Father Bernard Waltos
Diocese of San Bernardino/Franciscan
Ordained: 1973
Died: 1992
Assignment History:
- 1974-1977: St. Hedwig (Detroit, MI)
- 1977-1978: Bishop Montgomery High School (Torrance, CA)
- 1978-1979: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Hermosa Beach, CA)
- 1979-1992: Unknown
Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Bernard Waltos:
Fr. Bernard Waltos worked at various parishes throughout Michigan and California. According to the Diocese of San Bernardino, Waltos was accused of abusing a minor from 1984 to 1990, while his status was unknown. In 2010, as part of a settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, the Diocese of San Diego released Waltos’ personnel file. Waltos was included in the Diocese of San Bernardino’s list of clergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
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