Fr. Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara Diocese of Trenton Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara: In 1988, Fr. Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara worked temporarily in the Diocese of Trenton. According to media reports, during his time in the Diocese of Trenton, a 7-year-old girl accused Kuruthukulaugara of sexually abusing her. He fled back to India shortly after the allegation…
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Msgr. Gregory Vaughan – Diocese of Trenton
Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1972 Removed: March 2019 Assigned as follows: St. Ann (Keansburg, NJ) St. Charles Borromeo (Cinnaminson, NJ) St. Mary (Middletown, NJ) St. Raphael (Hamilton, NJ) St. Catharine (Homdel, NJ) Vicar General Moderator of the Curia Diocesan Director of Vocations Vicar for Catholic Education Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Msgr. Gregory Vaughan: On…
Marcin Burek (Seminarian)- Diocese of Trenton
Marcin Burek Diocese of Trenton Joined Seminarian Program: 2010 Arrested: 2011 Assigned as follows (for studies): 2007: St. Mary of the Lake (Lakewood, NJ) 2010: St. Mary Seminary (Baltimore, MD) 2010: The Church of St. Catherine Laboure (Middletown, NJ) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Marcin Burek: In 2011, Seminarian Marcin Burek was arrested on charges of luring, resisting…
Fr. Joseph McHugh – Diocese of Trenton
Father Joseph F. McHugh Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1973 Removed from active ministry: 1996 Deceased Assigned as follows: 1974 – 1978 St. Mary (New Monmouth, NJ) 1975 – 1983 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Maple Shade, NJ) 1984 – 1985 St. Gregory the Great (Hamilton Square, NJ) 1986 St. Raphael (Hamilton, NJ) 1987 –…
Fr. Terrance O. McAlinden – Diocese of Trenton
Father Terrance O. McAlinden Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1967 Removed from ministry: 2007 Sick Leave: 2007 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: 1967-1971: Our Lady of Victories (Sayreville, NJ) 1971-1973: Incarnation (Trenton, NJ) 1971-1989: Catholic Youth Organization (Trenton, NJ) 1988-2007: St. Theresa (Tuckerton, NJ) 1997-2002: St. Michael’s (Little Egg Harbor, NJ) 2007-2015: Chancery, Lawrenceville Jeremiah House, Keyport Summary of Sexual Abuse…
Msgr. Richard C. Brietske – Diocese of Trenton
Monsignor Richard C. Brietske Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1962 Elevated to Monsignor: 1997 Appointed Chancellor of Diocese: 2001 Retired from Chancellor of Diocese: 2007 Removed from Ministry: 2018 Assigned as follows: 1982-1995: Church of the Nativity (Fair Haven, NJ) 1982-1995: St. Gregory the Great (Hamilton Square, Monmouth) 1982-1985: St. George (Titusville, N) 2007-2018: St. Catharine (Holmdel, NJ) 2007-2018: Chaplain, Monmouth University Chancellor,…
Fr. Jean-Level Eliscard – Diocese of Trenton
Father Jean-Level Eliscard Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1992 Arrested: 1994 Probation: 1995 Transfer to Archdiocese of Montreal (Canada): 200 Assigned as follows: 1992: Diocese of Les Cayes (Les Cayes, Haiti) 2002: Saint Alexandre Roman Catholic Church (St. Alexandre-d-Iberville, Quebec) 2003-2004: Diocese of Montreal, Hospital Chaplain (Montreal) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Jean-Level Eliscard: In 1995, the arrest of…
Fr. Ronald Becker – Diocese of Trenton
Father Ronald Becker Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1973 Removed from Parish Work: 1989 Stripped of Priesthood: 2002 Died: 2009 Assigned as follows: Incarnation (Ewing, NJ) Holy Angels (Hamilton, NJ) Precious Blood (Monmouth Beach, NJ) Diocesan Scouting Chaplain St. Francis (Trenton, NJ) Summary of Sexual Allegations Against Father Ronald Becker: In 1989, Fr. Ronald Becker was accused of sexual misconduct and…
Fr. John R. Butler – Diocese of Trenton
Father John R. Butler Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1957 (Diocese of Richmond) Assigned in New Jersey: 1970-2002 Removed from Ministry: 2002 Assigned as Follows: 1957-1958: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond, VA) 1958-1960: St. Mary Star-of-the-Sea (Fort Monroe, VA) 1960-1961: St. Peter’s Catholic Church (Richmond, VA) 1961-1965: St. Joseph’s (Kings Park, NY) 1966: Not indexed in the 1966 Directory 1966-1968: On…
Deacon Charles J. Comito – Diocese of Trenton
Deacon Charles J. Comito Diocese of Trenton Ordained (as deacon): 1998 Removed from Ministry: 2007 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: Deacon of St. Theresa Church (Little Egg Harbor, NJ) St Mary’s (New Monmouth, NJ) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Deacon Charles J Comito: In 2007, the Diocese of Trenton quietly removed Dn. Charles J Comito after sexual abuse allegations…