Father Cornelius F. O’Connor Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1946 Died: 1989 Assignment History: 1946-1947: St. John the Baptist (Chico, CA) 1947-1950: St. Bernard (Eureka, CA) 1950-1961: Holy Cross (Tulelake, CA) 1961-1965: St. Patrick (Placerville, CA) 1968-1972: St. Joseph (Marysville, CA) 1972-1989: Our Lady of the Assumption (Carmichael, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Cornelius O’Connor: Fr. Cornelius O’Connor…
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Fr. Uriel Ojeda – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Uriel Ojeda Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 2007 Convicted: 2013 Dismissed: 2016 Assignment History: 2007-2009: Holy Rosary (Woodland, CA) 2009-2011: Our Lady of Mercy (Redding, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Uriel Ojeda: In 2011, Fr. Uriel Ojeda was arrested after sexual abuse was reported to the Diocese of Sacramento. In 2012, Ojeda was sentenced to eight years…
Fr. James Mennis – Diocese of Sacramento
Father James Mennis Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1962 Removed: 2004 Dead: 2014 Assignment History: 1962-1966: St. Basil (Vallejo, CA) 1966-1969: Holy Spirit (Sacramento, CA) 1969-1970: Asst. Director of CYO Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father James Mennis: Fr. James Mennis was accused of sexual abuse of a female under the age of 18. The nature of the accusation involved…
Fr. James Thomas Monaghan – Diocese of Sacramento
Father James Thomas Monaghan Diocese of Sacramento/Jesuit Ordained: 1946 Sentenced: 1992 Dead: 2004 Assignment History: 1946-1947: Alma College (Alma, CA) 1947-1948: Manresa Hall (Port Townsend, WA) 1948-1952: St. Ignatius High School (San Francisco, CA) 1952-1955: Bellarmine College Preparatory School (San Jose, CA) 1955-1962: Brophy College Preparatory School (Phoenix, AZ) 1962-1963: St. Ignatius Church (Sacramento, CA) 1963-1971: St. Ignatius High School…
Fr. James McSorley – Diocese of Sacramento
Father James McSorley Diocese of Sacramento/Oblates Ordained: 1946 Died: 2005 Assignment History: 1955-1961: Oblate Mission (Lagao, Cotabato) 1961-1963: Oblate Mission House and Procure (Oakland, CA) 1963-1967: Ferdinand’s (San Fernando, CA) 1964-1965: St. Alice (Springfield, OR) 1967-1969: Oblate Mission House and Procure (Oakland, CA) 1971-1972: Sacred Heart (Boise, ID) 1972-1975: Our Lady of the Lake (McCall, ID) 1977-1978: Bishop O’Dowd High…
Fr. Vito Mistretta – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Vito Mistretta Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1942 Retired: 1990 Dead: 2009 Assignment History: 1942-1946: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, CA) 1946-1949: Saint Rose Parish (Roseville, CA) 1949-1990: Holy Family (Citrus Heights, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Vito Mistretta: Fr. Vito Mistretta was initially listed in 2019 on the official Diocese of Sacramento’s credibly accused clerics…
Fr. Patrick McCabe – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Patrick McCabe Diocese of Sacramento/Archdiocese of Dublin Ordained: 1961 Laicized: 1988 Convicted: 2013 Assignment History: 1983-1985: St. Bernard (Eureka, CA) 1986-1987: Mercy San Juan Hospital (Carmichael, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Patrick McCabe: Fr. Patrick McCabe, who worked in the Santa Rosa and the Sacramento Dioceses, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in his native…
Fr. Kevin McBrien – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Kevin McBrien Diocese of Sacramento/Carmelite Order Ordained: 1970 Removed: 2010 Assignment History: 1971: Immaculate Conception (Norwood, NJ) 1972-1978: St. Cecilia (Englewood, NJ) 1979-1981: Carmelite Fathers St. Elias Priory (Joliet, IL) 1982-1983: Carmelite Priory (Houston, TX) 1984-1986: Crespi Carmelite High School (Encino, CA) 1987-1991: St. Jane Frances de Chantal (North Hollywood, CA) 1992-1997: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Fairfield, CA)…
Fr. Luis Martinez – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Luis Martinez Diocese of Sacramento/Sons of the Holy Family Ordained: 1964 Charged: 1994 Assignment History: 1964-1970: Holy Cross (Santa Cruz, CA) 2003: Sons of the Holy Family Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Luis Martinez: According to media reports, two civil suits were filed in New Mexico against Fr. Luis Martinez in 1994, alleging sexual abuse of female…
Fr. Michael Lynch – Diocese of Sacramento
Father Michael Lynch Diocese of Sacramento Ordained: 1952 Retired: 1993 Dead: 1993 Assignment History: 1952-1953: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (Broderick, CA) 1953-1959: St. Philomene (Sacramento, CA) 1959-1993: St. John the Baptist and Chico State Newman Center (Chico, CA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Michael Lynch: Originally from Ireland, Fr. Michael Lynch was ordained for the Diocese…