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Fr. William J. O’Malley – Diocese of Rochester
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Fr. John Merklinger – Diocese of Rochester
Father John Merklinger Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1937 Died: 1970 Assigned as follows: St. Alphonsus Church (Auburn, NY) St Francis of Assisi (Auburn, NY) Our Lady of the Valley St. Ann’s (Hornell, NY) Strong Memorial and Municipal Hospital (Auburn, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. John Merklinger: Fr. John Merklinger was ordained a priest in 1937, and served in…
Diocese of Rochester’s Accused Priest List — More of the Same
On this blog recently, we’ve noted how bishops in several New York and New Jersey dioceses are refusing to truly ‘come clean’ about their child molesting priests, nuns, brothers, bishops, seminarians and deacons. Not surprisingly, the Diocese of Rochester’s Accused Priest List published by Rochester Bishop Salvatore Matano is no different. For starters, ask yourself this: If I were a…
Mr. Ted Russell – Diocese of Rochester
Mr. Ted Russell Diocese of Rochester / Lay Teacher Assignment History: 1970 – 1995: St. Michael School and Church (Penn Yan, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Ted Russell: Mr. Ted Russell was a lay teacher at St. Michael’s Church and School for 25 years. According to a letter sent to parents and church members in 2003 from the…
Fr. Richard Hart – Diocese of Rochester
Father Richard Hart Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1955 Died: 1994 Assignment History: Guardian Angels (Rochester, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Richard Hart: In 2020, Fr. Richard Hart was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child while serving at Guardian Angels School in Henrietta, NY, beginning in 1977.…
Fr. David Heinsler – Diocese of Rochester
Father David Heinsler Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1967 Assignment History: Bridget’s (Rochester, NY) Holy Redeemer Church (Rochester, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father David Heinsler: In 2020, Fr. David Heinsler was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an 8-year-old child while serving at St. Bridget’s in Rochester, NY, between 1967…
Fr. Joseph D’Aurizio – Diocese of Rochester
Father Joseph D’Aurizio Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1956 Died: 2009 Assignment History: Leo Church (Hilton, NY) 1977-2000: St. John the Evangelist (Greece, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Joseph D’Aurizio: Father Joseph D’Aurizio was a longtime pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Greece, NY. In 2020, D’Aurizio was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY…
Msgr. George Eckl – Diocese of Rochester
Monsignor George Eckl Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1901 Died: 1977 Assignment History: 1902-1907: Immaculate Conception (Rochester, NY) 1907-1914: St. John’s (Greece, NY) 1914-1964: St. Andrew’s Church (Rochester, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor George Eckl: Monsignor George Eckl celebrated his Golden Anniversary while serving 50 years at St. Andrew’s in Rochester, NY. In 2020, Msgr. Eckl was accused…
Fr. Norbert Nolan – Diocese of Rochester
Father Norbert Nolan Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1951 Retired: 1992 Died: 2007 Assignment History: 1951-1953: Holy Cross Parish (Rochester, NY) 1953-1959: St. Ignatius Parish (Hornell, NY) 1959-1963: Church of the Assumption (Fairport, NY) 1963-1967: St. Mary Parish (Dansville, NY) 1967-1971: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (Brighton, NY) 1971-1982: St. Theresa Parish (Stanley, NY) 1982- 1992: St. Patrick Parish (Mount Morris,…