Fr. Donald Althoff – Diocese of Little Rock

| May 4, 2021 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Donald Althoff

Diocese of Little Rock

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Ordained: 1982

Removed: 1995

Assignment History:

  • 1982-1984: St. John (Hot Springs, AR)
  • 1984-1988: St. Michael (West Memphis, AR)
  • 1984-1988: Sacred Heart (Crawfordsville, AR)
  • 1985-1988: St. Mary of the Lake (Horseshoe Lake, AR)
  • 1989-1990: Christ the King (Little Rock, AR)
  • 1989-1990: St. Francis (Little Italy, AR)
  • 1990-1992: St. Theresa (Little Rock, AR)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Donald Althoff:

Fr. Donald Althoff was ordained in 1982 and worked in various parishes in the Diocese of Little Rock. In 2018, Althoff was publicly named and included on the Diocese of Little Rock’s list of credibly accused clergy for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, substantiated, determined, or considered to be credible.

According to media reports, there is one known victim; however, information about the age/gender of his alleged victim or the nature of the alleged sexual abuse is unknown. According to media reports, the abuse occurred while Althoff worked at St. Michael’s parish in West Memphis, Arkansas. Fr. Althoff took a leave of absence in 1992 and was removed from active ministry in 1995. His current whereabouts are unknown.

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