Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Fr. Ernest C. Paone – Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Ernest Paone Diocese of Pittsburgh Ordained: 1957 Retired: 2001 Death: 2012 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Ernest Paone: Father...

Fr. Francis J. Gallagher – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father Francis Gallagher Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1973 Arrested: 1989 Reassigned to ministry: 1991 Suspended: 2002 Laicized (removed from priesthood): 2006 Assigned as follows: Summary...

Fr. Joseph J. Gallagher – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father Joseph J.Gallagher Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1963 Retired: 2007 Faculties suspended: 2011 Permanently removed: 2013 Died: 2018 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse...

Fr. Lawrence O’Connell – Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Lawrence O’Connell Diocese of Pittsburgh Ordained: 1930 Resigned: 1983 Died: 1986 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Lawrence O’Connell: Father...

Fr. Peter Dunne – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father Peter Dunne Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1954 Inpatient treatment: 1986-1987, 1989, 1993 Leave of Absence: 1994-1995 Retired: 1995 Permanently restricted: 2005 Died: 2010 Assigned...

Fr. Thomas M. O’Donnell – Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Thomas O’Donnell Diocese of Pittsburgh Ordained: 1960 Removed: 2000 Retired: 2004 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Thomas O’Donnell: In...

Msgr. Leonard Furmanski – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Monsignor Leonard Furmanski Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1959 Suspended: 2003 Retired (voluntarily) 2004 Permanently restricted: 2004 Died: 2009 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse...

Father John Dougherty – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father John Dougherty Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1945 Deceased: 2003 Summary of Allegations Against Father John C. Dougherty: Not much is known about Father John...

Father Michael J. Donofrio – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father Michael Donofrio Archdiocese of Philadelphia Ordained: 1976 Placed on leave: 2003 Laicized: 2007 Suits filed: 2002 Assigned as follows: Summary of Allegations Against Father...