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…
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Fr. Juan Guillen – Diocese of Monterey
Father Juan Guillen Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1974 Removed: 2005 Assignment History: 1982-1985: Immaculate Conception (Yuma, CA) 1985-1986: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Somerton, CA) 1986-2002: Immaculate Conception (Yuma, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Juan Guillen: Fr. Juan Guillen was a priest in the Diocese of Monterey. According to media reports, in 2003, Fr. Guillen was convicted of…
Msgr. Joseph Pacheco – Diocese of Monterey
Monsignor Joseph Pacheco Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1957 Died: 1992 Assignment History: 1957-1961: US N.O.T.S. (Naval Ordnance Test Station) (China Lake, CA) 1961-1967: St. Aloysius (Tulare, CA) 1961-1967: St. Rita’s (Tulare, CA) 1967-1971: Sacred Heart (Merced, CA) 1967-1973: St. George’s (El Nido, CA) 1971-1973: Catholic Church of Merced (Merced, CA) 1971-1973: St. John the Baptist (Hopeton, CA) 1973-1977: On Duty…
Fr. Rino Spada – Diocese of Monterey
Father Rino Spada Diocese of Monterey/Scalabrinians Ordained: 1949 Died: 2002 Assignment History: 1970s: Our Lady of Sorrows (Canada) Diocese of Monterey Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Rino Spada: Fr. Rino Spada was a a Scalabrini priest from Canada that worked in the Diocese of Monterey. In 2019, Fr. Spada was included on the Diocese of Monterey’s 2019 List of Credibly Accused Clergy…
Fr. John Pierson – Diocese of Monterey
Father John Pierson Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1972 Died: 1992 Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Pierson: Fr. John Pierson worked in the Diocese of Monterey. In 2019, Fr. John Pierson was included the Diocese of Monterey’s 2019 List of accusations received after the clergyman was dead but appear plausible. Very little is known of Pierson’s activities within…
Fr. Felix Migliazzo – Diocese of Monterey
Father Felix Migliazzo Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1949 Retired: 1987 Dead: 2005 Assignment History: 1949: Maryknoll (Ossining, NY) 1967-1976: St. Jude’s Catholic Church (Marina, CA) 1984-1987: Old Mission Church(San Juan Bautista) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Felix Migliazzo: According to media reports, Fr. Felix Migliazzo was ordained for the Maryknoll Order in 1949 and came to the Diocese of…
Fr. Charles Moore – Diocese of Monterey
Father Charles Moore Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1964 Died: 2007 Assignment History Includes: Mission College Preparatory College High School (San Luis Obispo, CA) Newman Catholic Center – SLO (San Luis Obispo, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Charles Moore: According to his obituary, Fr. Charles Moore worked in the Diocese of Monterey from 1964 until his retirement in 2006. In…
Fr. Michael McDonald – Diocese of Monterey
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:…
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…
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,…