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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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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

Berry, Fr. Richard M. (ordained 1952; died 12/12/1981)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

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Brinker, Fr. Brian J. (ordained 1988)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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]

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Carroll, Fr. Douglas, SAC (Pallotines)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • Listed in Official Catholic Directory 
    Spanish Apostolate, Office of Hispanic Ministry, South Fork [2004 OCD]

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Cox, Fr. Harold T. (ordained 1944)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Cross, Msgr. John A. (ordained 1916)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Durmann, Fr. Joseph J. (ordained 1927)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Ferraro, Fr. Romano J. (ordained 1960) 

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Flanagan, Fr. Michael T. (ordained 1961)  

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Garvey, Fr. John F., S.J. (Jesuits) (ordained 1974)   

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • Jesuit Northeast Province List
    St. Ignatius Retreat House, Inisfada, Manhasset [1978-1987; confirmed from OCD; superior 1984-1986]

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Graf, Fr. Harold P. (ordained 1968 for Rockville Centre)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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.

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Guglielmone, Bishop Robert Eric (ordained 1978)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Halpin, Fr. John P. (ordained 1954)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • Civil Complaint: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/complaints/2019-08-14-ARK27-Doe-v-Rockville-Centre-Diocese-Halpin-900019_2019.pdf

  • St. Rosalie’s, Hampton Bays [1972-1973] 

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Horst, Fr. Bernard L., M.S. (Marianists) (ordained 1945)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Kayser, Fr. George J. (ordained 1948)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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.

Lorinightus, Fr. John J. (ordained 1932)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • Listed in Official Catholic Directory 
    St. Francis Monastery, Novitiate and Apostolic Center, Oyster Bay [1999 OCD]

McElroy, Fr. Herbert J. (ordained 1934)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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.

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McGann, Bishop John R. (ordained 1950)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Meder, Br. Francis P., M.S. (Marianists)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Melton, Msgr. Edward L. (ordained 1954)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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Moran, Br. Michael, O.S.F.

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Mravintz, Br. Ralph, M.S. (Marianists)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Murphy, Br. Bryan Robert, O.S.F.

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Murphy, Fr. John T. (ordained 1963?)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

O'Farrell, Fr. Michael J. (ordained 1943)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Peterson, Fr. Steve J. (ordained 1973)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Placa, Fr. Alan J. (ordained 1970)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • 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

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Reilly, Fr. Francis X. (ordained 1932)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Smith, Br. Noel, O.S.F.

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Sheehan, Fr. John J., M.S. (Marianists) (ordained 1961)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Towle, Fr. Joseph C., S.J. (Jesuits) (ordained 1966)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Walsh, Fr. Edward (ordained 1932)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Williams, Br. James C., M.S. (Mariansts)

Allegation(s)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

Yacyschyn, Fr. Gregory

Allegation(s)

  • Complaint filed 4/25/16 in Nassau County Supreme Court 

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

  • Complaints: The complaint referenced above locates Yacyshyn at St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn in 2002-2003.

  • 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)

Assignments in Rockville Centre Territory

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