Father L. Peter Paige Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: Unknown Assignment History: 1961-1965: St. John the Baptist (Rome, NY) 1966-1972: Our Lady of Pompei (Syracuse, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father L. Peter Paige: The Diocese of Syracuse filed for bankruptcy on June 19, 2020, due to over 40 child sex abuse lawsuits that keep surfacing. Among the names…
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James Francis Purtell – Diocese of Syracuse
James Francis Purtell Diocese of Syracuse/Lay Teacher Assignment History: 1970s-1980s: St. John the Evangelist (Binghamton, NY) 1970s-1980s: Seton Catholic Central (Binghamton, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against James Francis Purtell: James Francis Purtell has recently been accused of sexually abusing two children at St. John the Evangelist and Seton Catholic Central in Binghamton, NY. One victim was allegedly abused…
Fr. William J. Kiefer – Diocese of Syracuse
Father William J. Kiefer Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1930s-1940s Dead: 1990 Assignment History: 1940s: St. Paul Parish (Oswego, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William J. Kiefer: The Diocese of Syracuse filed for bankruptcy on June 19, 2020, due to over 40 child sex abuse lawsuits that keep surfacing. Among the names listed was Fr. William J. Kiefer…
Fr. Joseph M. Ploeckl – Diocese of Syracuse
Father Joseph M. Ploeckl Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: Unknown Dead: 1995 Assignment History: 1970s: St. Mary (Utica, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Joseph M. Ploeckl: The Diocese of Syracuse filed for bankruptcy on June 19, 2020, due to over 40 child sex abuse lawsuits that keep surfacing. Among the names listed was Fr. Joseph M. Ploeckl of…
Diocese of Syracuse files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Earlier today, the Diocese of Syracuse in New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Citing the increasing cost of clergy sex abuse lawsuits and the budget challenges of the coronavirus shutdown of church services, the Diocese of Syracuse joined an increasing number of dioceses seeking financial protection under Chapter 11, including the neighboring dioceses in Rochester and Buffalo. Bishop Douglas…
Fr. Paul Angelicchio – Diocese of Syracuse
Father Paul Angelicchio Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1977 Removed: 2016, 2019 Known Assignments in the Diocese of Syracuse: St. John the Baptist (Rome, NY) Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter (Syracuse, NY) Holy Family (Syracuse, NY) Our Lady of Lourdes (Syracuse, NY) Chaplain, Syracuse Police Department Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Paul Angelicchio: In 2016, the Diocese of Syracuse suspended…
Fr. H. Charles Sewall – Diocese of Syracuse
Father H. Charles Sewall Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1960 Elevated to Monsignor: Unknown Removed: 2003 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: 1961 – 1963 Our Lady of the Rosary (New Hartford, NY) 1965 – 1971 Utica Catholic Academy (Utica, NY) 1972 – 1976 Utica Faculty House (Utica, NY) 1977 – 1979 Notre Dame…
Fr John W. Broderick – Diocese of Syracuse
Father John W. Broderick Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1989 Removed: 2008 Laicized: 2008 Assigned as follows: >St. Joseph (Camillus, NY) >Our Lady of Sorrows (Vestal, NY) >St. Malachy (Sherburne, NY) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John W. Broderick: According to media reports, in 2008, Father John W. Broderick was arrested and charged in with sexually abusing…
Fr Robert Ours – Diocese of Syracuse
Father Robert Ours Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1980 Removed: 2004 Assigned as follows: 1981 St. Peter (Utica, NY) 1982 – 1986 St. Vincent de Paul (Binghamton, NY) 1987 St. John the Evangelist (Binghamton, NY) 1988 – 1998 Our Lady of Good…
Fr. James F. Quinn – Diocese of Syracuse
Father James F. Quinn Diocese of Syracuse Ordained: 1958 Removed: 2013 Assigned as follows: >1959 St. Patrick (Syracuse, NY) >1960 – 1971 St. Agnes (Utica, NY) >1967 – 1971 St. John & St. Joseph Home CYO (Utica, NY) >1969 – 1971 Bethlehem Day Camp (Utica, NY)…