 while residing at Holy
Cross and St. Augustine (Elkridge).
Brian Cox
In 1995, the archdiocese was informed by a third party that Brian
Cox had engaged in sexual abuse in 1981. Cox admitted to sexual
misconduct with minors from 1979 to 1985. The archdiocese removed
his faculties to perform any ministry and placed him on administrative
leave. Against the recommendation of the archdiocese, in 1996 Cox
returned to Resurrection Farm, a facility not affiliated with the
archdiocese. In 1995 and 1996, the archdiocese made numerous public
statements about Cox's misconduct, sought information on other possible
victims and informed the community that the archdiocese did not
approve of Cox's return to Resurrection Farm or the use of Resurrection
Farm for any youth activities. In
March 2002, another individual alleged sexual abuse by Cox from
about 1978 to 1980. Cox was charged with child sexual offenses in
May 2002. Cox has had no faculties within the archdiocese since
1995. Cox became a priest of the archdiocese Of Baltimore in 1981.
Previously, he had served as a priest of the Josephite religious
society at St. Pius V from 1968 to 1973, at Resurrection House from
1970 to 1977, as chaplain at Archbishop Keough High School from
1975 to 1978 and as summer chaplain at Johns Hopkins Hospital in
1978. He served at St. John (Westminster) from 1978 to 1989 and
assisted at St. John (Westminster) and St. Peter (Libertytown) from
1989 to 1995 while working without assignment from the archdiocese
at Resurrection Farm.
James Dowdy
In 1993, an individual alleged sexual abuse by James Dowdy in the
late 1970s to early 1980s. Dowdy admitted to sexual abuse involving
two minors. The archdiocese removed Dowdy from his position as associate
pastor and removed his faculties to perform any ministry. Dowdy
served at St. John (Hydes) in 1969, outside of the archdiocese at
St. Thomas Seminary (California) from 1969 to 1971, at Annunciation
from 1971 to 1972, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Woodlawn) from
1972 to 1975, at St. Mark (Catonsville) from 1975 to 1980, at St.
Jerome from 1980 to 1989, on education leave from 1989 to 1990,
at St. Matthew in 1990, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary from 1991 to
1992 and at St. Joseph (Cockeysville) from 1992 to 1993.
Frederick Duke
In 1988, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Frederick Duke.
At that time, Duke was retired, blind, in very poor health and not
able to engage in any kind of ministry. Duke admitted to sexually
abusing numerous minors between 1949 and 1961. Duke died in 1992.
He served at Shrine of Little Flower from 1942 to 1961, at St. Mary
(Lonaconing) from 1961 to 1967, at St. John (Frederick) from 1967
to 1971, at St. Mark (Catonsville) from 1971 to 1978, at St. Bernard
from 1978 to 1979 and at Our Lady of Sorrows from 1979 until his
retirement in 1987.
Kenneth Farabaugh
In 1993, the archdiocese was informed by a third party that an
individual alleged sexual abuse by Kenneth Farabaugh in the mid-1980s.
The individual declined to cooperate with the archdiocese and, to
avoid further communication, hastily denied the allegation without
providing further information at that time. Farabaugh also denied
the allegation. In 2000, the same alleged victim met with the archdiocese
and related detailed allegations of sexual abuse by Farabaugh. The
additional information was reported by the archdiocese to civil
authorities, who were
investigating Farabaugh at the time of his death. Farabaugh died
Dec. 12, 2000.
He served at Immaculate Heart of Mary from 1963 to 1964, at St.
Bernardine from 1964 to 1967, at St. Peter (Westernport) in 1967,
at St. Paul
Latin High School from 1967 to 1969, at Cardinal Gibbons High School
from 1969 to 1980, at John Carroll High School from 1980 to 1992
and at St. Ignatius (Hickory) from 1992 to 2000.
Joseph Gallagher
In 1986, the archdiocese was informed by someone other than the
victim that an individual alleged sexual abuse by Joseph Gallagher
in about 1980. At that time, the victim was an adult. Gallagher
had retired in 1985. In 1993, the victim met with the archdiocese
and related allegations of sexual abuse. At that time, Gallagher
admitted inappropriate conduct and his faculties to perform ministry
were removed. Gallagher served at the Basilica of the Assumption
from 1955 to 1962, at Villa Maria (chaplain) from 1962 to 1963,
as a faculty member at St. Paul's Latin High School from 1962 to
1963, at Mission Helpers (chaplain) from 1964 to 1966, at St. Mary's
Seminary (faculty) from 1967 to 1976, and as a weekend assistant
at Resurrection (Ellicott City), St. Lawrence, Cathedral of Mary
Our Queen, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and at the CYO House from 1976
until his retirement in 1985.
Marion Helowicz
In 1988, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Marion Helowicz
in the early 1980s. Later that year, Helowicz pleaded guilty to
a sexual offense involving that individual. Helowicz's faculties
to perform ministry were removed in 1988. Between 1990 and 1993
two other individuals alleged that Helowicz had sexually abused
them in the early 1980s. Helowicz served at St. Michael (Frostburg)
from 1974 to 1980, at St. John the Evangelist (Severna Park) from
1980 to 1981, at St. Stephen (Bradshaw) from 1981 to 1984 and at
St. Mary (Cumberland) from 1984 to 1988.
Robert Hopkins
In 1995, two individuals alleged sexual abuse by Robert Hopkins
in the 1970s. When confronted about these allegations, Hopkins admitted
to sexual misconduct with a number of minors from the late 1950s
to early 1980s. Hopkins had retired just prior to the receipt of
these allegations and his faculties to perform any ministry were
removed. Hopkins served at St. Mary (Cumberland) from 1948 to 1962,
at Our Lady of Hope from 1962 to 1968, at St. Jerome from 1968 to
1971, at St. Mary (Lonaconing) from 1971 to 1982 and at St. Patrick
(Cumberland) from 1982 to 1995.
Joseph Kruse
In late 1987, Joseph Kruse admitted to sexual abuse from the mid-
to late 1980s. In 1987 he was removed from his parish, received
treatment and was assigned to hospital ministry. He left ministry
permanently in 1989. Kruse served at St. John (Westminster) from
1982 to 1984, at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen from 1984 to 1987 and
as Franklin Square Hospital chaplain from 1988 to 1989 while residing
at Our Lady Queen of Peace.
Ross LaPorta
In 1999, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Ross LaPorta in
the 1960s. In 1999, LaPorta was retired and living out of state.
LaPorta denied the allegations. His faculties to perform ministry
were removed. LaPorta served at St. Matthew from 1951 to 1963, at
St. Charles Borromeo from 1963 to 1971, at St. Bernard (Baltimore)
from 1971 to 1978, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Woodlawn) from
1978 to 1991 and at St. Mark (Catonsville) from 1991 until his retirement
in 1998.
Francis LeFevre
In 1987, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Francis LeFevre.
LeFevre admitted to sexual misconduct with numerous minors in the
1970s and 1980s, and the archdiocese removed him from his parish.
After completing residential treatment, LeFevre was prohibited from
engaging in any youth ministry and assigned to an administrative
job in the Catholic Center. In 1989, LeFevre continued in his administrative
job but his faculties to perform public ministry were removed. In
1995, LeFevre was removed from his administrative job because of
allegations relating to the mid-1970s. LeFevre served at St. Anthony
(Baltimore) from 1971 to 1977, as assistant director of the Vocations
Office from 1976 to 1979, at St. John (Hydes) from 1979 to 1980,
at St. Ursula from 1980 to 1987, and at the Catholic Center in data
management (while residing at Our Lady Queen of Peace and Our Lady
of Perpetual Help, Woodlawn) from 1987 until being placed on leave
of absence in 1995.
Father Robert Lentz
In 2002, two individuals alleged sexual abuse by Father Robert
Lentz in the mid to late 1960s. He has been placed on administrative
leave and his faculties to function as a priest have been suspended.
He served at St Mark (Catonsville) from 1964 to 1973, at Cardinal
Gibbons High School from 1973 to 1974, with the Catholic Youth Organization
from 1973 to 1976, as the Director of the Archdiocesan Youth Office
from 1976 to 1978, at St. Augustine (Elkridge) from 1978 to 1980,
at Church of the Ascension from 1981 to 1983, at Prince of Peace
from 1983 to 1988, at St. Pius X from 1988 to 1990, at St. Mark
(Fallston) from 1990 to1991, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help from
1991 to 1997, and at St. Dominic from 1998 to 2002.
George Loskarn
In 2002, an individual alleged sexual abuse by George Loskarn in
the late 1960s. Loskarn admitted the allegation, and the archdiocese
removed him from his parish and removed his faculties to perform
ministry. Loskarn served at St. Bernard Parish from 1965 to 1972,
at St. Michael (Overlea) from 1972 to 1975, at St. Thomas More from
1975 to 1985 and at St. Dominic from 1985 until his removal in 2002.
Ronald Mardaga
In 1986, Ronald Mardaga admitted to sexually abusing a minor in
the late 1970s. Mardaga's faculties were removed in 1986. Mardaga
served as a seminarian at Our Lady of Good Counsel, was ordained
in 1980, and served at Resurrection (Ellicott City) in 1980 and
from 1981 to 1984, at St. Pius X from 1980 to 1981 and at St. Stephen
from 1984 to 1986.
A. Joseph Maskell
In 1992, an individual alleged sexual abuse by A. Joseph Maskell
between 1968 and 1972. Maskell denied the allegation but agreed
to undergo residential evaluation. The initial allegation could
not be corroborated, and Maskell returned to active ministry in
1993 to 1994. After additional allegations of abuse surfaced in
1994, the archdiocese placed Maskell on a leave of absence and removed
his faculties. He died in 2001. Maskell served at Sacred Heart of
Mary (Baltimore) from 1965 to 1966, at St. Clement (Lansdowne) from
1966 to 1968 and at Our Lady of Victory from 1968 to 1970. He lived
and assisted at St. Clement (Lansdowne) while serving at Archbishop
Keough High School from 1970 to 1975 and at the Division of Schools
from 1975 to 1980. He served at Annunciation from 1980 to 1982,
at Holy Cross from 1982 to 1992 and at St. Augustine (Elkridge)
from 1993 until being placed on administrative leave in 1994.
Ronald Michaud
In 1989, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Ronald Michaud in
the mid-1970s. Upon receiving this claim, the archdiocese notified
the Diocese of Portland (Maine), where Michaud was then a priest,
which resulted in his being removed from ministry. Michaud served
at St. Ann (Hagerstown) from 1973 to 1976 and at St. Rose of Lima
from 1977 to 1978. In 1979, Michaud requested and was received as
a priest of the Diocese of Portland (his home) and served there
from 1979 to 1989.
John Mike
Beginning in 1987, several individuals alleged physical and sexual
abuse by John Mike in the mid-1970s to 1987. In 1987, the archdiocese
removed Mike's faculties to perform ministry. Shortly thereafter,
criminal charges were brought against Mike, who pleaded guilty to
child abuse. Mike served at Most Precious Blood from 1974 to 1975,
at Ascension (Halethorpe) from 1975 to 1981 and at St. Louis (Clarksville)
from 1981 to 1987.
Charles Rouse
In 1995, Charles Rouse disclosed that he had engaged in sexual
misconduct with minors in the 1970s. Rouse resigned from his pastoral
position and has had no faculties to perform any ministry since
that time. Rouse served at St. Elizabeth of Hungary from 1976 to
1981, at St. Mark (Catonsville) from 1981 to 1983, at St. Isaac
Jogues from 1983 to 1990, at St. Anthony of Padua from 1990 to 1992
and at St. Rose of Lima from 1992 to 1994.
William Simms
Beginning in 1985, numerous individuals alleged sexual abuse by
William Simms from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Simms admitted
to sexual misconduct with numerous minors. In 1985, Simms was removed
from his assignment. After completing more than two years of residential
treatment (including a few months of supervised ministry at Sacred
Heart Hospital in Cumberland while residing at St. Patrick, Cumberland,
in 1986), Simms was assigned to an administrative job at the Tribunal
in the Catholic Center from 1987 to May 2002. Simms served at the
Basilica of the Assumption from 1962 to 1966, at St. Joseph (Cockeysville)
from 1966 to 1971, at St. Ursula from 1971 to 1978, at St. Joseph
(Buckeystown) from 1978 to 1981 and at St. Andrew by the Bay from
1981 to 1985. He resided at the South Baltimore Clergy Residence
on Warren Avenue from 1987 to 1992
and at St. Thomas Aquinas from 1992 to June 2002.
David Smith
In 2002, an individual alleged sexual abuse by David Smith in the
early 1970s. Smith had requested a leave of absence in 2000 for
unrelated reasons, and he has had no faculties to perform ministry
since that time. Smith has denied the allegation. Smith served at
St. Mark (Catonsville) from 1973 to 1980, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
(Essex) from 1980 to 1992 and at Our Lady of Good Counsel from 1992
to 2000.
Thomas Smith
In 1988, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Thomas Smith in
the early 1960s. Smith admitted to sexual misconduct with numerous
minors in the 1960s. After a psychiatric evaluation, Smith was permitted
to continue in ministry but prohibited from working with children.
In 1993, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Smith in the early
1980s. When confronted with the new allegation and his removal from
the pastorate at St. Stephen Parish, Smith denied the allegation
and then committed suicide. Since 1993, numerous individuals have
reported sexual abuse by Smith in the 1960s to early 1980s. Smith
served at St. Jane Frances (Riviera Beach) from 1950 to 1952, at
St. Michael (Overlea) from 1952 to 1970, at Most Precious Blood
from 1970 to 1973 and at St. Stephen (Bradshaw) from 1973 to 1993.
Michael Spillane
In 1991, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Michael Spillane.
Spillane admitted to sexual misconduct with a number of minors from
the mid-1970s to early 1980s, and his faculties to perform public
ministry were removed. In 2002, an individual alleged sexual abuse
by Spillane occurring in the late 1960s. Spillane served at St.
Thomas More from 1969 to 1973, at St. Paul (Ellicott City) from
1973 to 1975, at Our Lady of Fields in 1975 and at St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton from 1975 to 1986. He worked at the Federation of Diocesan
Liturgical Commission in Washington from
1986 until his resignation in 2002.
Edmund Stroup
In 1992, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Edmund Stroup in
about 1960. His faculties to perform any ministry were removed after
this allegation. Stroup had retired in 1990. Reports of sexual abuse
were raised regarding Stroup in 1975 and again in 1981. In 1981,
Stroup was sent for residential treatment and returned to hospital
ministry until his retirement. Stroup died in 2001. In 2002, the
archdiocese has received a number of reports of sexual abuse by
Stroup. Stroup served at St. Charles Borromeo from 1949 to 1955,
at St. John (Westminster) from 1955 to
1961, at St. Vincent de Paul from 1961 to 1973, at St. Rita from
1973 to 1975, at Holy Rosary in 1976, at St. Clement Mary Hofbauer
from 1976 to 1977, at Our Lady of Sorrows and Holy Family Mission
(Davidsonville) from 1977 to 1979, at Holy Family Mission (Davidsonville)
from 1980 to 1981 and was in residence at St. Ursula and Immaculate
Conception (Towson) while serving at Greater Baltimore Medical Center
as chaplain from 1982 to 1990.
Jerome Toohey
In 1993, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Jerome Toohey in
the mid- to late 1980s. Toohey denies the allegation. This matter
was widely covered in the news media. Toohey served at St. Francis
of Assisi from 1977 to 1984, and as chaplain at Calvert Hall High
School from 1982 to 1993 and chaplain to the deaf community from
1984 to 1993. During the 1980s to early 1990s, Toohey also served
on the board of directors for John Carroll High School and assisted
at St. John (Hydes). He has been on leave, without faculties to
perform ministry, since 1993.
Gerald Tragesser
In 1958, Gerald Tragesser was accused of sexual abuse in the mid-
to late 1950s. In 1958, Tragesser was sent for treatment in New
Mexico and never returned for assignment in Maryland. Tragesser
served at Immaculate Heart of Mary from 1956 to 1957 and at St.
Clare in 1958.
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Possession of child pornography
Thomas Rydzewski
In December 2001, federal investigators arrested Rydzewski on charges
of child pornography. Rydzewski's faculties to perform ministry
were removed, and he entered a residential treatment program. In
July 2002, he pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child
pornography. Rydzewski served at St. Agnes from 1998 to 1999 and
at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen from 2000 to 2001. Parents and
parishioners at these parishes were informed of the charges and
encouraged to contact the archdiocese if they were aware of any
abuse. The archdiocese cooperated with investigators. The archdiocese
is not aware of any accusation of sexual contact between Rydzewski
and any minor.
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Accused religious priests and brothers
James Avant - Capuchin
In 1993, a woman alleged that her child had been sexually abused
by James Avant in the early 1970s. These allegations were reported
to the Capuchins. Avant had left the Capuchins in 1990. Avant served
at Morgan State University starting in 1972, at St. Martin (Baltimore)
from 1972 to 1978 and at the Charles Lwanga Center from 1979 to
1984.
Frederick Brinkmann - Redemptorist
In 1996, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Frederick Brinkmann
during the late 1970s. The archdiocese informed the Redemptorists
of this allegation. Brinkmann served at St. Michael (Baltimore)
from 1977 to 1978.
Gerald Bugge - Redemptorist
In 1985, Gerald Bugge admitted to engaging in inappropriate sexual
activities with a minor in 1985. These allegations were reported
to the Redemptorists, and Bugge's faculties were removed. Bugge
served at St. Mary (Annapolis) from 1974 to 1980 and in 1985.
Douglas Carroll - Pallotine
In 1990, the Pallotines informed the archdiocese that Douglas Carroll
admitted soliciting an underage individual in another state. Carroll
was removed from ministry in 1990 and was laicized in 1998. Carroll
served at St. Leo from 1985 to 1988.
Richard Deakin - Capuchin
In 1990, an individual reported to the archdiocese that Richard
Deakin had sexually abused her child during the 1980s. The archdiocese
informed the Capuchins of the allegation. Deakin had left the priesthood
and Capuchins in 1988, and pleaded guilty to sex offenses relating
to this allegation in 1990. He served at St. Martin (Baltimore)
from 1983 to 1987.
Donald Dimitroff - Christian Brother
In 1997, the archdiocese learned from the Christian Brothers that
an individual alleged sexual abuse by Donald Dimitroff in the early
1980s. Dimitroff served at Bishop Walsh High School from 1981 to
1983 and assisted with computer classes at St. Frances Academy in
Baltimore in the early 1990s. He lived at the Christian Brothers
residence at Calvert Hall High School from 1991 to 2002.
John Duggan - Jesuit
In 2002, a man alleged to the archdiocese that his child had been
sexually abused by John Duggan in the late 1960s to early 1970s.
Duggan served at Loyola Blakefield High School from 1968 to 1970.
Joseph Gerg - Benedictine
In 1997, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Joseph Gerg in the
late 1960s to early 1970s. The archdiocese reported this allegation
to the Benedictines. Gerg served at St. Benedict (Baltimore) from
1967 to 1969.
Paul Knapp - Redemptorist
In 1993, the archdiocese learned from the Redemptorists that an
individual alleged sexual abuse by Paul Knapp about 20 years earlier.
Knapp served as associate pastor at St. Mary (Annapolis) from 1973
to 1981. He left the priesthood in 1995.
Anthony Lorento - Pallotine
In 1994, an individual alleged to the archdiocese sexual abuse
by Anthony Lorento in the early 1980s. The archdiocese informed
the Pallotines of the allegation. Lorento resided at the Pallotine
Mission Office on Paca Street from 1978 to 1980 and served at St.
Leo from 1980 to 1982.
Arthur Maurer - Josephite
In 1997, the archdiocese learned that Arthur Maurer had pleaded
guilty in 1993 to a child sex offense that occurred out of state
in 1992. Maurer died in 1993. He served at St. Francis Xavier from
1960 to 1961. He lived in Baltimore from 1966 to 1970, including
service as a chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital. He was retired and
living in Baltimore from 1992 to 1993.
Timothy Murphy - Trinitarian
In 1999, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Timothy Murphy in
the late 1960s to early 1970s. The archdiocese notified the Trinitarians
of this allegation, and Murphy's faculties to perform ministry were
removed. Murphy served at DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville)
from 1967 to 1969, at St. Charles Borromeo (Pikesville) from 1969
to 1972, at Holy Trinity Monastery from 1991 to 1999 and as part-time
chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital (Towson) from 1997 to 1999.
Robert Newman - Sons of Charity
In 1987, the archdiocese learned that Robert Newman had admitted
sexually abusing several minors between the 1970s and the mid-1980s.
The archdiocese informed the Sons of Charity of the incidents. Newman's
faculties were removed. Newman served at St. Jerome (Baltimore)
from 1982 to 1985 and at Most Precious Blood from 1985 to 1987.
Henry O'Toole - Redemptorist
In 1992, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Henry O'Toole during
the early 1970s. The archdiocese notified the Redemptorists of this
allegation. O'Toole served at Our Lady of Fatima from 1962 to 1980
and at St. Wenceslaus (Baltimore) from 1980 to 1983.
Dennis Pecore - Salvatorian
In 2002, an individual alleged sexual abuse in the mid-1970s by
Dennis Pecore. The archdiocese notified the Salvatorians of the
allegation. Pecore served at Holy Trinity (Glen Burnie) from 1975
to 1976. The archdiocese has learned that after he left Maryland,
Pecore became a priest and was later twice convicted of child sex
offenses in Wisconsin. He was defrocked in 1995.
Thomas Rochacewicz - Redemptorist
In 1987, an individual alleged sexual abuse by Thomas Rochacewicz
in the early 1980s. The archdiocese notified the Redemptorists of
the allegation. Later, the archdiocese received additional allegations
against Rochacewicz that reportedly occurred in the mid-1970s to
mid-1980s. Rochacewicz served at St. Michael (Wolfe Street) from
1975 to 1986.
Francis Sweeney - Paulist
In 1993, Francis Sweeney disclosed that he had sexually abused
two individuals during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The archdiocese
contacted the Paulists regarding this admission, and Sweeney was
removed from active ministry. Sweeney served in campus ministry
at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County from 1972 to 1976
and again beginning in 1983; he served at the Catholic Community
at Relay from 1982 to 1992, and as chaplain at the Charlestown Retirement
Community and at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel (Baltimore) from
1992 to 1993.
James Toulas - Redemptorist
In 1993, an individual alleged sexual abuse by James Toulas during
the late 1960s and early 1970s at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Toulas admitted the abuse, which occurred while he was visiting
Baltimore. The archdiocese contacted the Redemptorists regarding
this allegation, and Toulas' faculties were removed. Toulas served
at Our Lady of Fatima from 1981 to 1993.
William Wehrle - Jesuit
Archdiocesan files reflect that William Wehrle was accused of sexual
abuse in the mid-1980s. As a result, Wehrle was removed from his
parish. Wehrle died in 1995. He served at St. Alphonsus (Woodstock)
from 1982 to 1985.
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