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List of Accused Priests in the Diocese of San Diego

In the Diocese of San Diego, 54 priests stand accused of sexual abuse. The list below includes all of those individuals, but many of them dispute the charges against them.

In California, individuals who came forward with allegations of sex abuse after they were adults often didn’t have their cases investigated because of the statute of limitations involved. That means that while sexual abuse allegations were made against these individuals, not all of the cases were brought to court or tried.

The list below comes from a number of different sources. It was sometimes possible to include a summary of charges and a list of where the priest served during his time in the Church.

Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

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Diocese of San Diego Sexual Abuse

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Father John Beatty

  • Ordained: 1950
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Parish priest, high school teacher, hospital chaplain. Ordained for the Viatorian order (c.s.v.). Worked in the Diocese of Peoria until 1963, when he transferred to San Diego. Died 7/97. First named publicly as accused on diocese's 9/14/18 list.

Father James T. Booth

  • Ordained: 1946
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Woman filed suit 2/03 alleging that Booth abused her when she was age 15 in late 1960s. A second woman filed suit 12/03 alleging that he molested her 1965-1967. He left priesthood in 1971 after 25 years to marry a 19-yr-old university student. Later became an Episcopal priest, living in California. Denied all allegations. Name appears on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Died 1/24/12.

Sister Bridgette

  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Poor Sisters of Nazareth

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Accused in 2003 suit of sexually abusing a girl at the Nazareth House Orphanage 1971-72. Suit also alleged abuse by Rev. Robert Buchanan and Msgr. I. Brent Eagan. Complainant filed suit again in 2006 when San Diego diocese stopped paying for therapy after one year. Sr. Bridgette was reportedly deceased as of 2003.

Father Robert Buchanan

  • Ordained: 1968
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of girl in 1972 at University High School. "Retired" just about the time the allegations became public. Had been working in Reno, Nevada for years but still part of San Bernardino diocese when he retired. 2006 article says he is "no longer in the ministry."

Father Arthur Carrillo

  • Ordained: 1970
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Passionist Fathers

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

The Passionists announced in a letter on 3/7/19 that the Holy Cross Province had recently received an allegation that Carrillo sexually abused a female minor in the early 1970s. Removed from public ministry pending investigation. Carrillo was assigned to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre 1970-75 and 1987-94.

Father Jose Chavarin

  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Chavarin, a native of Mexico, was accused in 6/08 of abusing three boys in San Diego in the 1980s. Placed on leave by San Francisco archdiocese, where he worked for 11 years in the Metropolitan Tribunal. Chavarin denied the allegations when confronted, then fled to Mexico. Name added to San Diego diocese's list 9/18.

Father Edito D'Amora

  • Ordained: 1980
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

D'Amora was a priest of the Dipolog diocese in Philippines. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Accused in 1991 of abusing a 10 yr old girl on 2 occasions approx. 8 yrs before while acting as navy chaplain. He was part of 2005 settlement. His current status is unknown but Dipolog diocese says he is still part of Navy.

Father John Joseph Daly

  • Ordained: 1951
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Accused of abuse of 16 yr old boy in 1977. Arrested. 2 prior arrests for sexual molestation in other states (counties) were found on NCIC search. Case dropped after bishop visited DA. Died 10/17/89. Civil suit filed 2002. Moved several times by diocese. Case set for trial 3/07 but dismissed by Judge 1/07. Name WAS NOT on list of abusive priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father Nelson Damasco

  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Damasco was a priest of the Nueva Segovia diocese in Philippines. He served in San Diego from 9/80 - 1/82 and then returned to his home diocese. He died in 1988. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him.

Father Luis Eugene De Francisco

  • Status: Arrested
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

De Francisco was a member of the Cali diocese. He worked in San Diego Diocese from 1962 -1963. Accused of abusing children of migrant workers Arrested 8/63. Left diocese & returned to Colombia. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Also worked in TX and FL. Believed to have died in early 1990s.

Father Donald F. Doxie

  • Ordained: 1952
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Accused in 12/11/03 suit of sexually abusing boy 1969-72 starting at age 15. Diocese stated this was the only allegation. Was secretary to Bishop Charles F. Buddy 1955-57. Worked as Navy chaplain 1957-61. Was vice chancellor 1961-68. Died 11/16/76. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father I. Brent Eagen

  • Ordained: 1956
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Named in 2003 suit. Woman alleged that she was raped by Msgr. Eagen in 1972 after he befriended her at Nazareth House (an orphanage run by the diocese). Eagen was assigned as parish priest at a nearby mission. Later became Chancellor of San Diego Diocese. Died in 1997. Diocese said he had exemplary record and no previous allegations of misconduct. Woman also alleged prior abuse at orphanage by a nun and a handyman as well as later abuse by Fr. Robert Buchanan. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father Herman Francis Flynn

  • Ordained: 1929
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Congregation of the Holy Ghost

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

Born in Canada. Flynn, an order priest, served in SC, MI & VA before working in San Diego Diocese from 1963-1977. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Died 4/13/77. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father Michael French

  • Ordained: 1964
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegations:

First named publicly as accused by the San Diego diocese in 9/18. It received a report in 2003 of abuse of a boy in 1980. Victim received settlement. In San Diego since 1973 for study at the CA School of Professional Psychology. Per 1988 Catholic Directory, was a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, "Released from Diocesan Assignment." Chaplain in 1975 at a Benedictine Convent. Director of Catholic Community Services, and diocesan director of Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Died 1995.

Father Rudolph Galindo

  • Ordained: 1954
  • Status: Settled
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Galindo accused of sexual improprieties with Vietnamese altar boy. He denied accusations but Archdiocese settled w/ boy's family for $75K in 1985 after civil suit filed. Removed from duty before suit filed and later reassigned but retired 5/86. Permanently removed 2002 after admitting abuse of 3 youths. Sued by 7. Named on San Diego list of 3/31/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father James A. Ganahl

  • Ordained: 1956
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of accused priests with credible allegations from San Diego/San Bernardino dioceses released by San Diego 3/30/07. Retired 1987. Privileges removed 11/98. Per personnel file released 10/25/10, he was accused of abusing 4 girls between 1961-1963. They told San Bernardino in 1999 & reached settlement. San Diego Diocese reported to police 2002 but family chose not to pursue criminal charges then. Ganahl died 2/13/10.

Father Paul Gill

  • Ordained: 1966
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Civil suit filed Sept. 2002 alleged Gill molested a 14 yr old boy in 1977 in rectory and on trip to New Hampshire. Victim did not tell parents until 2002 and they then told the Diocese. Gill, who retired in 1998, was barred from public ministry at that time. Another man filed suit in June 2003 alleging abuse in 1975. Name appears on list of priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07.

Father Michael Higgins

  • Ordained: 1964
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Higgins was removed from active priesthood after he was accused of soliciting sex in a confessional. He denied the allegations and appealed his case to the Vatican. In 1987 Higgins sued Bishop Maher and others alleging that he was falsely accused of sexual misconduct. Higgins has said that Vatican reversed Bishop's decision and he is a "retired priest". Diocese denies this, saying that Pope affirmed decision to remove his privileges.

Father Gary Michael Holtey

  • Ordained: 1984
  • Status: Convicted
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Holtey placed on leave in May, 2004 during investigation of international child pornography ring. Police and federal agents searched the offices at St. Charles Borromeo Church and seized computers. Pleaded guilty 2/05 to 10 misdemeanor counts of possession of child porn and received 3 yrs probation. No longer listed on Diocesan website. Name located on MD Sex Offender Archive but not found on National Register. May be living in MD.

Father Richard L. Houck

  • Ordained: 1965
  • Status: Settled
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

First named publicly as accused on San Diego's 9/18 list. Houck reportedly molested a 10-year-old altar boy in 1968 while assigned to Most Precious Blood in Chula Vista. Victim came forward in 2004 and received a settlement. Houck died in 2/02.

Father Patrick J. Hughes

  • Ordained: 1953
  • Status: Convicted
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Native of Ireland. Accused of abuse of 12 yr old boy there in 1974. He settled with boy & family. Transferred to San Diego in 1988 w/ recommendation from Irish Bishop. Served in San Diego between 1988 and 1992 (3 assignments) before being transferred to Seattle for 1 year. Whereabouts unknown until 2007. Pled guilty in Ireland 2/10 to abuse of 1 between 1979-1983 and sentenced to 1 yr in jail. His history matches that of "Fr. Ioannes" in the Murphy Report.

Father John Charles Keith

  • Ordained: 1956
  • Status: Settled
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Orig. ordained as Jesuit. Came to San Diego in 1957. Incardinated 1961. Man named him as abuser in 1985 lawsuit. Suit settled in 1999 for $95K. No admission of wrongdoing on Keith's part. Mother says she complained repeatedly to Diocese and nothing done. Keith denied all charges. He admitted to being recovering alcoholic. Retired in 1990; died 5/03. Shown on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. New suit filed 2008. Settled 4/10. Personnel file released 10/10.

Father Robert S. Koerner

  • Ordained: 1937
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: O.M.I. Oblate

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Worked in TX (1937-41), MT (1956-63) and at St. Patrick's church in CA (1963-90). In 10/02 San Diego Bishop learned Koerner had molested several minors during his 27-year tenure there. His history was known in parish for years. Brom apologized to parishioners. Died in 1999 in San Antonio. Name on 3/30/07 San Diego diocese list of priests with credible allegations. Diocesan Personnel file released 10/25/10. Order's personnel files released 7/13 show he admitted fondling and kissing boys and girls.

Father Adalbert (Albert) J. Kowalczyk

  • Ordained: 1938
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Congregation of the Resurrection

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of at least 1 girl in suit first filed in 1993 and dismissed on limitations. Also served in Chicago when first ordained. Died 7/72. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father William Armstrong Kraft

  • Ordained: 1951
  • Status: Settled
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Accused of abuse of several youths and at least 1 girl from 1953-1970s. 1 civil suit settled in 2001 for $250K. Numerous civil suits filed 2003. Retired 1991. Died 2001. First suit involved allegations of abuse of 1 boy for 5 yrs beginning in 1969. Name included on list of priests released by San Diego diocese 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.1M settlement. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father Lawrence Kurlandski

  • Ordained: 1942
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Resurrectionist

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Woman claims he molested her at St. Joseph's Church in Fontana from 1947 to 1949

Father George Lally

  • Ordained: 1968
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Ordained for the Diocese of Providence RI. Transferred to San Diego diocese around 1970. Man filed civil suit August 2002 alleging abuse by Lally on several occasions in 1971, when Lally was assigned to St. Mary's in El Centro. Then 9 years old, the boy reported the matter to the church's pastor and Lally was transferred. The diocese agreed to pay college costs for the boy. By the mid-1970s, Lally was no longer listed in Catholic Directories. He left the priesthood in 1979, married a former nun, and was living in California.

Father Justin Langille

  • Ordained: 1980
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Suspended in 10/18 due to credible allegation of 'sexual misconduct' with a teenage girl in the early 1990s. Diocese first received the allegation in the mid-1990s. In 2002 the diocese again reviewed the case, and Langille passed a polygraph test. He was unassigned 1996-2007,,working at Contemplative Outreach Inernational in New Jersey, then returned to active ministry in San Diego. In 2018 the Review Board found 'significant new information' that led to Langille's removal.

Father Michael Victor Marron

  • Ordained: 1930
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Marron, a priest of the Clogher Diocese in Ireland, is named on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. He served in the diocese at 5 parishes between 1961-1963 and then left diocese at Bishop's request. Personnel File released 10/10. 1963 letter says he was overly-familiar with children, particularly girls. He is deceased. Brother of accused abuser Peter J. Marron.

Father Peter Joseph Marron

  • Ordained: 1936
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Augustinian

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Born in Ireland but came to US at age 16. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Navy Chaplain 1945-1969. Died 3/98 at age 91.Brother of Michael V. Marron, also accused abuser.

Father Malachy M. McGinn

  • Ordained: 1961
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Member of Salesian order in Ireland prior to ordination. Ordained in Ireland for San Diego Diocese. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Accused in 1993 of sexual relationship with a 21-year-old female at Our Lady of Solitude in Palm Springs in 1968, per personnel file released 10/24/10. Died 12/97. On San Bernardino list 10/9/18. It notes diocese aware in 2002 of alleged abuse in 1969 and 1981.

Father Patrick Carl McNamara

  • Ordained: 1980
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Received law degree prior to ordination. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Took Sabatical 1993 for studies. Took leave of absence in 1994 and left priesthood in 3/95. Later married. No specific information found as to alleged abuse. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father Mark/Marc A. Medaer

  • Ordained: 1950
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

First named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. Medaer was a c.i.c.m. priest (Immaculate Heart of Mary) until around 1959, when he transferred to the San Diego Diocese. Had worked in the Dioceses/Archdioceses of Richmond VA, San Antonio TX and Philadelphia PA. Died in 6/93. In 2002 an allegation surfaced that Medaer molested a boy in 1982 while pastor of Our Lady of Guadelupe in Calexico. The diocese agreed to pay for his alleged victim's counseling.

Father Ricardo Mejia

  • Ordained: 1977
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of priest with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He took a health sabbatical 5/98 and retired 2/06. List refers to him as "removed." No specific info found as to allegations.

Father Thomas Moloney

  • Ordained: 1943
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Native of Ireland. Ordained for San Diego Diocese but spent first 3 yrs after ordin. working in England (until war was over). One man filed civil suit 12/03 against Diocese alleging that he was molested by Moloney at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside in 1963. Moloney died in 1986. Area is now part of San Bernardino Diocese. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/10. Contained 2002 letter from woman to Bishop re sexual harassment at Our Lady of Grace at El Cajon in 1950s.

Father Paolino Montagna

  • Ordained: Unknown
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

First named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. Worked in the diocese 1972-1975. Accused at some point of molesting two girls. Thought to be deceased.

Father Robert Daniel Nikliborc

  • Ordained: 1955
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Sued 12/03 re abuse in 1963-1965. Sued 2005 abuse of an 11 yr old boy at Boys Town of the Desert. Spent time at Paraclete center in Jemez Springs in 1956. Convicted of tax evasion in 1968 and spent 97 days in jail. Reassigned to St. Anne's Church in San Diego (poorest parish in Diocese) from 1971 - 2001 when he retired. Died 3/19/06. No other charges reported. See Personnel File released 10/24/10.

Father Patrick J. O'Keeffe

  • Ordained: 1959
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Native of Ireland. Allegation in 1989. Left active priesthood 1994. "Retired" 1999. Accused of abusing several girls in 2003 suits, some of which named both San Diego & San Bernardino. Criminally charged in 2002 w/ abuse of 17-year-old girl. Fled to Ireland. Charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. S.D. Diocese filed bankruptcy day before trial. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Laicized. Claims settled 9/07 in $198.1M Diocese settlement. Personnel file released 10/10.

Father Emmanuel O. Omemaga

  • Ordained: 1983
  • Status: Charged
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Originally from the Philippines. Came to San Diego in 1990. Charged in 1993 with 40 counts of abusing a 14-yr-old girl just after returning from Pope John Paul II's Mass in Denver 8/93. Mom told diocese and he confessed. Surrendered faculties 10/93 and fled to Philippines. Considered a fugitive from criminal charges. Civil suit also filed. Name appears on 3/07 San Diego list of priests with credible allegations. Still a fugitive in 2010. Personnel file released 10/10.

Father Daniel Polizzi

  • Ordained: 1969
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Ordained for the Santa Rosa diocese. Transferred 5/30/70 to the Diocese of San Diego. Suspended in 1996 after a hospitalized 16-year-old boy (ventilator dependent) managed to let hospital workers know he had been fondled by a priest. Hospital reported to CPS, diocese and police. No criminal charges pursued. In 1997 he was "permanently impeded from priestly ministry" per diocese statement. Polizzi denied all accusations. Died 2003. Name is on list of priests with credible allegations by San Diego Diocese 3/07.On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19.

Father Nicholas Reveles

  • Ordained: Unknown
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Accused of abuse. (Possible secret settlement).

Father Franz Robier

  • Ordained: 1936
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Native of Austria. Came to San Diego 1955; incardinated 1957. In Jemez Springs NM for treatment 1957. Several suits filed 2003. Accused of abuse, including rape, of as many as 24 girls in late 1950s-early 1960s,. Area was part of San Diego Diocese but later became part of San Bernardino. Died in 1994. First suit set to go to trial 3/07 involved allegations by 4 sisters but SD diocese filed bankruptcy 2/07. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.lM settlement. Personnel file released 10/10.

Father Edward Anthony Rodrigue

  • Ordained: 1962
  • Status: Convicted
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Accused of abusing over 100 children. Sentenced to probation in 1979 for abuse of a boy. Sentenced in 1998 to 10 years' prison for abuse of boy in 1997. Civil suits filed in 2003 by at least 19. Admitted to abuse of "four or five" boys every year of his 22-year career. Laicized 1992. Released from prison 1/06. Name on 3/30/07 list of San Diego/San Bernardino priests accused of abuse. Died in 2009. One suit settled 4/10. Personnel file released 10/10. On San Bernardino list 10/9/18. Suit filed 12/19 under newly expanded SOL on behalf of "several people" claiming abuse as children by Rodrigue.

Father David Roll

  • Ordained: 1970
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of priets with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07.List says he is "removed". Faculties withdrawn 6/86 and placed on medical leave 7/86. At St. Luke's in 1986 & at Paraclete Center in 1987. Disability retirement 3/93 Personnel File released 10/25/10. Contains notes re various allegations in 1976, 1986-1987 thru 1993/1994 and in 2002. At least two involved young women.

Father Joseph (Jose) Rossell

  • Ordained: 1930
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Born and ordained in Spain as member of Sons of Holy Family. Arrived in CO. in 1947. Came to San Diego in 1953 and incardinated there in 1954. Frequent transfers 1st 3 yrs then spent 16 yrs at St. Anthony in National City. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Retired to Spain in 1972 and died in 1982. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Father William R. Savord

  • Ordained: 1957
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations as released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Became part of San Bernardino Diocese in 1984. Out of active priesthood 10/88 without privileges& sent to Paracletes. Resigned 8/90 because of problems in his "past life." Died 7/04. Personnel file released 10/24/10.

Father Edward Augustine Sheehy

  • Ordained: 1940
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Paulist

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Ordained for the Diocese of Portland, ME. Joined Paulists in 1950. Died 1988. Named publicly as accused by the Paulist Order on its list 3/19/19. Allegation received in 2003 of abuse in San Diego 1955-57. Worked in Boston, San Francisco, Johannesburg, S.A., Los Angeles, New York and Baltimore. On Baltimore archdiocese's list 5/7/19.

Father Gregory Sierra Sheridan

  • Ordained: 1935
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

From Spain. Ordained for the Augustinians. Worked in KS, TX, NE & CA. Arrived in San Diego 10/48; incardinated there in 1952. Monsignor. Retired 1983 with letter of recommendation to Spanish diocese. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. A woman reported 1/06 that Sheridan abused her at age 8 in 1969. Sheridan died 2/91 in Spain. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Two more women came forward in 5/19 alleging abuse as girls by Sheridan over 30 years prior, at St. Jude's Shrine of the West in Southcrest. Three women filed suit in 10/19 against the diocese alleging Sheridan abused them as young girls in the early 1960s.

Father William D. Spain

  • Ordained: 1956
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. He retired in 1986 due to "ill health" and died 7/93. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. San Diego Personnel Files released10/25/10.

Brother Thomas

  • Ordained: Unknown
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Brothers of Charity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Sued. Accused of abuse. called "Brother Thomas"

Father Matthew J. Thompson

  • Ordained: 1928
  • Status: Accused
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He retired in 1975 and died 10/76. One man came forward in 2002 to allege abuse when he was altar boy in late 1950s-early 1960s. There was anotherallegation as well. Claims included in $200M settlement in 2007. At request of San Bernardino Diocese & victims, in 2009 City of Corona finally renamed the street it had named in his honor. Personnel file released 10.24.10.

Father Victor Uboldi

  • Ordained: 1945
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Woman filed 1992 suit alleging abuse by Uboldi (spelled Ubaldi in some articles) from age 12-17. At least one other victim came forward. Uboldi retired in 1982 because of ill health. Apparently moved to Italy. Died 2001. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/24/10.

Father William Valverde

  • Ordained: 1962
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

Named in 12/03 civil suit filed by 2 men who alleged that in mid-1970s Valverde exposed them (and others) to "alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and deviant sex." Included on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Left active priesthood in 1983. Through clerical errors, these 2 plaintiffs were NOT included in 2007 San Diego settlement and their lawsuit still existed until settlement reached 4/08.

Father Barry Vinyard

  • Ordained: 1975
  • Status: Sued
  • D/O: Diocesan

Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:

One man filed suit in 2003 alleging that he was abused by Vinyard in 1978 and 1979 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico. Vinyard denied the allegations. While not currently assigned to a parish, Vinyard was referred to as the first actively serving priest in diocese to be named in lawsuit. Bishop accepted Vinyard's request for retirement status effective Jan. 1, 2004. San Diego personnel file released 10/25/10.

DISCLAIMER: The individuals on this list have allegations of sexual abuse against them. Under U.S. law, an allegation, however, does not define guilt. Instead, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty during legal proceedings, whether criminal or civil. These list entries do not imply the individual on the list is criminally guilty or legally liable for civil claims of damage caused by sexual abuse. Instead, it represents those who have been publicly accused of abuse.

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