Skip to content
Call Today: 888-283-9922
Horowitz Law Logo
  • Our Team
    • Adam Horowitz
    • Jessica Arbour
    • Elana Goodman
    • Robin Kissin
    • DeeDee Scheller
    • Eric Cantor
    • Alexandra Slater
    • Attorney Referrals
    • Testimonials
  • Who We Sue For Sexual Assault
    • Churches & Other Religious Organizations
    • Massage Businesses
    • Doctors, Healthcare, & Hospitals
    • Schools & Universities
    • Boy Scouts of America
    • Cruise Ships & Yachts
    • Summer Camp
    • Cheer & Other Youth Sports
    • Sexual Assault By Uber & Lyft Drivers
  • Sexual Abuse Practice
    • Child Sexual Abuse
  • FAQ
  • Media Coverage
    • Reported Cases
  • Legal Blog
  • Search
Contact Us

Fr. Theodore Feely – Diocese of Fresno

Home  >  Sexual Abuse Law Blog  >  Fr. Theodore Feely – Diocese of Fresno

August 19, 2020 | By Horowitz Law
Fr. Theodore Feely – Diocese of Fresno

Father Theodore Feely

Father Theodore Feely

Ordained: 1958

Died: 1991

Assignment History:

  • 1959-1961: St. Thomas (Arlington, CA)
  • 1962: St. Paul the Apostle (Pismo Beach, CA)
  • 1963: St. Bronislava (Chicago, IL)
  • 1964-1968: Queen of Angels (Riverside, CA)
  • 1969-1973: St. Anthony of Padua (Rockford, IL)
  • 1974-1975: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Riverside, CA)
  • 1976: St. Thomas (Riverside, CA)
  • 1977-1978: Queen of Angels (Riverside, CA)
  • 1979-1980: St. John of God (Norwalk, CA)
  • 1979-1981: CA Youth Authority, Southern Reception Center & Clinic, (Norwalk, CA)
  • 1982: St. George (Stockton, CA)
  • 1983-1988: Queen of Angels (Riverside, CA)
  • 1984-1986: Riverside County General (Riverside, CA)
  • 1987-1988: Riverside General Hospital; Riverside County Jail (Riverside, CA)
  • 1989-1991: St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral (Reno, NV)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Theodore Feely:

Fr. Theodore "Ted" Feely was ordained a Franciscan priest in 1958, who served in Nevada as well as in the Diocese of Fresno. According to media reports, in 2002, he was accused by two men of sexually abusing them from 1968 to 1972 when they were 13 years old at St. Anthony of Padua in Rockford, Illinois.

In 2006, one of the men filed a civil lawsuit against the Diocese of Rockford. He alleged the abuse by Fr. Feely started on a four-day trip to the Wisconsin Dells. He said he was awakened by the priest choking him, was then sodomized, and was fed drugs and alcohol. The survivor also said he told another priest during confession what had happened, who then pulled him out of the confessional, said he was evil, then pushed him down the stairs. The lawsuit was dismissed on the Statute of Limitation.

Fr. Feely had been moved 12 times to nine different churches in his 32 years of service and finally ended up at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno, Nevada. Feely died of Cancer in 1991 at the age of 60. He is publicly named on the Diocese of Rockford's 2018 list of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Fresno in California.  If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest in one of California's Catholic dioceses, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Fresno now have legal options due to a temporary change in California law, but filing deadlines will apply so do not delay in reaching out to us.  Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in California and nationwide. We can help.

Contact us toll-free at 888-283-9922 or adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.



Safeguard Your Future with Professional Legal Support

"*" indicates required fields

First Name*
Last Name*
How Would You Like To Be Contacted?
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
Disclaimer*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Related Blogs

  • What Kind of Attorney Handles Sexual Abuse Cases?
  • How Can a Lawyer Help File a Sexual Abuse Claim Against Organizations?
  • Fr. Bernard Schmaltz – Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
  • Fr. Gerald Prinz – Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
  • Father Gerard Kinane – Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
  • How Do I File a Sexual Abuse Claim Against Clergy?
  • Fr. William Mannion, Jr. – Archdiocese of Baltimore
  • Health Department Issues Order Revoking Tommie James’ Massage Therapy License
  • Finding strength: Overcoming blame and embracing courage
  • Horowitz Law Client Sues Fontainebleau Hotel For Sexual Assault in Spa

Skilled Advocacy

Cycles Of Abuse And Fear Stop Here

The physical and emotional pain that stems from sexual abuse and assault can be devastating and have lasting, catastrophic effects on one’s life. If you or someone you love has been sexually assaulted or molested, contact a lawyer for sexual assault and child molestation victims today at 954-641-2100.

Meet Our Team

Contact Horowitz Law

While this website provides general information, it does not constitute legal advice. The best way to get guidance on your specific legal issue is to contact a lawyer. To schedule a meeting with an attorney, please call the firm or complete the intake form.

 

Cycles Of Abuse And Fear Stop Here

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
How Would You Like To Be Contacted?
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
Disclaimer*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Fort Lauderdale, FL
110 E Broward Blvd, Suite 1530
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-641-2100
Horowitz Law Logo
  • About
  • Blog
  • Team
© 2025 Horowitz Law   Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap