Jolt, Andy, Hen... - get your checkbooks out- Breaking News

[D1B]

Your pedophiles and your leaders who protect them will be needing more of your money.

ILLINOIS
Statement by Statement by Barbara Blaine of Chicago, president of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests ( 312-399-4747, SNAPblaine@gmail.com )

In a huge victory for innocent kids and a huge defeat for child molesters, Illinois’ governor has signed a bill permanently lifting the civil statute of limitations on child sex crimes

This measure will stop more sex offenders. It enables child sex abuse victims to expose dangerous predators in court. It enables employers and neighbors and even relatives to learn about and protect themselves from child molesters who otherwise would have stayed “under the radar.”
Illinois kids are safer now because more child molesters will face justice.

Kids are safest when predators are jailed. But that can’t always happen. So the next best option is to expose predators. Now, thankfully, Illinois lawmakers are letting more crime victims do this.

Recently, Governor Pat Quinn has also signed HB 1063 which eliminates the criminal statute of limitations on child sex crimes. This too is a huge step forward for the safety of kids.

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[Gil Dobie]

You better stay out of Illinois DICK1

[D1B]

You better stay out of Illinois DICK1

Dildobiestupid TM POTY Nomination!

[JoltinJoe]

Actually, the new law in Illinois permits a claimant to pursue a claim for sex abuse after the lapse of the statute of limitations if:
(i) the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged act; and
(ii) (a) there is corroborating physical evidence (and there never is) or (b) there is documentary evidence that a mandated reporter knew of the claim and did not report it.

This law actually strikes a fair balance, because the claimant has to have some corroborating evidence to bring the claim after the lapse of the statute of limitations.

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

The Illinois statute is a law which is fair to all.

[Bronco]

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Also includes school teachers I hope

[D1B]

Actually, the new law in Illinois permits a claimant to pursue a claim for sex abuse after the lapse of the statute of limitations if:
(i) the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged act; and
(ii) (a) there is corroborating physical evidence (and there never is) or (b) there is documentary evidence that a mandated reporter knew of the claim and did not report it.

This law actually strikes a fair balance, because the claimant has to have some corroborating evidence to bring the claim after the lapse of the statute of limitations.

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

The Illinois statute is a law which is fair to all.

Get you checkbook out. They'll need your money now, more than ever.

[D1B]

Actually, the new law in Illinois permits a claimant to pursue a claim for sex abuse after the lapse of the statute of limitations if:
(i) the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged act; and
(ii) (a) there is corroborating physical evidence (and there never is) or (b) there is documentary evidence that a mandated reporter knew of the claim and did not report it.

This law actually strikes a fair balance, because the claimant has to have some corroborating evidence to bring the claim after the lapse of the statute of limitations.

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

The Illinois statute is a law which is fair to all.

Bet there are lots of adults with scars and flesh discoloration from the brutal beatings and sexual assaults they took as children in the care of catholic monsters.

[Cap'n Cat]

Man, this kinda thing could free up some primo real estate in nice locations! Holy Foreclosures, Batman!

[houndawg]

Man, this kinda thing could free up some primo real estate in nice locations! Holy Foreclosures, Batman!

Make a great titty bar!

[D1B]

Actually, the new law in Illinois permits a claimant to pursue a claim for sex abuse after the lapse of the statute of limitations if:
(i) the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged act; and
(ii) (a) there is corroborating physical evidence (and there never is) or (b) there is documentary evidence that a mandated reporter knew of the claim and did not report it.

This law actually strikes a fair balance, because the claimant has to have some corroborating evidence to bring the claim after the lapse of the statute of limitations.

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

The Illinois statute is a law which is fair to all.

Joe are clergy mandated reporters?

[D1B]

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

Joe, there were hundreds of claims against the Diocese of Wilmington. So there were hundreds of drugged-out felons going after the church?

According to bishop-accountability.org, Wilmington had at least 40 pedophiles which means there were hundreds and most likely, thousands of rape and torture victims. Because of the cover up and the times these crimes took place, there were no doubt hundreds of pedophiles in that diocese. Tens of millions lost in numerous court cases, millions spent on lawyers and PR professionals - NOT TO MENTION THE THOUSANDS OF HONORABLE PARISHIONERS AND THEIR WALLETS WHO LEFT THE CHURCH BECAUSE THEIR PRIEST WERE RAPING CHILDREN.

When you minimize the crimes of your church, like you just did again, you become an accomplice in the scheme. Pedophiles and the people who protect them rely on people like you to legitimize their actions. Shame on you and shame on your church.

Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States

Viewed by Diocese: Wilmington, DE

Total Individuals: 39


Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments
Carley
Edward B. 1948 P Settled Diocesan Accused of abuse of boys in 1960s-1980s. Parent complained in 1957; nothing done. Another complained 1995. Suit filed 1997; dismissed on SOL. Name publicly released when one man settled for $65K in 2005. Retired in 1993; died 1998. Name on list of abusive priests released 11/16/06. More suits filed 12/06 & 7/08. 2006 suit settled 4/09 for $1.5M. Plaintiff died day after signing settlement. At least 3 other settlements 2010 & 2011. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 4.24.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.9.09; CBS 3 / KYW.com 02.14.05; News Journal 02.16.05; News Journal 11.21.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; NBC 10 12.28.06; News Journal 12.28.06; Daily Times 12.29.06; News Journal 12.29.06; News Journal 07.20.08; WDEL 07.29.08; News Journal 07.30.08; The Capitol 11.14.08
Assignments:
News Journal 10.28.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.12.10 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 2.16.12; News Journal 2.19.12 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington list of Acused Priests 219.12; News Journal 11.16.06
Clarahan
Eugene F. 1952 P Accused Diocesan Name released by Bp Saltarelli on 11/16/06 list of abusive priests. At that time, woman said she reported to his associate pastor in 1967 that Clarahan had abused a male friend of hers on a school trip. He did nothing and told her no one would believe her. Clarahan transferred to another parish in 1978 and then to MD in 1983. Removed from ministry 1993. Died 5/99. Three separate suits filed 10/08 alleging abuse in 1950s and 1960s. Two brothers filed suit 12/08. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
Obituary 5.99; Obituary from findagrave.com 05.28.99; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.18.06; Denver Post 10.03.08; News Journal (AP) 10.03.08; News Journal 10.04.08; WDEL 10.10.08; News Journal 10.12.08; AHN 10.13.08; AHN 10.18.08; News Journal 10.19.08; News Journal 12.19.08; WDEL 12.19.08; Personnel Files released by Diocese of Wilmington 02.16.12
Assignments:
Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Cornely
Francis P. 1949 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Died 1975. Personnel file released 2/12. On new list of accused priests 2/16/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Daleo
Paul 1977 P Sued Capuchin Franciscan Accused of molesting 2 youths. Confronted with allegations in 1993 and sent for treatment. Reassigned to an office job but left the order in 2003. One confidential settlement for $100,000 in 1995; another in 1996. Two new civil suits filed in 2008 and two other accusers known. Living in Jersey City 11/08 and performing baptisms, funeral rites and weddings. Another civil suit filed 3/09. 9 accusers settled 11/11 as part of $7M total settlement.. Wilmington, DE Source:
CBS 3 (AP) 5.7.08; Daily Times (AP) 5.8.08; News Journal 12.15.06 (2nd article); News Journal 5.7.08; News Journal 12.15.06; News Journal 07.20.08; WDEL 11.20.08; Jersey Journal 11.22.08; News Journal 03.16.09; News Journal 03.17.09; Philadelphia Daily News 02.14.11; News Journal 12.01.11; Reuters 12.01.11; News Journal 12.02.11; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
; News Journal 5.08.07
DeLuca
Francis G. 1958 P Convicted Diocesan Barred from ministry, sent for counseling & retired after multiple accusations in 1993 of abuse in 1960s. Criminally charged in 10/06 with abuse of 12-13 year old youth in Syracuse, NY around 2000. Name on list released 11/06. Pleaded guilty 6/28/07. 60 days in jail and 6 yrs probation 9/07. One suit settled 2/08. Multiple suits filed 2008-2009. Laicization 8/08. Diocese filed bankruptcy 10/09. Judge found for Plaintiff in civil trial 11/10. Damages awarded 12/2/10. Personnel file released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 10.22.06; Post Standard 10.22.06; News Journal 10.23.06; News Journal 10.25.06; Newsday 10.25.06; Post-Standard 10.25.06; News Journal 10.26.06; News Journal 10.27.06; News Journal 11.15.06; News Journal 06.28.07; Staten Island Advance 07.12.07; Post-Standard 07.14.07; News Journal 09.11.07; Post Standard 09.11.07; News Journal 09.21.07
Assignments:
News Journal 4.25.09 (add'l article); News Journal 12.1.10 (add'l article); News Journal 2.16.12 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 2.16.12; News Journal 2.19.12 (add'l article); The Dialog 11.16.06
Dempster
Douglas W. 1962 P Sued Diocesan In late 1960s, Dempster was charged with investigating allegations against his close friend, Frank DeLuca. He told the complaining family to never speak of the matter again so they thought church was taking care of the matter. Now credible allegation of abuse have been made against him. Name on list of abusive priests released by Bp Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1993 & claim settled. Suit filed against him personally. Lives in MD. Personnel file released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 11.21.05; News Journal 11.15.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.19.06; News Journal 07.18.08; News Journal 11.07.09; Pocono Record 11.28.09; News Journal 01.18.10; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Drelich
Robert B Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order release names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Drelich is one of the 12. He is living in monitored location in MD. Removed from ministry 2010. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11
Dreyer
Henry J. 1930 P Accused Diocesan Retired in 1966 and died in 1969. Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Personnel File released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Dudzinski, Jr.
Edward F. 1978 P Settled Diocesan Diocese knew pre-ordination about behavior with boys. Accused 1985 of abusing boy; placed on leave. Boy sued 1989; settled with diocese. Sent for treatment. Put on probation by VA Board of Counseling 10/10/02 for boundary violations with 2 male minors he was counseling. Ordered 5/16/03 to surrender counseling license after Board learned of the 1989 suit Named in 11/08 civil suit by family of youth who suicided 1987. Judge upheld right to sue 5/09. Laicized. Another suit filed 5/09. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 03.13.02; Virginia Board of Counseling 10.10.02; Virginia Board of Counseling 05.16.03; News Journal 06.22.03; News Journal 11.20.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 12.04.06; Washington Post 12.04.06; Commonweal 04.20.07; WDEL 11.13.08; News Journal 11.14.08; The Capital 11.14.08; News Journal 05.12.09; News Journal 05.15.09
Assignments:
News Journal 8.7.10 (add'l article); News Journal 7.29.11 (add'l article); Documents released by Wilmington Diocese 2.16.12 (add'l article); News Journal 2.19.12; News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Dunne Gerald M. 1977 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Placed on leave by Archdiocese of Philadelphia after 6/09 lawsuit filed in Delaware alleged he abused one youth approximately 30 yrs previously at Salesianum High School in Wilmington. No previous allegations are known and Dunne had passed both the Archdiocesan and Order's screening procedures. He has denied the allegation. Wilmington, DE Source:
Morning Call 7.5.09; Examiner 06.23.09; Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 06.23.09; Philadelphia Gay News 06.25.09
Gardiner
Richard F. 1968 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Died Oct. 10, 1989. Personnel file released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel File 02.16.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Gondek Albert J. 1966 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales In 10/07 man came forward to allege that Gondek had molested him at a summer camp in Maryland more than 45 yrs previously. An existing civil suit against Wilmington Diocese was amended to include charges against Gondek, who has been working in CharlotteNC diocese since at least 1989. Charlotte Bishop immediately placed him on leave. Charlotte bishop reinstated Gondek as active priest 12/07 after announcing that investigation had cleared him. Wilmington, DE Source:
Diocese of Charlotte Press Release 10.12.07; Newsday 10.12.07; WBOC 10.12.07; News 14 10.14.07; The Dispatch 10.18.07; My Fox WGHP 12.23.07; News Journal 12.24.07; The Dispatch 12.24.07; The Dispatch 12.27.07; Huliq Media 01.17.08
Grant
Richard N. 1968 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Accused in a suit filed in 4/09 of repeated sexual abuse of a high school boy in 1982-84, starting at age 16. The principal of the school, James W. O'Neill (accused by another student), apparently knew about Grant's abuse of the boy. Grant reportedly became a parish priest in FL in 1992 and died of AIDS in 1993. Name released as part of Oblate $24.8M 8/11 settlement with 40 individuals. Assigned at one time to Salesianum School. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11; News Journal 05.18.09; SNAP Press Release 10.20.10
Harney
Peter P. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Harney, a native of Ireland, graduated from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore and worked in MD and DE during his entire career. He retired 12/74. Apparently he was named in civil suit filed in DE in 2009 as his personnel file was to be released 11/09 byWilmington Diocese as part of diocese's bankruptcy filing. File finally released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 04.18.00; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12
Assignments:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Harvey
John X. 1957 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order releasenames of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Harvey was one of the 12. He died in 1971. One of his assignments was at Salesianum School. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11
Heckel
John F. 1944 P Sued Oblates of St. Franis de Sales Worked at St. Anthony of Padua in Wilmington between 1960-61. Accused of abuse by 1 at Salesianum High School in 1969 in suit filed 6/15/09. Died 6/21/02. Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of who filed suits in DE. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order release names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Heckel (spelled Heckle) was on the list. Wilmington, DE Source:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests; Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11; The Dialogue 9.1.11; John Roe 5 v. Oblates of St. Francis de Sales et al,, Superior Court New Castle County, Delaware, 09C-06-122 CLS 06.15.09; Burial Information from findagrave.com accessed 01.26.11
Hermley
Harold 1957 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Named in 4/09 civil suit by one man re abuse between 1970-1972 while a student at Salesianum School and during visits to NJ and Philadelphia. Previously taught in Alexandria, VA (Bishop Ireton 1964-1967--removed after possible allegations). Transferred to Philadelphia in 1972. Oblates in DE and PA announced $24.8M settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims who filed suits in DE. One of terms was release of names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Hermley was on list. Died 1983. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11; News Journal 04.25.09; John Roe 5 v. Oblates of St. Francis de Sales et al,, Superior Court New Castle County, Delaware, 09C-06-122 CLS 06.15.09
Irwin
William E. 1964 P Accused Diocesan In 4/02 anonymous caller accused Irwin of child abuse years ago. Irwin reported the call to diocesan officials & he was removed from active ministry. He was semi-retired at the time the allegations were made. Police say not enough info to justify an official investigation. Per 1/03 article, Irwin had officially resigned from his position and could no longer function as a priest. Worked in Maryland for 10 yrs between 1976-1986 before returning to Wilmington. Died 2005. Records released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 4.6.02; TV 6 WPVI 04.07.02; News Journal 04.10.02; News Journal 04.13.02; News Journal 01.28.03; News Journal 11.20.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Killion
Dennis 1980 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Removed 8/08 when Civil suit(s) alleged abuse of 4 boys at Salesianum High in Wilmington in mid-1980s. Two reported abuse at the time. Order did nothing. Worked in MD; also at Bishop Verot High in Ft. Myers, FL from 2006-2008. Just assigned to St. Bedethe Venerable in Holland PA when allegations made. More suits filed 9/08-4/10. All claims w Diocese settled 2/11. 2 men settled with Oblates 2/11 for $700K each. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Wilmington, DE Source:
Naples Daily News 8.4.08; News Journal 4.1.09; News Journal 8.5.08; News Journal 8.6.08; News Press 8.4.08; News-Journal 2.5.09; News-Press 8.5.08; News-Press 8.7.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.6.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.7.08; News Press 09.10.08; PWInsider 03.31.09; Naples Daily News 04.12.09; Patrick J. Wall 04.16.09; News Journal 04.17.09
Assignments:
News Journal 4.25.09 (add'l article); News Journal 02.19.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.4.11 (add'l article); Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article)
Lind, Jr.
John A. (Alfred J.) 1960 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of two boys in their early teens between 1963-1965. 1st youth was at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Transferred in 1965 and then allegedly abused the 2nd youth. Removed from active ministry 1966. Died 1997. One man received $68K settlement in 2004 and diocese was negotiating with the 2nd man in 2005. Named on 11/06 list of abusive priests released by the Bishop. Named in new civil suit by 1 man 1/09. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
Daily Times (AP) 1.6.09; Daily Times 1.8.09; News Journal 1.7.09; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 10.07.05; News Journal 11.21.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Mackiewicz
Leonard J. 1957 P Sued Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Named in civil suit filed 10/94 (shortly after his death) which alleged abuse of one youth in 1987. Removed from ministry 1987 and died 1994. Name on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Woman filed civil suit 8/08 alleging abuse in 1966 when she was 13. Suit also alleges that there were 9 other victims, including 2 minor males. A man filed separate suit 8/08 re abuse in 1970. 2 suits filed 9/08. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 9.6.08; Baltimore Sun 10.23.94; News Journal 11.16.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; Associated Press 08.15.08; News Journal 08.15.08; WBOC 08.15.08; WDEL 08.15.08; Annapolis Capital 08.23.08; Daily Times 08.23.08; News Journal 08.24.08; Daily Times 09.12.08; Daily Times 09.13.08
Assignments:
News Journal 7.10.09 (add'l article); San Francisco Examiner 8.12.10 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 2.16.12; News Journal 2.19.12 (add'l article); News Journal 11.16.06
Martin
Kenneth J. 1989 P Accused Diocesan Arrested 2001 for child sex abuse while a lay teacher at Loyola Blakefield H.S. in 1970s. Adjudicated in 12/01, no trial. Court ruled "probation before judgment." On list of abusive priests released by Bp Saltarelli 11/16/06. Also on list released by Baltimore Archdiocese 9/02. "Formally barred" by Vatican 9/08. Worked for entity owned by Chicago Arch. for several yrs after sentence. Wilmington paid cash payments until 11/09. Blocked release of personnel files 12/12. Pension reinstated by Court 12/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
Chicago Sun-Times 3.1.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.2.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.7.03; Chicago Sun-Times 9.9.08; Baltimore Sun 06.27.01; Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02; Chicago Sun-Times 02.28.03; National Catholic Reporter 03.10.04; National Catholic Reporter 03.31.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.19.06; Chicago Sun-Times 10.18.08; Chicago Sun-Times 10.23.08; Examiner 11.12.08; Pocono Record 11.28.09
Assignments:
NECN 8.11.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.12.11 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; News Journal 12.6.12 (add'l article); ABC 27 12.18.12 (add'l article); BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
McDevitt
John M. "Jack" 1966 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Accused in 4/09 civil suit of abusing one student at Salesianum School in Wilmington during student's junior yr. 1985-1986. Same plaintiff also alleged abuse by Dennis Killion. Worked in DE, PA and NJ. Died 10/99. In 6/09, nephew of Cardinal John J.O'Connor of New York (dec'd) filed suit in DE alleging abuse by McDevitt in Philadelphia in early 1990s. This was after order had already removed him from 1 school. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Wilmington, DE Source:
Morning Call 7.5.09; News Journal 8.4.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.05.99; SNAP Statement 04.16.09; News Journal 04.17.09; Patriot News 04.21.09; KYW 06.18.09; Morning Call 06.18.09; NY Daily News 06.18.09; NY Post 06.18.09; Wall Street Journal 06.18.09; Philadelphia Daily News 06.19.09; Philadelphia Inquirer 06.19.09; Philadelphia Gay News 06.25.09; Patrick J. Wall 02.07.11
Assignments:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article); Assignment Record Created by Patrick Wall
McGovern
Harold J. 1970 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order releasenames of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. McGovern is one of the 12. Removed from ministry 2008. He is living in monitored location in Wash. DC. One of his assignments was at Salesianum School. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11
McGovern Joseph A. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Extern priest from Wilmington, DE. diocese. Sent to Philadelphia to study after abuse allegations in DE. Began saying mass without permission and was asked to leave. Listed in Philadelphia 2005 Grand Jury Report. Name also appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1986; presently lives in Philadelphia. Wilmington is still paying his pension & health benefits. Personnel file released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); Philly Grand Jury Report 9.05; News Journal 09.30.05; News Journal 10.01.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.08.09; Pocono Record 11.28.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12; News Journal 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06
Mullen Timothy F. 1973 P Accused Norbertine Named in Whitwell v. Archmere et al. as a "sexual predator" whom the Norbertines "chose to move ... around over the years rather than defrock [him], report [him] to the civil authorities or warn the general public." Named Prior of Archmere Academy in 1993. Died 1/29/04. Court papers in DE bankruptcy said he participated in gang rape of one youth who later committed suicide. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 8.7.10; News Journal 01.30.04; Complaint in Whitwell v. Archmere et al. 10.07.07
Norris
Francis L. 1956 P Sued Oblates 11/30/07 suit by one man accused Norris of attempted rape in 1962 when plaintiff attended Salesianum School. Suit alleged school, order and diocese had prior knowledge of abuse by Norris. He died in 1985. In 4/09 3 more plaintiffs filed suit re abuse atsame school. Case against diocese settled 10/30/09. Jury found order liable 11/09 but awarded no damages. New trial ordered 2/22/11. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Wilmington, DE Source:
Delaware Supreme Court Decision in Sheehan V. Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, 2.22.11, Cause No. 730,2009; News Journal 12.01.07; News Journal 07.20.08; News Journal 04.28.09; News Journal 10.23.09; News Journal 10.25.09; WJZ 10.29.09; News Journal 11.03.09; News Journal 11.05.09; News Journal 11.09.09; Daily Times 11.16.09; News Journal 11.24.09; WJZ 11.24.09; News Journal 11.25.09; News Journal 11.28.09
Assignments:
Wall Street Journal 2.22.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.4.11 (add'l article); Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article)
O'Brien
John Francis 1962 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 6/09 civil suit of abusing one anonymous plaintiff in early 1960s. Director of CYO between 1962-2003. Died 1/03. Diocese said there had been no previous complaints. Personnal file to be released 11/09. New lawsuit filed 6/10 re abuse in 1960s. Wilmington, DE Source:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests; CBS3 6.4.10; News Journal 6.5.10; Statement by Diocese of Wilmington 06.25.09; News Journal 06.29.09; News Journal 11.07.09
O'Neill
James W. 1967 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Accused in 2004 DE suit of abuse of 1 youth from 1976-1985. Moved to Philadelphia in 1985 after complaint. Working in Charlotte, NC when suit was filed. Removed 2003. In 12/06, Court ruled that suit could go forward but not on original claim from 1985. Did not appear for depo because he was ministering in South Africa. O'Neill admitted the abuse. Order settled 3/08. Diocese settled 5/08. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Living in monitored setting. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); Winston-Salem Journal 04.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 09.17.05; News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 06.27.06; News Journal 11.18.06; News Journal 12.07.06; News Journal 04.03.07; News Journal 05.15.07; News Journal 05.25.07; WBOC 10.12.07; CBS 3 12.18.07; News Journal 12.18.07; News Journal 12.19.07; Daily Times (AP) 01.17.08
Assignments:
News Journal 3.25.08 (add'l article); WXII 5.27.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.4.11 (add'l article); Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 11.20.05
Paul
Henry A. 1941 P Sued Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order release names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Paul was one of the 12. He died in 1982. One of his assignments was at Salesianum School. Wilmington, DE Source:
Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.4.11; News Journal 8.5.11
Power
Walter D. 1952 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Retired 1983; Died 1998. Named in civil suit filed 9/08 in DE by one man who alleged abuse at Saint Helena Church in Wilmington in 1950s. Suit says DE officials knew of Power's history and just transferred him to MD about 1957. Also named in 2nd 9/08 suit in DE by one man who alleged abuse in MD in 1952-1954. New suit filed 6/10 re 1970s abuse. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 6.5.10; News Journal 8.7.10; News Journal 11.16.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; Daily Times (AP) 09.26.08; CBS 3 09.27.08; News Journal 09.27.08; CBS3 06.04.10; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Richardson
James Edward 1965 P Reinstated Diocesan Richardson, retired, was placed on leave 6/09 after being named by one anonymous plaintiff in newly-filed civil suit. Plaintiff said he was abused on two occasions in 1960s. Richardson denied all accusations. Worked as drug and alcohol counselor since 1982. In 1989 he was assigned to Center for Pastoral Care. He was a part-time chaplain of St. Edmond's Academy. Faculties restored by Diocese 11/19/09 after investigation could not find any credible evidence to support allegation. Lawsuit still pending. Wilmington, DE Source:
Statement by Diocese of Wilmington 06.25.09; News Journal 06.29.09; CBS 3 (AP) 11.04.09; News Journal 11.07.09; Statement by Bishop Malooly in The Dialogue 11.19.09; News Journal 01.18.10; The Oklahoman 02.19.10; News Journal 07.29.11
Assignments:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Rogers (in Wilmington, DE)
Francis J. 1981 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse of a minor in 1981. Removed from ministry 2003. Name appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Fighting release of personnel files 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 01.17.03; News Journal 01.28.03; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.20.06; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Sarro
John A. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1998. Lives in monitored religious community in Maryland. As of 11/09 Diocese was still paying his pension and health benefits and paying $4,000/mo for his assisted living expenses.. Personnel files released 2/12. Wilmington, DE Source:
The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; Pocono Record 11.28.09; News Journal 01.18.10; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; List of Diocese Personnel Files 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Tucci
Bruno M. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Member of the Allentown Diocese. Removed from active priesthood in 2002 after investigation of sexual abuse allegations.He was one of 2 dozen priests investigated at that time. Could not be prosecuted due to SOL. He was laicized in 2007. In 12/12, he was arrested on charges that in 1981 he took a PA boy to Ocean City MD and sexually molested him. MD has no SOL. Wilmington DE, MD Source:
Morning Call 1.2.13; Reading Eagle 1.4.13; WBOC 1.2.13; WFMZ 1.3.13; WFMZ 1.4.13; Delmarva Now 01.10.13
Vignola
Carmen D. 1972 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Died in 1989. Civil suit filed 10/08 alleged abuse of a 14 yr old boy, beginning in 1980s. Personnel records released 2/16/12 as part of bankruptcy process Wilmington, DE Source:
The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; WDEL 10.30.08; News Journal 10.31.08; News Journal 11.07.09; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 02.16.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06; BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests
Walker
Harry Dean 1961 P Accused Diocesan Walker was accused for the first time in 2010 in claim filed in Bankruptcy Court. One man alleged abuse by Walker when he was 15 yr old parishioner at St. Francis de Sales church in Salisbury MD in the 1960s. Victim advocates say other accusers are known. Walker left active ministry in 1972 but still lives in Delaware. Fighting release of personnel files 2/12. 2/12 list of accused priests shows he has been laicized. Wilmington, DE Source:
Catholic Priests of the Diocese of Wilmington: A Jubilee Year 2000 Commemoration; Diocese of Wilmington Parishes with Publicly Accused Priests; WDEL 01.13.11; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record
Weaver
Harry Peter 1982 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on list of priests whose personnel files are to be released 11/09 as part of Wilmington Diocese's bankruptcy filing. Wilmington, DE Source:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests; News Journal 11.07.09
Wiggins
Charles W. 1985 P Sued Diocesan Name on list of abusive priests released by Bp Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 2003; lives in Norwood, PA. Civil suit filed by one woman 6/09 alleged abuse in 1986 at St. Mark's high school. Suit dismissed 5/10 by court for failure to timely serve Wiggins. Diocese was paying cash payments to Wiggins until 11/09 but still wants to continue health benefits pending resolution of Bankruptcy. Won argument to block release of personnel file. Wilmington, DE Source:
BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Republic 7.5.11; News Journal 01.28.03; News Journal 11.20.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; WDEL 06.26.09; Pocono Record 11.28.09; CBS 3 06.01.10; News Journal 08.12.11; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 02.16.12; News Journal 02.19.12; News Journal 12.06.12
Assignments:
News Journal 11.16.06

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[D1B]

Man, this kinda thing could free up some primo real estate in nice locations! Holy Foreclosures, Batman!

Make a great titty bar!

Strippers have too much moral integrity to perform in a former catholic rapatorium.

[houndawg]

Make a great titty bar!

Strippers have too much moral integrity to perform in a former catholic rapatorium.

Don't tell my mom I work for the church, she thinks I'm a stripper.

[D1B]

Strippers have too much moral integrity to perform in a former catholic rapatorium.

Don't tell my mom I work for the church, she thinks I'm a stripper.

[JoltinJoe]

Well, you missed the point. I never said there were no legitimate claims against the Diocese of Wilmington.

What I said was the Diocese was forced into bankruptcy when Delaware eliminated the statute of limitations. Hundreds of new claims, never previously asserted and many of questionable validity, were raised for the first time.

When dioceses go bankruptcy, schools close, soup kitchens close, homeless shelters close.

[JoltinJoe]

Man, this kinda thing could free up some primo real estate in nice locations! Holy Foreclosures, Batman!

That's a Byzantine Catholic Church, not a Roman Catholic Church.

[houndawg]

Man, this kinda thing could free up some primo real estate in nice locations! Holy Foreclosures, Batman!

That's a Byzantine Catholic Church, not a Roman Catholic Church.

Is it only the Roman ones that fvck children?

[D1B]

Well, you missed the point. I never said there were no legitimate claims against the Diocese of Wilmington.

What I said was the Diocese was forced into bankruptcy when Delaware eliminated the statute of limitations. Hundreds of new claims, never previously asserted and many of questionable validity, were raised for the first time.

When dioceses go bankruptcy, schools close, soup kitchens close, homeless shelters close.

The tens of millions lost by DOM were legitimate claims, many settled to avoid further embarrasssment for the church and additional claims. The spirit and intent of your statement was to minimize the crimes of your church. You conveniently left out the bulk of evidence against your assertion - donations plummeting, people no no longer supporting your crime syndicate, numerous pedophiles operating in total freedom with access to your children, numerous legitimate claims, poor management decisions.......

How bout next time you:

1. Write more clearly and
2. Be honest



Who cares if your schools and charities close? For every dollar that comes into the church, 90+ percent of it is wasted in catholic bullshit. Shit, even the government does better than that. Another group, perhaps people who truly adhere to the values of Jesus like the Quakers or atheists, will pick up the slack.

[D1B]

That's a Byzantine Catholic Church, not a Roman Catholic Church.

Is it only the Roman ones that fvck children?

Most children are raped in the Roman Catholic churches. The RCC has created a veritable Disneyworld for pedophiles, perverts and sadists. However, all organized religions are guilty. MOF, the Jews are getting hammered right now with several major child rape scandals. They're dealing with it almost as bad as the dumbshit catholics are too.

Arrogant religious assholes, all of em.

[D1B]

Actually, the new law in Illinois permits a claimant to pursue a claim for sex abuse after the lapse of the statute of limitations if:
(i) the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged act; and
(ii) (a) there is corroborating physical evidence (and there never is) or (b) there is documentary evidence that a mandated reporter knew of the claim and did not report it.

This law actually strikes a fair balance, because the claimant has to have some corroborating evidence to bring the claim after the lapse of the statute of limitations.

Other states have eliminated the statute of limitations in a way to allow some drugged-out felon to make a claim without any proof whatsoever (other than the word of a drugged-out felon, who claims he would have been valedictorian at Harvard except that he was molested by a priest as a child). The Diocese of Wilmington was bankrupted by such claims.

The Illinois statute is a law which is fair to all.

Joe are clergy mandated reporters?

Joe????

[D1B]

Diocese of Wilmington was a typical catholic pedophiles dream. The link below is a 7 page bulletin full of total catholic bullshit that has absolutely nothing to do with jesus and the handrwritten notes of one of its many pedophile priests. Notes include:

"Boys" is circled in "Altar Boys" with DeLuca's note, "no gals here!!" and "23 lads a Sunday"
They charged "Pew Rent"
Making light of expecting $10 a pop to light stupid fucking candles in church

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Think this shit was from the 50's? Nope, 1999.