Father Luke Zimmer Diocese of Sacramento Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Ordained: 1954 Died: 1997 Assignment History: 1954-1955: Queen of Peace Mission Seminary (Jaffrey, NH) 1955-1957: Sacred Hearts Novitiate (Fairhaven, MA) 1957-1959: Monastery of the Sacred Hearts (Fairhaven, MA) 1959-1961: Seminary of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Winona, MN) 1961-1967: Bishop Amat Memorial High…
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Fr. Michael Walsh – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Michael Walsh Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1971 Retired: 2006 Removed: 2006 Assignment History: 1971-1973: St. Joseph (Marysville, CA) 1973-1976: St. Thomas the Apostle (Oroville, CA) 1976-1978: St. Robert (Sacramento, CA) 1978-1981: Chaplaincy: All Hallows (Sacramento, CA) 1982-1985: Holy Spirit (Sacramento, CA) 1985-2000: Leave of Absence 2000-2002: Communications Coordinator, Diocese of Sacramento 2000-2002: St. John Vianney (Rancho Cordova, CA) 2002-2006: Leave…
Fr. Jose Luis Urbina – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Jose Luis Urbina Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1979 Laicized: 2008 Assignment History: 1980-1983: St. Isidore, Yuba City; St. Joseph (Marysville, CA) 1983-1987: St. Joseph (Sacramento, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Jose Luis Urbina: In 1989, Fr. Jose Luis Urbina was convicted after pleading guilty to the molestation of a young boy when he served at St.…
Fr. Murrough Wallace – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Murrough Wallace Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1960 Retired: 2003 Removed: 2008 Assignment History: 1960: Immaculate Conception (Sacramento, CA) 1960-1966: St. Charles Borromeo (Sacramento, CA) 1966-1970: Our Lady of Lourdes (Colusa, CA) 1970: Immaculate Conception (Corning, CA) 1970-1990: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, CA) 1970-1990: Diocesan Director of CYO (Camp Pendola) 1981-1990: Bishop Manogue High School 1990-1993: St. John…
Fr. John “Casper” Watts – Diocese of Sacramento
Father John “Casper” Watts Diocese of Sacramento/Passionist Ordained: Unknown Left Diocese: 1973 Assignment History: Passionist Order to the Christ the King Retreat Center (Citrus Heights, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John “Casper” Watts: Fr. John “Casper” Watts left the diocese in 1973, years before allegations of sexual abuse came to light. Watts was assigned by the Passionist…
Fr. Carlton Whitten – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Carlton Whitten Diocese of Sacramento/Jesuit Ordained: 1961 Removed: 2007 Assignment History: 1961-1962: Alma College (Los Gatos, CA) 1962-1963: Manresa Hall (Port Townsend, WA) 1963-1965: Jesuit High School (Sacramento, CA) 1965-1972: Bellarmine College Prep. (San Jose, CA) 1972-1977: Brophy College Prep. (Phoenix, AZ) 1977-1980: St. Ignatius Prep. (San Francisco, CA) 1980-1987: Jesuit High School (Sacramento, CA) 1987-1990: Loyola High School…
Fr. William Wood – Diocese of Sacramento
Father William Wood Diocese of Sacramento/Jesuit Ordained: 1965 Died: 2014 Assignment History: 1984-1991: Jesuit High School (Sacramento, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William Wood: Fr. William Wood was a Jesuit priest for 62 years. During his years of active ministry, Wood served at the University of San Francisco, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Santa Clara University, and Verbum Dei…
Fr. Simon Twomey – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Simon Twomey Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1970 Retired: 2009 Removed: 2018 Assignment History: 1970: St. John Vianney (Rancho Cordova, CA) and Sacred Heart (Sacramento, CA) 1970-1975: St. John the Baptist (Chico, CA) 1975-1978: Our Lady of the Assumption (Carmichael, CA) 1978-1981: Leave of absence 1981-1984: St. John Vianney, (Rancho Cordova, CA) 1984-1990: St. Thomas More (Paradise, CA) 1990-1993: Holy…
Fr. Philip Sunseri – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Philip Sunseri Diocese of Sacramento/Jesuit Ordained: 1986 Laicized: 1988 Assignment History: Christopher Parish (San Jose, CA) Holy Family (San Jose, CA) Most Holy Trinity Parish (San Jose, CA) Brophy College Preparatory (Phoenix, AZ) Jesuit Community at Fordham University (New York City, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Philip Sunseri: In October 2018, Fr. Philip Sunseri was first…
Fr. Stephen Speciale – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Stephen Speciale Diocese of Sacramento/Jesuit Ordained: 1985 Retired: 1990 Assignment History: 1985-1986: Our Lady of Sorrows (Santa Barbara, CA) 1986-1988: Bellarmine College Preparatory (San Jose, CA) 1989: St. Joseph (San Jose, CA) 1990-2018: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Stephen Speciale: Ordained a Jesuit priest of the California Province, Fr. Stephen Speciale’s post-ordination ministry was short-lived. According…