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Fr. Michael Sintef – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Home  >  Sexual Abuse Law Blog  >  Fr. Michael Sintef – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

November 10, 2020 | By Horowitz Law
Fr. Michael Sintef – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Michael Sintef

Father Michael Sintef

Ordained: 1981

Left ministry: Unknown

Assigned as follows:

  • 1981-1985   St. John the Baptist (Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1985-1988   St. Genevieve's (Van Nuys, CA)
  • 1989-1997   Not listed in Directories
  •  2000           Not listed in Directories

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Michael Sintef:

Father Michael Sintef was ordained a priest in 1981 who served in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. According to media reports, he was 'involved' sexually with a 17-year old girl when he was age 30. In a 2018 interview, he acknowledged that when she was 15 she "caught his eye." The girl told her therapist, who called the police. The investigator's report  stated that the "Minor has disclosed to counselor that she has been having sexual activity with her parish priest, Father Mike ... heavy petting and kissing. They watch television together when her parents have gone to bed."

No criminal charges were brought, but the police informed the Archdiocese of Los Angeles which gave Father Sintef a warning. The 'relationship' continued for several more years. He was sent for treatment in Maryland, and then left the priesthood.

In January 2013, Father Sintef's name appeared on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. As of 2018, he was practicing hypnotherapy and living in West Marin, California with his wife and daughter.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest or other Catholic clergy in California State, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles now have legal options, but filing deadlines will apply so do not delay in reaching out to us.  Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Los Angeles and nationwide. We can help.

Contact us at 888-283-9922 or adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.



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