Father Michael Van Dinh Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 2008 Leave: 2017 Removed: 2020 Assignment History: St. Michael’s Catholic Church (Livermore, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Michael Van Dinh: In 2017, a 24-year-old man alleged he was sexually abused by Fr. Michael Van Dinh inside the rectory of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Livermore, California. According to media reports,…
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Fr. Ricardo Chavez – Diocese of Oakland
Father Ricardo Chavez Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1963 Retired: 2010 Assignment History: 1963-1966: St. Cornelius (Richmond, VA) 1967-1979: St. Edward (Newark, CA) 1979-1982: Our Lady of the Rosary (Union City) 1982-1990: Hispanic Affairs Office of the California Catholic Conference (Sacramento, CA) 1990-1997: St. Leander (San Leandro, CA) 1997-2010: St. Peter Martyr (Pittsburg, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father…
Fr. Edmond G. Cloutier – Diocese of Oakland
Father Edmond G. Cloutier Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1946 Removed: 1980 Died: 2003 Assigned as follows: 1946-1953: St. Andre’s (Biddeford, ME) 1953-1960: Star of the Sea (San Francisco, CA) 1960-1963: Corpus Christi (Piedmont, CA) 1963-1965: St. Joseph’s (Alameda, CA) 1965-1981: St. Augustine’s (Pleasanton, CA) 1981-1985: Retired 1985-1986: Unknown 1986-1987: Retired (P.O. Box 1095 (Salida, CA) 1987-1995: Retired 1995-1997: Bishop Begin…
Msgr. Vincent I. Breen – Diocese of Oakland
Monsignor Vincent I. Breen Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1936 Removed: 1982 Died: 1986 Assigned as follows: 1936-1938: St. Mary’s (Stockton, CA) 1938-1942: Catholic University (Washington, DC) 1942-1944: Nativity (San Francisco, CA) 1944-1946: St. Joseph Military Academy (Belmont, CA) 1944-1952: Serra High School for Boys (San Mateo, CA) 1952-1953: St. Mary’s (Walnut Creek, CA) 1953-1982: Holy Spirit (Fremont, CA) 1982-1986: Retired Summary…
Fr. Robert E. Freitas – Diocese of Oakland
Father Robert E. Freitas Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1972 Removed: 2002 Laicized: 2007 Died: 2011 Assigned as follows: 1972-1976: All Saints (Hayward, CA) 1976-1978: St. Felicitas (San Leandro, CA) 1978-1979: St. Edward’s (Newark, CA) 1979-1982: Santa Paula (Fremont, CA) 1982-1985: Our Lady of the Rosary (Union City, CA) 1985-1987: St. Catherine of Sienna (Martinez, CA) 1987-1990: Good Shepherd (Pittsburg, CA)…
Fr. Melvin Bucher – Diocese of Oakland
Father Melvin Bucher Diocese of Oakland/Franciscans Ordained: 1961 Died: 2019 Assigned as follows: 1963-1964: St. Francis Seminary (Troutdale, OR) 1964-1968: Serra Catholic High School (Salem, OR) 1968-1970: St. Anthony’s (Tigard, OR) 1971-1972: Leave of absence 1972-1973: St. Anne’s (Spokane, WA) 1973-1976: St. Elizabeth’s High School (Oakland, CA) 1976-1977: Franciscan Fathers Provincial House (Oakland, CA); Pre-Novitiate Formation (Hayward, CA) 1977-1988: St.…
Fr. Virendra Coutts – Diocese of Oakland
Father Virendra Coutts Diocese of Oakland/Salesians Assigned as follows: N/A Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Virendra Coutts: Fr. Virendra Coutts was a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco religious order. In 2019, his name appeared on the Diocese of Oaklands’ list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. Very little is known of Coutts’ activities within…
Fr. Mario Cimmarrusti – Diocese of Oakland
Father Mario Cimmarrusti Diocese of Oakland/Franciscans Ordained: 1957 Died: 2013 Assigned as follows: 1957-1958: Immaculate Conception, St. Mary’s (Phoenix, AZ) 1958-1965: St. Francis Minor Seminary (Troutdale, OR) 1965-1970: St. Anthony’s Minor Seminary (Santa Barbara, CA) 1970-1981: Mexican Missions, Guaymas (Sonora, Mexico) 1981: Hazelden Foundation (Center City, MN) 1981-1982: Servants of the Paraclete, St. Michael’s, Therapeutic Comm. (St. Louis, MO) 1982-1985:…
Br./Fr. Donald (Don) W. Eagleson – Diocese of Oakland
Brother/Father Donald (Don) W. Eagleson Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1985 Died: 2004 Assigned as follows: Pre-1985: Unknown (Brother of the Holy Cross) 1986-1987: St. Vincent de Paul (Petaluma, CA) 1988-1989: Unknown 1990: St. Bernard’s Church (Eureka, CA) 1991-2003: Sacred Heart Church (Eureka, CA) 2004: Retired, Nazareth House (San Rafael, CA) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Brother/Father Donald W Eagleson:…
Fr. Donald E. Broderson – Diocese of Oakland
Father Donald E. Broderson Diocese of Oakland Ordained: 1968 Removed: 1991 Laicized: 2005 Died: 2010 Assigned as follows: 1969-1971: Santa Paula (Freemont, CA) 1971: Deaf, Diocesan Office; St. Joseph’s Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; St. Joseph’s School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Oakland, CA) 1972: St. Philip Neri (Alameda, CA) 1973: St. Joachim (Hayward, CA) 1974-1975: Most…