Father Emmett Gilroy Schaller
Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Oblates)
Ordained: Unknown
Assigned as follows:
- 1973-1980 St. Ferdinand (San Fernando, CA)
- 1981-2020 Unknown
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Emmett Gilroy Schaller:
Father Emmett Gilroy Schaller was a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate religious order who served in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. According to media reports, he was named in at least one civil lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse that occurred in from 1979 to 1980 while he worked at St. Ferdinand in San Fernando. His personnel file released in July 2013 indicated that he had received extensive treatment, during which he admitted that he had been in trouble due to his sexual behavior.
Father Schaller’s name was included in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ list of priests credibly accused of child sexual abuse. Since 1981, His whereabouts, his status as a priest, and whether he has access to children are unknown. It is possible he may have left priesthood.
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