Accused Persons Missing from the List Released
by the Diocese of Rockville Centre
Disclaimer: The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Committee”) has not independently investigated the allegations of sexual abuse against the people listed below. The Committee does not assert that the allegations of sexual abuse against them are true.
This list supplements the list released by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, which can by found under Deadline to File Claims: List of Accused Clergy at LongIslandChurchClaims.com. The people named below have been accused of committing sexual abuse. These people have served within the territorial limits of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. A religious order and/or diocese outside of the Diocese of Rockville Centre found sexual abuse accusations against these people to be credible or sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against these people. This list provides the information we have available regarding assignments and dates but may not be complete. This list may be modified from time to time as additional information becomes available.
To file a claim or for more information on the Diocese of Rockville Centre's bankruptcy, visit LongIslandChurchClaims.com or call 888-490-0633.
Arevalo, Fr. Joseph V. (ordained 1965)
Allegation(s)
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Complaint: April Connors v. Joseph V. Arevalo et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-02-05-Connors-v-Arevalo-Complaint-900010-2020.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: April Connors v. Joseph V. Arevalo et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-02-05-Connors-v-Arevalo-Complaint-900010-2020.pdf
St. Hugh of Lincoln, Huntington Station [1992-1995]​ -
Official Catholic Directory
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1978-1985 OCDs, identified as a priest from the Philippines)
St. Patrick’s, Glen Cove (1986-1988 OCDs)
St. Hugh of Lincoln, Huntington Station (1989-2003 OCDs)
Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport (2004 OCD)
Not indexed or listed (2005 OCD)
St. Joseph’s, Babylon (2006-2019 OCDs)
Bakutis, Br. Arnold, S.C.
Allegation(s)
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-09-24-Boland-v-Brooklyn-and-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Brothers-of-Sacred-Heart-re-Bakutis.pdf
Coindre Hall, Huntington (when complainant was age 11 to 14 in 1949-1951)​ -
Official Catholic Directory
HUNTINGTON, L. I. Coindre Hall.—Boarding School for Boys in Grades 4A-8B. Brother Harold, S.C., Prin. Brothers of the Sacred Heart 19. Pupils 120.
NOTE: Beginning in 1958, the Official Catholic Directory lists Coindre Hall in the section of the Directory devoted to the Diocese of Rockville Centre, which was erected from Brooklyn diocesan territory on April 6, 1957.
Berry, Fr. Richard M. (ordained 1952; died 12/12/1981)
Allegation(s)
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Complaint: Mary Ann Romano v. Diocese of Brooklyn, Diocese of Rockville Centre et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-12-24-Romano-v-Diocese-of-Brooklyn-re-Berry.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: Mary Ann Romano v. Diocese of Brooklyn, Diocese of Rockville Centre et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-12-24-Romano-v-Diocese-of-Brooklyn-re-Berry.pdf
Our Lady of Peace, Lynbrook [1954-1956] -
Official Catholic Directory
Our Lady of Peace, Lynbrook (1953-1957 OCDs, Brooklyn section)
Our Lady of Peace, Lynbrook (1958 OCD, Rockville Centre section)
St. Anthony of Padua, East Northport (1959 OCD)
Blessed Sacrament, Valley Stream (1960-1962 OCDs)
St. Joseph’s, Ronkonkoma (1963-1964 OCDs)
St. Hugh’s, Huntington Station (1965-1970 OCDs)
Mary Immaculate, Bellport (1971-1972 OCDs)
St. Camillus Residence, East Meadow (1973 OCD)
Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow (1973-1976 OCDs)
St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary, Uniondale (1974-1981 OCDs) in residence
Holly Patterson Home for Nassau Community Aged and Infirm, Uniondale (1977-1981 OCDs)
Listed in Necrology at Holly Patterson Home, Died 12/12/1981 (1982 OCD)
Brinker, Fr. Brian J. (ordained 1988)
Allegation(s)
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Complaint: Kalberer v. Diocese of Rockville Centre and Brinker
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020_02_21_Kalberer_v_Rockville_Centre_and_Brinker_900003_2020.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. James in Seaford (1988-93) [confirmed in OCD]
Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow (chaplain 1993-99) [confirmed in OCD]
Sacred Heart, North Merrick (residence 1993-98) [confirmed in OCD]
Good Shepherd, Holbrook (1999-2001) [confirmed in OCD]
St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre (2001-2002) [confirmed in OCD]
Pius X Residence for priests, Uniondale (2002-2010) [confirmed in OCD]
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip (2013-2017) [confirmed in OCD]
Christ the King, Commack (2017-2019) in residence [confirmed in OCD]
Carroll, Fr. Douglas, SAC (Pallotines)
Allegation(s)
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Baltimore Archdiocese List: https://www.archbalt.org/child-and-youth-protection/priests-and-brothers-accused-of-abuse/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Queen of the Apostles Retreat House, North Haven (Sag Harbor), Assistant Director of Retreats [1977 OCD]
Congro, Fr. Basil Peter
Allegation(s)
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Charleston SC Diocese List: https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/RevisedList_March27.20202.pdf
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News Report of Lawsuits: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news/2003_04_15_Laikin_LawsuitsDetail_RC.htm#congro
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Christ the King, Commack (1979-1981) [1980 & 1981 OCD]
St. Mary's, East Islip (1981-1983) [1982 & 1983 OCD]
Cortez, Fr. Augusto, C.M. (Vincentians) (ordained 2003)
Allegation(s)
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Charlotte NC Diocese List
https://accountability.charlottediocese.org/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Spanish Apostolate, Office of Hispanic Ministry, South Fork [2004 OCD]
Cox, Fr. Harold T. (ordained 1944)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
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News Report of Lawsuit
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news3/2003_10_02_Saul_MoreAbuse_Brooklyn_Priests_24_Names.htm
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Brooklyn Diocese List
https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma [confirmed in 1945-1952 OCD]
NOTE: Cox worked at St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. St. Joseph was within the Rockville Centre Diocese after it was created.
Cross, Msgr. John A. (ordained 1916)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
St. Patrick, Glen Cove [confirmed in 1930-1932 OCD]
St. Patrick, Glen Cove [confirmed as pastor in 1935-1950 OCD]
NOTE: Cross worked at St. Patrick, Glen Cove before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. St. Patrick was within the Rockville Centre Diocese after it was created.
Doyle, Fr. Thomas J., S.M. (Marianists) (ordained 1974)
Allegation(s)
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Norwich CT, Marianist, and Baltimore Lists
https://www.norwichdiocese.org/Portals/dioceseofnorwich/CMAdmin/Release%20of%20names%202018-final%20version-90308.pdf#page=3
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
https://www.archbalt.org/child-and-youth-protection/priests-and-brothers-accused-of-abuse/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed on Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7Chaminade Mineola High School, Mineola NY [no date given; not confirmed in OCD]
Durmann, Fr. Joseph J. (ordained 1927)
Allegation(s)
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News Report of Lawsuit: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2019/07_08/2019_08_19_Marco_News_Long_Island.htm
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Brooklyn Diocese List
St. John of God, Central Islip [1952-1966 OCD]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst [1967-1972 OCD]
NOTE: Durmann’s assignment in Central Islip bridged the erection of the Rockville Centre. He was a Brooklyn priest there, and then a Rockville Centre priest at the same parish.
Dury, Br. Edward J., M.S. (Marianists)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed on Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7Chaminade Mineola High School, Mineola NY [no date given; not confirmed in OCD]
Ferraro, Fr. Romano J. (ordained 1960)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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St. Joseph’s, Kings Park (1975-1977)
Listed in the OCD as a Brooklyn priest on leave, with no parish specified. But documents in the Ferraro file show that he was working at St. Joseph’s in Kings Park from April of March 1975 to January 5, 1977.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/docs/brooklyn/Ferraro__Rev_Romano/SDP_433_434__1977_01_07_Brown_to_Bevilacqua_to_File.pdf
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/docs/brooklyn/Ferraro__Rev_Romano/SDP_429_432__1977_01_10_Bevilacqua_to_File_R.pdf -
See also: Christ the King, Commack (1986-1987)
Listed in the OCD as a Brooklyn priest on leave. But a document in the Ferraro file shows that Ferraro was saying daily Masses at Christ the King.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/assign/Ferraro_Romano_J.htm
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/docs/brooklyn/Ferraro__Rev_Romano/0466__1987_03_02_Ferraro_to_Garcia.pdf
Flanagan, Fr. Michael T. (ordained 1961)
Allegation(s)
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Dallas Diocese List
https://www.cathdal.org/list-details?r=SZHKJ296ZE&send_to=%2Flist
St. John’s, Wading River [no date provided; not confirmed from OCD]
Garvey, Fr. John F., S.J. (Jesuits) (ordained 1974)
Allegation(s)
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Jesuit Northeast Province List (abuse of minor … credible after investigation)
https://www.jesuitseast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/07/Jesuits_Northeast_List.pdf#page=8
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Jesuit Northeast Province List
St. Ignatius Retreat House, Inisfada, Manhasset [1978-1987; confirmed from OCD; superior 1984-1986]
Graf, Fr. Harold P. (ordained 1968 for Rockville Centre)
Allegation(s)
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Phoenix Diocese List: https://dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TABLE-I-DIOCESE-PHOENIX-PRIESTS.pdf#page=2
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Phoenix Diocese List
https://dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TABLE-I-DIOCESE-PHOENIX-PRIESTS.pdf#page=2
The Phoenix list states that Graf was “Diocesan – Rockville Centre/Phoenix” but not specify a Rockville Centre assignment. -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Bernard, Levittown [1969 OCD]
In the 1970-1972 OCD, Graf is listed as a Rockville Centre priest Absent on Leave, and is also listed in the Phoenix section as assigned to St. Gregory, Phoenix.
Gregory, Sr. Maureen, O.P. (Sisters of St. Dominic)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK46-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Sisters-of-St-Dominic-Sr-Maureen-Gregory-900025-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK46-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Sisters-of-St-Dominic-Sr-Maureen-Gregory-900025-2019.pdf
St. Agnes’ Cathedral, Rockville Centre [1965]
Guglielmone, Bishop Robert Eric (ordained 1978)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Powers-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Guglielmone-900003_2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Powers-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Guglielmone-900003_2019.pdf
St. Martin of Tours, Amityville (1978-1979) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Martin’s, Amityville [1979-1986 OCD]
Chaplain for Scouting [1984-1990 OCD]
Diocesan Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, Director of Pastoral Formation [1987-1993]
St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh [1994-2004 OCD]
Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport [2005-2007 OCD]
St. Agnes’ Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Rector [2008 OCD]
Bishop of Charleston SC
Halpin, Fr. John P. (ordained 1954)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK27-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Halpin-900019_2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK27-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Halpin-900019_2019.pdf
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St. Rosalie’s, Hampton Bays [1972-1973]
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Thomas the Apostle, West Hempstead [1958-1963 OCD]
St. Joseph’s, Hewlett [1964-1971 OCD]
St. Rosalie’s, Hampton Bays with mission in East Quogue [1972-1976 OCD]
St. John of God, Central Islip [1977-1988 OCD]
Central Islip State Hospital, Central Islip [1989-1997 OCD]
St. John of God, Central Islip [1990-2002 OCD] in residence
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, West Brentwood [1996-2002 OCD]
Hanlon, Mr. John H.
Allegation(s)
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News Report of Lawsuits: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
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Joanne Jack and her brother, Alexander Jack Jr., allege in a civil complaint that they were abused in the 1960s by Hanlon, who was the janitor at St. Agnes’ Cathedral in Rockville Centre.
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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News Report of Lawsuits: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
Harvers, Br. Harold, O.S.F. (Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK15-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Franciscan-Brothers-of-Brooklyn-Harvers-900014-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
Horst, Fr. Bernard L., M.S. (Marianists) (ordained 1945)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=4
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed on Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=4
Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY [confirmed 1962-1965 OCD]
Kayser, Fr. George J. (ordained 1948)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Margaret of Scotland, Selden [1956-1960 OCD]
Absent on Leave in Rockville Centre Diocese [1961-1970 OCD]
NOTE: Kayser’s assignment in Selden bridged the erection of the Rockville Centre. He was a Brooklyn priest there, and then a Rockville Centre priest at the same parish.
Kelly, Fr. Thomas F. (ordained 1941)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream [1942-1954 OCD]
NOTE: Kelly worked at Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. Holy Name of Mary was within the Rockville Centre Diocese after it was created.
Keyes, Fr. Joseph F. (X.) (ordained 1942; died 5/22/1992)
Allegation(s)
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Complaint: Kathleen Gallagher-Smith v. Diocese of Rockville Centre et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-06-12-Gallagher-Smith-v-Diocese-of-Rockville-Centre-et-al.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: Kathleen Gallagher-Smith v. Diocese of Rockville Centre et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-06-12-Gallagher-Smith-v-Diocese-of-Rockville-Centre-et-al.pdf
St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn [1970] -
Official Catholic Directory
St. Kevin’s, Flushing, Queens (1942-1956 OCDs, Brooklyn section)
St. Barnabas Apostle, Bellmore, Nassau County (1957 OCD, Brooklyn section)
St. Boniface, Elmont (1958-1966 OCDs, Rockville Centre section)
St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn (1967-1992 OCD) pastor through 1987 OCD
Retired (1990-1992 OCDs)
Listed in Necrology (1993 OCD) As Joseph F.X. Keyes, Retired, Died 5/22/1992)
Kozlowski, Fr. Joseph (ordained 1949)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-D-Estries-et-al-v-Rockville-Centre-900006-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-D-Estries-et-al-v-Rockville-Centre-900006-2019.pdf
St. Hyacinth, Glen Cove -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Hyacinth (Polish), Glen Cove [1950-1960 OCD]
St. Hedwig’s (Polish), Floral Park [1961-1970 OCD]
St. Hyacinth (Polish), Glen Cove/Head [1971-2013 OCD], pastor and pastor emeritus
Floral Park residence
NOTE: Kozlowski’s assignment in Glen Cove bridged the erection of the Rockville Centre. He was a Brooklyn priest there, and then a Rockville Centre priest at the same parish.
Lind, Mr. Frank
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Toale-and-Byrne-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Chaminade-HS-950002-2019.pdf
https://briantoale.com/wp-content/uploads/DOCUMENTS/PDFs/letters/06.20.2016_2nd-Follow-up-to-Chaminade-HS.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
Lindemann, Br. Robert Aloysius, M.S. (Marianists)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist and Baltimore Archdiocese Lists: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
https://www.archbalt.org/child-and-youth-protection/priests-and-brothers-accused-of-abuse/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
Diocese of Rockville Centre's Educational TV
Lorinightus, Fr. John J. (ordained 1932)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
NOTE: The Brooklyn Diocese list spells Lorinightus incorrectly as Loringhitus.
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Brooklyn Diocese List
St. Brigid, Westbury -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Roosevelt [1933 OCD]
St. Brigid, Westbury [1945 OCD]
St. Joseph’s, King’s Park [1947 OCD]
NOTE: Lorinightus worked in Roosevelt, Westbury, and King’s Park before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. Those towns were within the Rockville Centre Diocese after it was created.
Maher, Br. Alphonsus, O.S.F. (Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK35-v-Brooklyn-Diocese-Maher-517890-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Francis Monastery, Novitiate and Apostolic Center, Oyster Bay [1999 OCD]
Mahoney, Deacon William D.
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK36-Doe-v-Rockville-Center-Diocese-William-Mahoney-900022-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK36-Doe-v-Rockville-Center-Diocese-William-Mahoney-900022-2019.pdf
St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville -
Obituary: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news555/2019_03_28_Newsday_William_D_Mahoney_obit.pdf
McElroy, Fr. Herbert J. (ordained 1934)
Allegation(s)
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News Report of Lawsuit
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news3/2003_10_02_Saul_MoreAbuse_Brooklyn_Priests_24_Names.htm -
Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
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Civil Complaints
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Eskridge-et-al-v-Brooklyn-Diocese-517924-2019.pdf
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-05-25-ARK146-Doe-v-Brooklyn-Diocese-507277-2020.pdf
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-05-26-P-M-v-Brooklyn-Diocese-507966-2020.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Anthony, Oceanside [1939-1947 OCD]
Division of Social Group Work, Catholic Youth Organization, Nassau County [1941-1947 OCD] associate director
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Patchogue [1948-1949 OCD]
NOTE: McElroy worked in Oceanside and Patchogue before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. Those towns were within the Rockville Centre Diocese after it was created.
McGann, Bishop John R. (ordained 1950)
Allegation(s)
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News Report of Lawsuit: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
Sheryn Silvestre, Joanne Jack, and her brother, Alexander Jack Jr., allege a total of about 20 instances of abuse by McGann. They also allege abuse by Msgr. Edward L. Melton. Fr. Robert L. Brown, and Mr. John H. Hanlon.
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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News Report of Lawsuit: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Anne’s, Brentwood [1951-1957 OCD]
St. Agnes’ Cathedral, Rockville Centre [1958-1971 OCD]
Auxiliary Bishop
Bishop
Meder, Br. Francis P., M.S. (Marianists)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=5
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=5
Chaminade High School, Mineola NY [no date given; as a brother, not confirmed in OCD]
Melton, Msgr. Edward L. (ordained 1954)
Allegation(s)
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News Report of Lawsuit: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
Joanne Jack alleges that after McGann abused her at a party, he passed her to Melton, who also allegedly abused her. Sheryn Silvestre alleges that she was abused by Melton and Fr. Robert L. Brown.
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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News Report of Lawsuit: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mcgann-clergy-sexual-abuse-1.37821688
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Barnabas Apostle, Bellmore [1958 OCD]
St. Agnes’ Cathedral, Rockville Centre [1968-1994 OCD] administrator
Moran, Br. Michael, O.S.F.
Allegation(s)
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-09-17-Heuer-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Franciscan-Brothers-of-Brooklyn-re-Moran-and-Smith.pdf
St. Anthony's High school in South Huntington (in 1971) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Smithtown, L. I. St. Anthony’s High School (Academic), 11787. ph 265-1486.—Brother Bruce Grossman, O.S.F., Prin. Under direction of Ven. Franciscan Brothers. Rev. Roman Pfeiffer, O.F.M., Chap. Priest 1. Lay Teachers 10; Franciscan Brothers 23; Boys 600.
Mravintz, Br. Ralph, M.S. (Marianists)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=6
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Marianist List: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=6
Chaminade High School, Mineola NY [no date given; as a brother, not confirmed in OCD]
Murphy, Br. Bryan Robert, O.S.F.
Allegation(s)
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Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-09-10-Sibley-v-Bryan-Robert-Murphy-OSF.pdf
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Complaint: SHC MG-3 Doe v. Br. Bryan Robert Murphy et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-08-25-SHC-MG-3-Doe-v-Bryan-Robert-Murphy-OSF.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-09-10-Sibley-v-Bryan-Robert-Murphy-OSF.pdf
St. Anthony High School and Camp Alvernia in 1992-1994 -
Complaint: SHC MG-3 Doe v. Br. Bryan Robert Murphy et al.
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-08-25-SHC-MG-3-Doe-v-Bryan-Robert-Murphy-OSF.pdf -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Br. Bryan Murphy is listed as the Director of Camp Alvernia in Centerport in the 1993-1997 Official Catholic Directories:
Centerport. Mt. Alvernia, Inc., Prospect Rd., PO. Box 301, 11721. Tel: 516-261-5730. Bro. Bryan Murphy, O.S.F., Dir. Camp Alvernia. Alvernia Center for Environmental Studies.
Murphy, Fr. John T. (ordained 1963?)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK18-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-900016-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK18-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-900016-2019.pdf
Holy Family, Hicksville (1963-1965) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Holy Family, Hicksville [1964-1967 OCD]
O'Farrell, Fr. Michael J. (ordained 1943)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK30-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-900020-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK30-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-900020-2019.pdf
St. Anne’s, Brentwood (1967-1969) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Agnes’ Church/Cathedral [1944-1966 OCD]
St. Anne’s, Brentwood [1967-1974 OCD]
St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville [1975-1980 OCD]
St. Philip Neri, Northport [1981-2000 OCD]
NOTE: O’Farrell worked at St. Agnes in Rockville Centre before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected, and continued to work there after it became the cathedral for the new diocese.
Pariante, Br./Fr. Mariano J., M.S. (Marianists) (professed vows 1974; ordained 1990)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=9
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Marianist List: https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=9
Chaminade High School, Mineola NY [no date given; likely as a brother, not confirmed in OCD]
Peterson, Fr. Steve J. (ordained 1973)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-D-Estries-et-al-v-Rockville-Centre-900006-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-D-Estries-et-al-v-Rockville-Centre-900006-2019.pdf
Good Shepherd, Holbrook -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Good Shepherd, Holbrook [1974-1979 OCD]
St. Joseph’s, Babylon [1980-1990 OCD]
St. Mary’s, East Islip [1991-2008 OCD]
Our Lady of Fatima, Manorhaven [2009-2019 OCD]
Placa, Fr. Alan J. (ordained 1970)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Tollner-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Placa-900001-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Civil Complaint
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-Tollner-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Placa-900001-2019.pdf
St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary, Uniondale -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Patrick’s, Glen Cove [1971-1973 OCD]
St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary, Uniondale [1974-1978 OCD]
Most Precious Blood, Davis Park, Fire Island (Summer Mission) [1976-1978 OCD]
Cure of Ars, Merrick [1979-1990 OCD] in residence
Catholic Charities [1979-1983 OCD] Director
Catholic Charities, Counsel, Legal Affairs [1984-1988 OCD]
Vice-Chancellor and Various Chancery Positions through 2002
SS. Cyril and Methodius, Deer Park [1992-1998 OCD] in residence
St. Aloysius, Great Neck [1999-2007 OCD]
Unassigned [2008 OCD]
St. Aloysius, Great Neck [2009-2019 OCD] retired here in 2011
Reilly, Fr. Francis X. (ordained 1932)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Notre Dame, New Hyde Park -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Notre Dame, New Hyde Park [1949-1955 OCD]
NOTE: Reilly worked at Notre Dame before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected; when the new diocese was created, Notre Dame was part of Rockville Centre.
Smith, Br. Noel, O.S.F.
Allegation(s)
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2020-09-17-Heuer-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-and-Franciscan-Brothers-of-Brooklyn-re-Moran-and-Smith.pdf
St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington (in 1969) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
SMITHTOWN. L.I. St. Anthony's High School (Academic). 11787. f 265-1486.—Brother Canisius. O.S.F.. Prin. Under direction of Ven. Franciscan Brothers. Rev. James Schwantner, O.F.M.. Chap. Priest 1: Lay Teachers 9; Franciscan Brothers 19; Boys 600.
Sheehan, Fr. John J., M.S. (Marianists) (ordained 1961)
Allegation(s)
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Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Marianist List
https://www.marianist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/List-of-Marianist-members-found-to-have-sexually-abused-a-minor121720.pdf#page=7
Chaminade High School, Mineola NY [no date given; not confirmed in OCD] -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Marianist Community, Inwood [1989 OCD]
Towle, Fr. Joseph C., S.J. (Jesuits) (ordained 1966)
Allegation(s)
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Jesuit Northeast Province List: https://www.jesuitseast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/07/Jesuits_Northeast_List.pdf#page=8
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Jesuit Northeast Province List: https://www.jesuitseast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/07/Jesuits_Northeast_List.pdf#page=15
Inisfada, Manhasset (1968-1971) -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Ignatius Retreat House, Inisfada [1968-1971 OCD]
Walsh, Fr. Edward (ordained 1932)
Allegation(s)
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Brooklyn Diocese List: https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/protecting-children/sex-abuse-crisis-response/list/
St. Brigid, Westbury
NOTE: Walsh worked in Westbury before the Rockville Centre diocese was erected. Westbury was within the Rockville Centre diocese after it was created.
Williams, Br. James C., M.S. (Mariansts)
Allegation(s)
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Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK6-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Williams-900011-2019.pdf
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
Yacyschyn, Fr. Gregory
Allegation(s)
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Complaint filed 4/25/16 in Nassau County Supreme Court
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Complaints: The complaint referenced above locates Yacyshyn at St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn in 2002-2003.
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Listed in Official Catholic Directory
Greenlawn, Suffolk Co., St. Francis of Assisi (Official Catholic Directory 1999-2003)
Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., St. Patrick’s (Official Catholic Directory 2004-2007)
Mastic Beach, Suffolk Co., St. Jude’s, pastor (Official Catholic Directory 2008-2017)
Not indexed or listed (Official Catholic Directory 2018-2019)
Ahearn, Fr. T. Kieran, OFM Cap (Capuchins)
Allegation(s)
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Bridgeport Diocese List: https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/safe-environments/list-of-credibly-accused-diocesan-priests-accused-religious-order-priests-who-served-in-the-diocese-of-bridgeport/
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Bridgeport Diocese Report: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/diocesan_lists/Bridgeport/2019_10_01_Holzberg_
Bridgeport_Report_on_Investigation.pdf#page=146
Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory
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Listed in Bridgeport Diocese Report: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/diocesan_lists/Bridgeport/2019_10_01_Holzberg_
Bridgeport_Report_on_Investigation.pdf#page=146
St. Anne Friary, Smithtown, NY, Hospital Chaplain (1971-81) [confirmed in OCD]
St. Anne Friary, Smithtown, NY, Guardian (1978-81) [confirmed in OCD] -
Listed in Official Catholic Directory
St. Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue NY [1986 OCD]