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…
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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. 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. Mark Miller – Diocese of Rochester
Father Mark Miller Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1969 Assignment History: St. Helen’s (Gates, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Mark Miller: In 2020, Fr. Mark A. Miller was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an 11-year-old child while serving at St. Helen’s church in Gates, NY, in 1976. Horowitz Law…
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,…
Fr. Emmett Davis – Diocese of Rochester
Father Emmett Davis Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1936 Died: 1985 Assignment History: Margaret Mary Church (Irondequoit, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Emmett Davis: In 2020, Fr. Emmett Davis was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an 8-year-old child while serving at St. Margaret Mary Church in Irondequoit between 1939…
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. James Wolfe – Diocese of Rochester
Father James Wolfe Diocese of Rochester Ordained: 1955 Retired: 1996 Died: 2002 Assignment History: St. Rita (Webster, NY) Holy Spirit (Rochester, NY) Our Lady of Lourdes (Brighton, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father James Wolfe: Father James Wolfe served the Diocese of Rochester through his ministry at a number of parishes in Rochester, Corning, Canandaigua, Nunda, Greece, Pittsford,…
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…