Clergy Abuse Lawyers
Clergy abuse lawyers play a vital role in pursuing justice for survivors of abuse within religious institutions. These legal experts are dedicated to holding religious organizations accountable for the actions of their clergy members and ensuring that survivors receive the necessary support and compensation. Their work is instrumental in exposing the widespread issue of abuse […]
Mary Anne Powers
Sr. Mary Anne Powers was accused of alleged abuse in 2004 to children in the 1950’s to 1960’s. She died in 1995.
James R Adams
Father James R Adams was named publicly as accused on August 14, 2018. Accused of sexually assaulting a boy in the 1970’s.
Father Peter J. Dunne
Father Peter J. Dunne was accused of abuse of three boys in 1986. Father Dunne retired in 1995.
Father Francisco Javier Garcia Ortiz
Father Francisco Javier Garcia Ortiz was accused of abuse of a boy from 1970-1975. He was added to the diocese’s list on April 30, 2019.
Joseph Maskell
Joseph Maskell’s name was included on the archdiocese’s list in September 2002. Over 39 men and women reported they were abused by Maskell by 2023.
Robert E Kelley
Robert E Kelley admitted to abusing between 50 and 100 girls from 1976-1983. Kelley was required to register as a sex offender.
Catholic Church Lawsuit Payouts
The Catholic Church has been grappling with the consequences of clergy abuse for decades, and the financial toll has been staggering. The sheer volume of clergy abuse cases has resulted in astronomical settlement costs for the Church, as dioceses and religious orders have been forced to pay out billions of dollars to survivors. This financial […]
Hilary Cooper
Hilary Cooper was named as accused in 2019. The alleged abuse occurred in 1978.
Robert Pickett
Robert Pickett was named as publicly accused on November 30, 2018. Accused of abuse in 1978.