Father Vernon Uhran Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1969 Removed: 1992 Assignment History: 1969-1973: Bishop Moore High School (Orlando, FL) 1969-1973: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Orlando, FL) 1973-1976: Church of the Resurrection and Santa Fe High School (Lakeland, FL) 1976-1981: St. Theresa Catholic Church (Belleview, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Vernon Uhran: In 2005, Vernon Uhran was…
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Fr. Peter Uniowski – Diocese of Orlando
Father Peter Uniowski Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1975 Removed: 2003 Died: August 10, 2021 Assignment History: All Souls Chuurch Our Lady of Lourdes St. Anastasia St. Teresa St. Brendan St. John Neumann Catholic Church (Lakeland, FL) – Pastor Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Father Peter Uniowski: In 2003, Fr. Peter Uniowski was accused of inappropriate conduct with a 12-year-old…
Fr. Thomas Sykes – Diocese of Orlando
Father Thomas Sykes Diocese of Orlando/Franciscan Ordained: 1964 Removed: 1976 Laicized: Unknown Died: 2002 Assignment History: St. Teresa (Titusville, FL) St. John Vianney (Orlando, FL) Bishop Moore High School (Orlando, FL) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Thomas Sykes: Father Thomas Sykes was a member of the Franciscan Friars. He is believed to be the “Fr. Thomas S.” cited in…
Fr. Hubert Reason – Diocese of Orlando
Father Hubert Reason Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1957 Died: 1984 Assignment History: Patrick’s Catholic Church (Largo, FL) Ignatius of Antioch (Tarpon Springs) Theresa’s (Spring Hill, FL) Mary Our Lady of Grace (St. Petersburg, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Hubert Reason: In 2002, “several individuals” came forward with credible accusations that they had been abused by Fr. Hubert…
Fr. Thomas James Pagni – Diocese of Orlando
Father Thomas James Pagni Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1977 Died: 2008 Assignment History: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church (Winter Park, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Thomas James Pagni: Fr. Thomas James Pagni was a former priest and mental health counselor with the Orlando Diocese. In 1995, Pagni was arrested in Tampa for allegedly sexually abusing a 17-year-old…
Fr. Oscar Salazar – Diocese of Orlando
Father Oscar Salazar Diocese of Orlando Ordained: Unknown Assignment History: Our Lady of the Lakes (Deltona, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Oscar Salazar: Fr. Oscar Salazar was accused of groping a 17-year-old boy in 1996 at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Deltona. He was removed from assignment and sent to St. Luke’s in Maryland…
Fr. Fred Ruse – Diocese of Orlando
Father Fred Ruse Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1976 Retired: May 2018 Assignment History: 1976-1979: Church of Our Saviour (Cocoa Beach, FL) 1979-1984: Holy Names of Jesus (Satellite Beach, FL) 1984-1994: St. Paul Catholic Church, Pastor (Daytona Beach, FL) 1994-2004: St. Matthew, Pastor (Winter Haven, FL) 2005 Sabbatical: January – July 2005 2005-2006: St. John Vianney, Associate Pastor (Orlando, FL) 2006-2015…
Fr. Eamon O’Dowd – Diocese of Orlando
Fr. Eamon O’Dowd Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1959 Retired: 1995 Died: 2009 Assignment History: Charles Borromeo (College Park, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Eamon O’Dowd: In 1977, Fr. Eamon O’Dowd was accused of sexually abusing two young girls. No charges were filed after he apologized, and it was dropped. In 1983, O’Dowd was arrested on charges of…
Fr. Jose Mena – Diocese of Orlando
Father Jose Mena Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1961 Died: Unknown Assignment History: Epiphany (Port Orange, FL) 1960s: Incarnation Catholic School (Sarasota, FL) 1960s: St. Paul (Daytona Beach, FL) 1970s: Resurrection (Winter Garden, FL) 1980s: Blessed Sacrament (Clermont, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Jose Mena: In 2005, Father Jose Mena was accused in a lawsuit of abusing a…
Fr. Martin McCamley – Diocese of Orlando
Father Martin McCamley Diocese of Orlando Ordained: 1962 Retired: 2004 Assignment History: 1962: St. Patrick’s Church (Johnstown, PA) 1970: St. Columba’s Church (Johnstown, PA) 1977-1988: Our Mother of Sorrows (Johnstown, PA) 1980s: St. Columba’s Church (Johnstown, PA) 1980s: Bishop McCort High School (Johnstown, PA) 1988: St. Clement Church (Johnstown, PA) 1992: Church of the Visitation (Johnstown, PA) 1995-2001: Our Lady…