Father Thomas Woerth Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1966 Assigned as follows: 1966-1968: St. Mary’s (Colorado Springs, CO) 1968-1976: Holy Trinity (Colorado Springs, CO) 1976-1978: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, CO) 1978-1981: St. James (Denver, CO) 1981-1984: St. Joseph’s Church (Fort Collins, CO) 1984-1985: Holy Family (Denver, CO) 1985-1990: Sacred Heart of Jesus (Boulder, CO) 1990-1991: Unknown 1991-1992: Christ the…
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Fr. Rafael Jairo Calle – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Rafael Jairo Calle Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1946 Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Rafael Jairo Calle: Father Rafael Jairo Calle was ordained a priest in 1946 in the Archdiocese of Denver. According to media reports, in October 2019, the Colorado Attorney General’s office released the report of a special investigation into Colorado’s three Catholic dioceses and their…
Fr. Delisle Lemieux – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Delisle Lemieux Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1926 Died: 1977 Assigned as follows: 1926-1929: Unknown 1930-1931: St. Vincent De Paul (Denver, CO) 1932-1934: Catholic University (Washington D.C.) 1935: Unknown 1936-1966: St. Catherine (Denver, CO) 1967-1977: Retired Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Delisle Lemieux: Fr. Delisle Lemieux was ordained a priest in 1926, and served…
Fr. John J. McGinn – Archdiocese of Denver
Father John McGinn Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: Unknown Died: 2002 Assigned as follows: 1953-1961: St. James (Denver, CO) 1981-1991 St. Louis (Louisville, CO) 1962-1966: St. John’s (Yuma, CO) 1992-1995 Holy Ghost (Denver, CO) 1967-1975: Guardian Angels (Denver, CO) 1996-2002 St. Thomas More (Englewood, CO) 1976-1977: St. Mark at Lionhead (Westminster, CO) 1978-1980: Montbello Catholic Church (Denver, CO) Summary of Sexual…
Fr. Francis Pettit – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Francis Pettit Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1976 Retired: 2013 Died: 1987 Initiated process to Laicize: 2019 Assigned as follows: 1938-1939: Grand Junction, CO) 1968: St. Joseph’s, Fort Collins, CO) 1940-1943: Annunciation (Denver, CO) 1969: St. Jude (Denver, CO) 1944: St. Leo the Great (Denver, CO) 1970-1975: Our…
Fr. Leonard Scezney – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Leonard Scezney Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1985 Assigned as follows: 1986: Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, Arvada, CO) 1987-1988: Blessed Sacrament (Denver, CO) 1989-1990: Notre Dame (Denver, CO) 1991-1992: Unknown 1993-2002: Absent on Leave 2003-2021: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Leonard Scezney: Fr. Leonard Scezney was ordained a priest in 1985, and served in multiple parishes…
Fr. John “Harley” Schmitt – Archdiocese of Denver
Father John “Harley” Schmitt Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1940 Died: 2003 Assigned as follows: 1941-1946: Blessed Sacrament (Denver, CO) 1971-1974: Our Lady of Fatima (Denver, CO) 1947-1948: St. Francis Hospital and Sanatorium (Colorado Springs, CO 1975-1989: Our Lady of Fatima (Lakewood, CO) 1949-1950: Appolonare University (Rome, Italy) 1990-1996: Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged (Denver, CO) 1951:…
Fr. Joseph Bosetti – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Joseph Bosetti Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: 1946 Died: 1954 Assigned as follows: 1931-1954: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; Vicar General; Chancellor (Denver, CO) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Joseph Bosetti: Fr. Joseph Bosetti was ordained a priest in 1946, and served in multiple parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver. According to the October 2019 Colorado Attorney General’s…
Fr. Robert Banigan – Archdiocese of Denver
Father Robert Banigan Archdiocese of Denver Ordained: Unknown Died: 1986 Assigned as follows: 1942-1944: Annunciation (Leadville, CO) 1945-1946: Chaplain, U.S. Army 1947: Catholic University (Washington D.C.) 1948-1953: St. Mary’s Church (Aspen, CO) 1954-1958: On Duty Outside the Diocese; Chaplain, U.S. Army 1959-1965: St. Leo the Great (Denver, CO) 1966-1970: Holy Ghost (Denver, CO) 1968: …
What Do You Need to Know About the Archdiocese of Denver’s IRRP and Claims Packet?
The three Catholic dioceses of Colorado, including the Archdiocese of Denver, have started a voluntary compensation for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The program, sometimes called the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program (IRRP) or something similar, is being administered by Washington D.C.-based attorney Ken Feinberg and his business manager, Camille Biros. The two have administered similar diocesan settlement funds nationwide…