Father Michael McDonald Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1958 Settled: 2004 Died: 1971 Assignment History: 1958-1963: Anthony’s (Atwater, CA) 1958-1963: Immaculate Conception (Buhach, CA) 1958-1961: S. Air Base (Castle Field, CA) 1963-1964: Peter’s (LeMoore, CA) 1963-1964: Joseph’s (Stratford, CA) 1963-1964: Rose’s (Tache Indian Reservation, CA) 1964-1965: Patrick’s (Watsonville, CA) 1965-1968: Mary of the Nativity (Salinas, CA) 1965-1968: Camp McCollum (CA) 1968-1969:…
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Msgr. Thomas Neary – Diocese of Monterey
Monsignor Thomas Neary Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1948 Died: 1983 Assignment History: 1948-1958: St. Joseph’s Church (Selma, CA) 1959: Atascadero State Hospital (Atascadero, CA) 1961-1974: Madonna Del Sasso (Salinas, CA) 1974-1981: Old Mission Catholic Church (San Luis Obispo, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor Thomas Neary: A native of Ireland, Monsignor Thomas Neary was the first Chancellor of the Diocese of…
Br. James Wisecaver – Diocese of Monterey
Brother James Wisecaver Diocese of Monterey/Marianists Ordained: Unknown Died: 2015 Assignment History: Archbishop Mitty High School (San Jose, CA) School Administration at Serra High School (Gardena, CA) St. Anthony High School (Wailuku, Maui, HI) Dean of Students at Chaminade University of Honolulu Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX Professor of Education at Cal State University…
Fr. John Velez – Diocese of Monterey
Father John Velez Diocese of Monterey/Marist Order Ordained: 1988 Died: Unknown Assignment History: 1989-1990 La Purisima (El Paso, TX) 1990-1991 Mary of the Nativity (Salinas, CA) 1990-1991 Sacred Heard (Salinas, CA) 1990-1991 Christ the King/Cristo Rey 1991-2011 Sent to Mexico after accusation of child sexual abuse Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Velez: A native of Bogota, Colombia…
Fr. Joseph Sheehan – Diocese of Monterey
Father Joseph Sheehan Diocese of Monterey/Holy Ghost Fathers Ordained: 1960 Died: Unknown Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Joseph Sheehan: Fr. Joseph Sheehan worked in the Diocese of Monterey. In 2019, Fr. Sheehan was included on the Diocese of Monterey’s 2019 List of priests who was named as being “credibly accused” of child sex abuse. Very little is known of…
Fr. Colman O’Connor – Diocese of Monterey
Father Colman O’Connor Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1954 Died: 1996 Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Colman O’Connor: Fr. Colman O’Connor worked in the Diocese of Monterey. According to Bishop Accountability, in 2019, Fr. O’Connor was included on the Diocese of Monterey’s 2019 List of Credibly Accused Clergy of Sexual Abuse. Very little is known of O’Connor’s activities within…
Fr. Patrick McHugh – Diocese of Monterey
Father Patrick McHugh Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1943 Died: 1979 Assignment History: 1963-1979: St. John’s Catholic Church (Felton, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Patrick McHugh: Fr. Patrick McHugh was a priest in the Diocese of Monterey. According to media reports, in 2003, at least seven men filed suit against Fr. Patrick McHugh alleging sexual abuse between 1961 and…
Msgr. Gilbert Meyer – Diocese of Monterey
Monsignor Gilbert Meyer Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1942 Retired: 1990 Died: 2020 Assignment History: 1942: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Bakersfield, CA) 1946: St. Brigid (Hanford, CA) 1950: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Hanford, CA) 1953: Our Lady of the Assumption (Watsonville, CA) 1967: Sacred Heart (Lindsay, CA) 1969: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bishop 1972: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Bakersfield, CA)…
Fr. Albert Mengon – Diocese of Monterey
Father Albert (Alberto) Mengon Diocese of Monterey/Salesians Ordained: 1966 Assignment History: 1966-1967: Bishop Mora Salesian High School (Los Angeles, CA) 1967-1976: Salesian High School (Richmond, CA) 1976-1979: Francis Junior High School (Watsonville, CA) 1979-1984: Salesian High School (Richmond, CA) 1984-1986: Bishop Mora Salesian High School (Los Angeles, CA) 1986-1989: Francis Youth Center (Watsonville, CA) 1989-1991: Salesian High School (Richmond,…
Fr. Carl Faria – Diocese of Monterey
Father Carl Faria Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1988 Faculties removed: 2002 Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Carl Faria: Fr. Carl Faria worked in the Diocese of Monterey. In 2019, Fr. Faria was included on the Diocese of Monterey’s list of priests named as being “credibly accused” of child sex abuse. Church documents show that incidents of…