Father John J. Rooney Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1962 Retired: 2004 Died: 2016 Assignment History: 1962-1966: St. Paul’s (Troy, NY) 1966-1968: St. Mary’s (Albany, NY) 1968-1972: Our Lady of the Assumption (Latham, NY) 1972-2004: Sacred Heart of Jesus (Albany, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John J Rooney: Named in a civil lawsuit filed against the Diocese of…
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Fr. Vincent J. Ciotoli – Diocese of Albany
Father Vincent J. Ciotoli Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1976 Assignment History: 1977-1983: St. Patrick’s (Troy, NY) 1991-2005: St. Patrick’s (Ravena, NY) 2005-2009: St. Teresa of Avila (Albany, NY) 2010-2017: Our Lady Queen of Peace (Schenectady, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Vincent J Ciotoli: Fr. Vincent J Ciotoli was ordained a priest in 1976. Serving his community for…
Fr. Anthony Sidoti – Diocese of Albany
Father Anthony Sidoti Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1940 Retired: 1990 Died: 2004 Assignment History: 1940-1942: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Gloversville, NY) 1942-1946: Army Chaplain 1946-1948: NY Army National Guard Chaplain 1948-1970: St. Anthony’s (Albany, NY) 1970-1990: St. James (Albany, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Anthony Sidoti: A decorated veteran and Army chaplain, Fr. Anthony Sidoti,…
Fr. Francis Husselbeck – Diocese of Albany
Father Francis Husselbeck Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1958 Retired: 1998 Dead: 2003 Assignment History: 1960-1966: Our Lady of Victory (Troy, NY) 1966-1968: St. Columbus Church (Schenectady, NY) 1968-1979: Our Lady of Mercy (Colonie, NY) 1979-1985: St. Agnes/St. Patrick (Cohoes, NY) 1985-1998: Saint Joseph’s (Richfield Springs, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Francis Husselbeck: For 45 years, Fr. Francis…
Sr. Bernadette Marie – Diocese of Albany
Sister Bernadette Marie Diocese of Albany/Sisters of Mercy Vows: 1953 Dead: 2006 Assignment History: 1966-1967: St. Teresa of Avila (Albany, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Sister Bernadette Marie: According to media reports, Sr. Bernadette Marie of the Sisters of Mercy was accused in a lawsuit of sexual abuse of a minor from 1966 to 1967 while she was…
Sr. Mercedes Graber – Diocese of Albany
Sister Mercedes Graber, R.S.M. Diocese of Albany/Sisters of Mercy Vows: 1944 Died: 1997 Assignment History: 1978- late 1980’s: Mercy High School (Albany, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Sister Mercedes Graber: In 2020, Sr. Mercedes Graber was named in a lawsuit and accused of sexual abuse of a minor from 1978 to 1981 while serving at Mercy High School…
Fr. Francis Hartigan – Diocese of Albany
Father Francis Hartigan Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1964 Retired: mid-1970’s Died: 2016 Assignment History: 1964-1969: St. Ambrose (Latham, NY) 1964-1969: St. Peter’s Hospital (Albany, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Father Francis Hartigan: In June 2020, Fr. Francis Hartigan was named in a lawsuit against the Diocese of Albany. According to media reports, Hartigan was accused of sexually abusing…
Sr. Eileen Patrice – Diocese of Albany
Sister Eileen Patrice Diocese of Albany/Sisters of St. Joseph Assignment History: 1960-1962: St. Joseph’s (Schenectady, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Sister Eileen Patrice: According to media reports, Sr. Eileen Patrice of the Sisters of Joseph was accused of sexually abusing a minor from 1961 to 1962 while she was serving at St. Joseph in Schenectady, New York. Patrice…
Fr. Andrew J. Lenahan – Diocese of Albany
Father Andrew J. Lenahan Diocese of Albany Ordained: 1932 Retired: 1975 Died: 1987 Assignment History: 1941-1953: St. Benedict (Philadelphia, PA) 1953-1959: St. Edward (Philadelphia, PA) 1960-1963: Holy Family (Stottville, NY) 1964-1975: St. Margaret (Reading, PA) St. Bernard Catholic Church (Easton, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Andrew J Lenahan: According to media reports, in June 2020, Fr. Andrew…
Sr. Rosaire Anne – Diocese of Albany
Sister Rosaire Anne Diocese of Albany/Sisters of St. Joseph Vows: 1963 Assignment History: 1963-1964: St. Joseph (Green Island, NY) 1970-2004: St. Lucy’s School, St. John the Baptist School, and St. Ann’s School (Syracuse, NY) 2005-2016: St. Mary’s-St. Peter’s Church (Syracuse, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Sister Rosaire Anne: A Sister of St. Joseph for 60 years, Sr. Rosaire…