Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Fr. William J. O’Malley – Diocese of Rochester

Father William J. O’Malley Diocese of Rochester/Jesuit Ordained: 1951 Died: 2023 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father William J. O’Malley Father William J....

19-Year-Old Son of Church Pastors Arrested for Sexual Assault...

Another arrest out of Alachua County occurred on July 18, 2023; Christian David Vargas was arrested and charged with lewd or lascivious battery on a...

Fr. Simon Kenny – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Simon Kenny Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1938 Retired: 1987 Died: 1991 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Simon Kenny: Fr. Simon...

Fr. Paul Knapp – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Paul Knapp Archdiocese of Baltimore/Redemptorist Ordained: 1972 Removed: 1995 Laicized: 1996 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul Knapp: Fr. Paul...

Fr. Michael Kolodziej – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Michael Kolodziej Diocese of Baltimore/Buffalo/Franciscan Ordained: 1970 Removed: 2013 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father Michael Kolodziej: Father Michael Kolodziej was originally...

Fr. Joseph Kenney – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Joseph Kenney Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1943 Retired: 1987 Died: 2001 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Joseph Kenney: Fr. Joseph...

Br. Walter Klick – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Brother Walter Klick Archdiocese of Baltimore/Marianist Ordained: 1931 Died: 1979 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Brother Walter Klick: Br. Walter Klick was...

What Another NY Diocese Bankruptcy Filing Means for Sexual...

Yet another Catholic bishop is essentially saying, “I’d rather take my chances in bankruptcy than in a courthouse. And I’d rather risk having to reveal...

Fr. Thomas M. Kelly – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Thomas M. Kelly Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1939 Died: 1987 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Thomas M. Kelly: Fr Thomas...