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The sexual abuse of children in the Roman Catholic Church is not a modern Scandal. Records indicate that it is an age-old problem – almost as old as the church itself.
The rape and sodomy of children is woven into the tradition of clerical history. And it has been amply recorded in documents and literature.
Popes, bishops, and priests have known for centuries that the sexual abuse of children is a problem. The church may have legislated against it, but the fact remains that hierarchy has consistently failed to protect the youngest and most vulnerable members of its flock from sexual abuse by predatory clergy.
Roman documents, papal encyclicals, and council resolutions down through the ages expose the persistence of violations of celibacy and criminal sexual activity with children and others.
From – Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes by Thomas P. Doyle, A. W. Sipe and Patrick J. Wall
1012
Decretum of Bishop Burchard of Worm – a collection of cannon law
1049
Pope Leo IX warned “the cancer of sodomy is in fact spreading so through the clergy”
1051
Book of Gomorrah by St. Peter Damiam
Saint Peter Damian: Sodomy, Pederasty and the Emasculation of a Saint – – Part I
By Randy Engel
aka Catholic
March 17, 2016
https://akacatholic.com/saint-peter-damian-sodomy-pederasty-and-the-emasculation-of-a-saint-part-i/
1885
Fr. Louis Taelman SJ enters Jesuits; worked in native communities and is accused of abuse
1917 The Code of Cannon Law was formulated in 1917 and remained in force until 1983.
Cannon law has long recognized that sexual contact with children is wrong and quite contrary to the obligations the very role of the priest. Sexual abuse of minors is deemed a crime in Cannon law. (source: Memorandum by Thomas P. Doyle, O.P., J.C.D.)
1947
Letters on file Re: Fr. Robert A. Bowling 9-5-47 refers to his “emotional difficulties”.10-27-47 “…we didn’t know of Robert’s consulting a psychiatrist until we received the letter from his pastor”. Bowling > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/bowling-robert-a-1954/
Ordained in 1954 for the Archdiocese of Louisville. Transferred to Reno NV in 1969, where he was incardinated in 1972. In 2002 at least nine women claimed that he abused them between the mid-1950s and in 1963 when they were minors in KY. He is also accused of molesting adult women in Reno. Louisville settled with eleven victims in 6/2003 as part of a $25.7M settlement. Bowling died in 6/2003. Included on the Louisville archdiocese’s list of accused in 2019. On the Las Vegas diocese’s list 4/12/2019.
1955
Bowling is assigned to St. Rita, 3 accusations of sexual abuse there.
1956
A v/s confesses to Fr. Creed at Camp Tall Trees Miller’s abuse
1957
Cordelia Langness called Donald Gallagher (Peggy’s uncle) who was the Paster at St. Barnabas and told him that Peggy had been abused by Fr. Bowling.
A v/s reports Miller’s abuse to Fr. Vance at Holy Spirit
1958
Bowling is assigned to St. Joe Prep in Bardstown. A v/s reports abuse by Miller to Sr. Ambrose
1959/1960
A v/s made an oral report to Fr. Tompkins of abuse by Fr. Hagan
1960 Bowling is assigned to Holy Cross in Loretto, 6 accusations of sexual abuse there.
Monsignor Horrigan testified that a v/s came to him about Fr. Cole in the early 60s and that Cole admitted he had abused a child and never follow up with Fr. Cole nor made sure he was getting treatment.
A v/s reported to Fr. Bamabas Kaufenberg the 8 or 9 incidents of sexual abuse perpetrated by
Fr. Emerine on him. He was told not to make any trouble because Fr. Emerine was very valuable.
1961
Miller admitted problem to Archbishop Floresch 11-1961 Tape 3. Complaints in 1961 but Archbishop Floersh refused Miller’s resignation. Civil suits in 1990 and 1999 alleged that Miller abused minors. Settled out of court. Not removed until 3/2002 when earlier suits were revealed. Named in at least 94 civil suits in 2002-2003. Many settled despite the fact that he was Auxiliary Bishop, Bishop Maloney was not aware of Archbishop’s Floersh’s handling of the Holy Spirit complaints about Miller. His psychiatrist said “if you want to have sex go out of town for it.” 36: and he wanted to resign: Tape 3
Per Miller’s diary “my offensive behavior was reported to Fr. Vance, parents and Floersh”
v/s reports abuse by Miller to Fr. Moore at Trinity High School
A v/s’s mother was told by Monsignor Vance that Miller’s abuse of children had to be kept a secret.
Another v/s reports abuse by Miller to Fr. Vance
Three families report sexual abuse by Miller to Floersh. Miller moved to St. Athanasius
According to Miller’s sworn testimony, Archbishop Floersh was fully informed of Miller’s abuse of children at Holy Spirit.
6/2003 as part of large settlement. Miller pleaded guilty in 3/2003 to abuse of 21 children. Sentenced to 20 years in prison. Pleaded guilty in 6/2003 to abuse of 8 more children; received an additional 10-year sentence. Laicization announced in 11/2004. Incarcerated in 6/2014 at the Kentucky State Reformatory in Oldham County. Died 3/4/2017. Miller > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/miller-louis-e-1956/
At least five reports of abuse to Fr. Vance, moved from Holy Spirit to St. Athanasius
Victim reports abuse to Fr. Moore at Trinity a mother was told by Vance that Miller’s abuse
of children had to be kept secret Miller offers to resign after being removed from Holy Spirit
Miller’s Assignment record, Links to 30 documents **Page 21-25
https://www.bishopaccountability.org/?mo=Miller&post_type=accused&s=&order=ASC&orderby=post_name
A v/s told Sr. Mary Janet and Msgr. Timmony she was abused by Creed
A v/s went to see the Pastor of St. Thomas Moore to report abuse by Creed
A vs/ told Sr. Mary Leo that Fr. Emerine “rubs on me all the time.” The nun replied that he loves you like God Loves you.
1962
A husband and wife report abuse to Fr. Hagan and Archbishop Floersh
Another v/s reports abuse by Miller to Fr. Haydon
Psychologists new that imprisonment often is the only solution for pedophiles.
From: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life published in 1964
1963
Floersch fully informed of Miller’s abuse at St. Athanasius. By 1963 his abuse resulted in hundreds of acts of abuse and 2 transfers (pc) Per Miller’s diary, he tells administrator of SS ME & E of his “problem”
Miller’s diary entry: when I left St. Athanasius 11/23/63, went to see a psychiatrist, and was admitted to OLOP, so I “could go back to work.”
According to Miller’s sworn testimony, Floersh was fully informed of Miller’s abuse of children at St. Athanasius
A v/s went to see the pastor of St. Thomas Moore. Later that night, Creed called her and Told her that she imagined the whole thing.
1964
A v/s mother reported the abuse on her son by Fr. Scherzer to the Archdiocese in person
1965
A father reported Cole abused his 2 daughters to Fr. Hillary Gottbrath (a Franciscan)
The Principal of St. Aloysius reports to Fr. Creed’s superior that he toughed the vaginal area of at least 3 students
Kelly told a v/s he no longer had paper records but there had been notice about Fr. Dollinger’s abuse of children before the v/s was abused.
1966
In April a v/s told Fr. John in confession that he was abused at Most Blessed Sacrament
During the time he was Chancellor (1966-1982) Fr. Hanrahan was never aware of abuse by Miller Hanrahan [depo. , p 54]
While he was Chancellor, Fr. Hanrahan learned that Scherzer had performed sexual inappropriate actions with children. {Hanrahan depo., p122}
A v/s’s mother reported her son’s abuse by Fr. Wood to Fr. Schwabenton at St Polycarp
Another v/s’s mother the abuse of her son by Fr. Wood to Fr. Schwabenton at St. Polycarp
A v/s’s father called Fr. Hamilton at Ss. Simon & Jude regarding the abuse of his son by Fr. Wood. He was told “Well you called the right place. Fr. Hartlage the pastor at Ss. Simon & Jude, that’s part of his job, fettering out – molesters. That was part of his job.” And did talk to Fr. Hartlage. The father then talked to Fr. Schwabenton who then turned the information on to Archbishop Floersh.
While he was Chancellor, Hanrahan heard rumors that Wood had been trying to kiss children
{Hanrahan depo., p122}
1967
A witness reported a v/s abuse by coach Holzknecht to the parish offices to a Fr. Hughes
Per Miller’s diary entry: caressing servers from St. Simon and Jude in SS M&E chapel
Miller admits to Fr. Hartlage that he has been abusing the servers from Ss. Simon & Jude
1967-1973
Before Mr. Kazmarek was transferred to Louisville the Church had been made aware of his abuse of children. A v/s Reported his abuse to his parents who reported to an official at the church during the time he was abusing another v/s and prior to the time he was abusing another v/s
1968
A v/s’s father reported his son’s abuse by Scherzer to the AOL same v/s’s mother reported her son’s abuse by Scherzer to a priest at St. Edward
1969
Bowling is sent to Our Lady of Las Vegas where they had previously had 18 priests come and go in their 10 years. In a letter to Arch. McDonough 9-24-69 he thanks him for the … ”understanding… in this difficult situation” and 12-22-69 …”since my appointment here was of necessity very hurried.” 11 more victims came forward in 2002 in Louisville and more in Reno. Bowling Doc. 0079
1972
Assignment: Excardinated Bowling from Louisville to Diocese of Reno
Per Kelly’s admission that Fr. Creagh had a historic problem with sexual abuse and he had been moved from Alaska for that reason.
Two parents called Fr. Thompson twice. He sent a priest over to meet one of the v/s’s mother after the second call to reassure them that the abuse would stop. There was a third call after another incident before Wood was reassigned.
The Catholic Priest in the United States: Psychological Investigations
By Eugene Kennedy, Ph.D. and Victor Heckler, Ph.D.
1973
v/s’s parents prepare a written statement and make verbal reports to Kelly re: Fr. Dominic
1974
McDonough appoints Fr. Louis Miller as assistant at St. Aloysius.
Parents confront Miller, told the principal and Chancery. Were told “it will be taken care of”
A v/s wrote a letter to Mt. St. Francis and the AOL complaining about Fr. Dominic’s abuse. She never received a response.
A witness (perhaps a v/s) says that he and other boys were observed by associate priest and deacons leaving Fr. Hargadon’s room in the rectory drunk and stoned on numerous occasions.
1975
McDonough informed of felony abuse by Miller at St. Aloysius. At least 15 victims from St. Aloysius joined the 2003 lawsuit. Principal at St. Aloysius was never told of his past abusive history. She reports abuse of one of her students to AOL.
Parents confront Miller. Father calls the Chancery and told Sr. Mary Fulgence. They are told it will be ”taken care of.”
Another v/s tells Fr. Allgeier of Miller’s abuse
Archbishop McDonogh is fully informed of Miller’s masturbation of “a boy” at St. Aloysius
A mother went to the parish priest at Nazareth, Fr. Marvin Rolfes, and told him her son was abused by Fr. Kendrick Williams. Fr. Rolfes said he knew who it was before she named any names, and that they were tired of all the trouble.
1976
Archbishop did not investigate report of abuse of a v/s by Fr. Miller, and in fact never contacted Sr. Mary Fulgence about the report
1977
Miller is made pastor of St. Elizabeth
A v/s reported Fr Creagh abused him to a priest at St. Francis of Assisi
1978
Paul Williamson and his mother report Miller’s abuse to Sr. Alberta*
1979
Mark Miller reports abuse to Fr. Thomas Deuer
1980
Miller diary entry: another priest relays complaint of sexual molestation
1981
Auxiliary Bishop Charles Maloney, who helped remove Miller from Holy Spirit in 1961 agreed to give the homily at Miller’s Silver Jubilee mass.
Fr. Dan Clark accused and admitted abuse **Pages 4-15
to Arch. Kelly. > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/clark-daniel-c-1980/
1980
A mother reported Creed’s abuse of her daughter to the AOL through Fr. Kendrick Williams, Head of the priest personnel board.
1982
A v/s reports with his mother his abuse to Fr. Deuer at Trinity Highschool in August or Sept.
v/s mother gave notice to Kelly
1983
Fr. Dan Clark tells his pastor about his involvement with some boys.
AOL settles a v/s’s claim re: Creagh reported in fall of 1982
Kelly’s “strictly confidential” 3-9-83 memo**Page 18 1993
to his file regarding Fr. Creagh’s admitted molestation of a 15 year old boy, for which Kelly will not remove Creagh from his parish > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/creagh-thomas-p-1967 and which he will keep secret from other priests. He later states “I have told only Bishop Maloney and do not intend to speak of it beyond Fr. Williams, who has been informed by Father Duerr” Dar 01320
6-14-83
Kelly writes a final 3 page memo**Page 18 stating Creagh’s guilt and diocesan official’s 8 recommendations including removal. Kelly states ”Fr. Creagh never had to be absent from the parish, nor has there been any scandal so for” and “ Fr. Creagh did not express remorse over the incident”.
Fr. Creagh settles with victim for $20,000**Page18 after non-discloser statements are demanded of the victim and his parents.
7-15-83
Fr. Ron Domhoff also knew of the situation.
Fr. Dollinger is terminated of his assignment by Kelly on an unspecified basis but one which “makes future assignments difficult”. No psychological evaluation on Dollinger was done.
1985
According to Miller’s sworn testimony Kelly has been aware of his sexual abuse since the mid 80s
7-15-85**Page3
Bishop of Venice, FL wants a document from Kelly for his file, showing Creagh’s status and treatment.
Fr. Thomas P. Doyle, A.W. Sipe and Patrick J. Wall produce “The Manual”, warning the U.S. Bishops of the pending Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis
Fr. Tom Doyle sends “The Manual” to Kelly and all other US Bishops warning and alerting them to the danger of clergy sexually abusing children
See excerpt shown with Kelly’s 1993 statement introducing new policies regarding the sexual abuse of children by priests
“The Manual” 1985
bishop-accountability.org/reports/1985_06_09_Doyle_Manual/notes.htm
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/1985_06_09_Doyle_Manual/index.html
Notes on “The Manual”
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/1985_06_09_Doyle_Manual/notes.htm
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/1985_12_09_Peterson_Guidelines/index.html
Blistering Commentary Regarding “The Manual”…They knew???
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news/2002_05_17_Fox_WhatThey.htm
MEMORADUM by Thomas P. Doyle, O.P., J.C.D. https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/1996_05_16_Doyle_DallasLitigation.htm
7-31-85
Fr. Jim Lichtefeld write to Kelly warning about Clark’s involvement with boys at St. Rita and is worried about a scandal Clark doc. 0138
Fr. Smith passed on the fact of abuse one year later by sending a message through Fr. Eckert, who was on the personnel board, to deliver to Archbishop Kelly [p13] Re: Miller
According to Miller’s sworn testimony Archbishop Kelly has been aware of his sexual abuse problem since the mid-1980s
1986
June 2nd letter to Arch. Kelly from**Page 7
5-23-86
Fr. Dan Clark where Clark tells Kelly that Kelly’s memo discussing Archbishop Kelly’s awareness that there was concern that Father Clark would be unable to minister effectively because of his past record of abuse
Dr. O’Connor determined “that I would be a liability to the ministry and church
10-08-86
Letter from Kelly to Clark appointing him**Page 7
Chaplain at Baptist Highlands Hospital
Cc Fr. James T. Pollard
12-16-86
AOL finally has Creagh evaluated by a psychiatrist
1987
3-27-87 letter concerning moving Fr. Dan**Page 8 Clark to a chaplainship because of concern about “risking” him in a parish setting
4-14-87 “ Fr. Fichteman then mentioned the diocese’s concern over Fr. Clark keeping a low profile with school children. Fr. Gentile said that he understood this need and will be vigilant concerning it”. **Page8
1988
Memo 5-6-88 to Kelly by Fr B.J. Breen Re: Clark**Page8 describing a possible policy of procedures in a pedophilia case but warning of the threat of the policy falling “into lawyers hands”. also, Breen suggests the AOL follow the policy of the US Bishops Conference.
6-2-88
Grand Jury’s three-count charge of deviate sexual intercourse victim MS-5 under the age of 12 and with MS-5 and MS-3 under the age of 14 by Fr. Dan Clark**Page 9
6-23-88
Kelly writes all of the priests in the Louisville**Page9 Archdiocese “One of our Brother Priests (Clark) has been arraigned on charges of child abuse”
6-30-88 Re: Clark
Kelly forms a sexual abuse task force with:**Page 9 Rev. B. J. Breen as Chairman and members:
Rev. William L. Fichteman, Rev. Peyton Badgett, Mr. John Ford and Dr. Kent Hicks Clark doc 0171
7-21-88
Letter from Ford advises Reisert Insurance of “a potential civil claim for damages out of pending criminal charges”
Re: Fr. Dan Clark**Page 10 0175
9-29-88**Page 11
Kelly’s memo informs Rev. B. J. Breen, Rev.
Peyton Badgett and Rev. William Fichteman of Fr. Clark’s sentence and situation and that He is terrified of “doing it” again.
9-24-88 Clark pleads guilty to sex charges**Page11 regarding 2 boys. Admits to have been spending time in a mental hospital in 1983.
10-31-88**Page11
Kelly memo to Fr. B.J. Breen Cc Fichteman, Badgett. Kelly told Clark that “we would worry about the effect on the community” if Fr. Clark were to go to prison.
11-8-88 **Page11
Phone conversation between Fr. William Fichteman to attorney John Ford Fr. Clark is free to serve as a priest but is not to have any contact with juveniles in the next fifteen years while on probation. Fichteman advises Clark not to talk to reporter.
1989
Miller diary entry: parents met and accused him of abusing their son around 1977. Told them to see the Archbishop (which he believes they did)
6-2-89 a $207,000.00 settlement is made because of Clark’s abuse
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7-12-88 Another settlement is made with M. Mudd
6-28-89
Memo, Medley to Kelly, reporting talk with Clark about the idea of an institutional treatment
1990
Re: Fr. James E. Hargadon
Twice criminally convicted of abuse in 2004
Received separate eight-year sentences in two counties. One man who lived in Texas said he reported the abuse to Bishop Tschoepe of Dallas in about 1990. Apparently nothing was done.
> https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/hargadon-james-e-1955/
7-25-88
memo Fr. William Medley and Kelly discuss a cheaper treatment program for Clark, and will consult John Ford and John Maloney.
1-22-90
Letter describing the effects on a MS-6, his wife**Page 21
and family. Re: Miller
Miller Doc 0331-0333
1-29-90
Miller’s Psychological report** Page21
Miller Doc 0411-0413
1/26/90 Miller’s Psych evaluation report by Tureen is completed**Page21
3-1-90
Psychiatric evaluation by Brush** Page21
including Miller’s abuse history and transfers, prompted by the MS-6 complaint, which Brush minimizes.
Kelly’s memo to: Medley, Breen, Rev. Cusack,**Page14
John Ford and Dan Clark Re a probation
officer warned that Dan can “have no contact with
children for the next 15 years” and ruled out any
assignment to a parish or as a hospital chaplain. Clark doc 0253
4-13-90**Page 22
Handwritten letter noting Kelly’s 3-mouth silence after a meeting with MS-6 (a Miller victim) parents; Kelly seems to forget MS-6 is the victim
Exchange between Archbishop Kelly of Louisville and the Family of a Survivor
OfRev.LouisE.Miller
• Survivor’s Wife: “During my childhood and up until now, my heart would always beat a little faster as I received Communion.” 1-22-1990
- Survivor’s Parents: “It seems you have forgotten that our son is the victim.” 4-13-1990
8-15-90**Page 3 Re: Miller
Kelly’s Memo to Medley, Breen urging that the Sacred Heart Home assignment be announced
and that other work be found for “Lou” **Page 22 in 6/77 and negligence of archdiocese **Page 22
8-20-90
Legal complaint alleging abuse of MS-6 by Miller
11-20-90**Page 3
Medley’s memo to file Re: meeting with Miller who filled Medley in on the reasons for the restrictions
10/9/90**Page3
Memo from Medley to Kelly on the possibility, if Our Lady of Peace won’t take Stoltz back after his sexual abuse treatment, he could be assigned to St. Williams See full letter in the Louisville Story page
Miller assigned weekends at Sacred Heart Village
Miller’s diary entry: fired after 2 days at St. Anthony’s hospital due to ”background”
8-17-90 note from Medley to Deacon Richard E. Steinmetz cc to Kelly and Breen, Clark is on indefinite leave of absence from Our Lady of Peace Hospital and without pay, no immediate assignment by the AOL
1991
Miller’s diary entry: meets with Kelly to discuss charges from Holy leave of absence. Name students
5-1-91 Archdiocese receives settlement documents on a v/s’s claim re: Miller
2-19-1991
Letter from Dr. Bentley to Sister Barbara Thomas “as I understand it, psychiatric treatment 9 with a report from the clinician after 6 months was a mandated part of Rev. Stoltz leave of absence from the hospital …He has been in individual treatment with me weekly since September 1990”
4-8-91
Kelly’s memo assigning Miller to Holy Name parish and school with “certain restrictions” Cc to: Breen, Medley,
Pakenham **Page 22
5-11-91
Settlement and release with confidentially agreement for MS-6 a Miller V/S **Page 22
5-29-91
**Page14
Note to Kelly from Medley cc Breen “Today I** made a follow-up call to Rev. Ted Hodge Director of Chaplaincy Services at Baptist East Hospital, regarding a discussion we had had in March about the possibility of Fr. Dan Clark serving as Catholic Chaplain to the hospital there”. … “ He related that in recent months Dan has facilitated certain self-help groups which have met on the hospital premises”.
4-19-91
**Page 3
Kelly’s memo to file RE: Joe Stoltz Kelly has asked for and is getting a letter from Stoltz’s therapist that doesn’t mention that his therapy was mandatory so that a priest can inform the victim. “I too feel the need to silence(the victim) if possible” Sister Barbara said that the hospital is afraid that the young man redacted will keep talking and cause Joe and the hospital to suffer
CCs went to Medley and Breen
7-15-91 Letter from Medley to Packingham, copies the CCs Kelly and Breen, that as of July 1st 1991 salary for Rev. Joseph H Stoltz will be assumed by St. William and the Cathedral of the Assumption
1992**Page2
June 15 Medley’s Memo states that a victim accused Fr. Joseph T. Herp of sexually abusing him and someone else in 1978. Medley said he would discuss the matter with Archbishop Kelly and Fr. Breen and that Herp would be confronted. DAR 02760
5-8-1992
Memo to Kelly referring serious questions about whether Dan Clark would be the best person to serve as a contact for other priests having difficulties
06-92
Kelly’s note to File. Re: Miller’s disclosing an unspecified “serious personal problem” and
being treated, assigned to Sacred Heart Home and restricted. **Page 22
Sued in 2002 and 2003 by four men alleging abuse 1970s-1980s. Archdiocese admitted in 5/2002 to other concerns about Herp in the 1970s. Police investigated in 1988 and 1990, while Herp was a police chaplain. Privileges permanently removed in 10/2002. In 2003, the archdiocesan review board substantiated the allegations. Laicization announced in 10/2005. Died 10/25/2013. Included on the archdiocese’s list of accused in 2019.
6/8/92
Kelly signs settlement documents on a v/s’s claim Re: Fr. Joseph Stoltz
7-21-1992
Kelly tells Dr. Dennis Wagner that it took 3 of them to dredge up Fr. Herp’s ” but that Herp had reported”
Some difficulties in 1989 ”most importantly his letter states that “ we are in a very difficult climate, legally
and otherwise,” for assigning priests after sexual misconduct has been revealed”
10-19-92 Re: Miller **Page 22
Letter to Kelly saying that MC-7 ( a Holy Spirit Victim) who ultimately sued and was a complaining witness in a criminal indictment ) was abused by a Xaverian Brother and by a priest at Holy Spirit. MS-7
Wants to go public ; the priest is still in a parish, and There were other victims at Holy Spirit.
11-04-92
Letter to Kelly identifying Miller, who was transferred from Holy Spirit after another boy told his father about abuse; stories were widespread; Kelly must be aggressive. **Page22-23
Andrew Wolfson’s Courier-Journal’s 10 page Report on Miller
A Priest’s Trouble Past
Abuse allegations followed Rev. Louis Miller through career
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news/2002_06_23_Wolfson_APriests_R.htm
Miller’s Comments Indicate Archdiocese Officials Knew Decades Ago about Abuse
Peter Smith’s Courier-Journal 7 page Report on Miller
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2003_01_06/2003_05_23_Smith_PedophilePriest.htm
4–1992**Page3
Letter form Kelly to Dr. Wagner Cc Medley Re: Mouser Stating that Medley recalled that Mouser had been previously accused . “Medley says that if it happened today we would have to report it. Although the incident had a negative pastoral effect on the victim and the family, no complaint was ever filed with the chancery or with the courts, nor is there likely to be”.
10-9-90
Letter from Kelly to Medley Re: Joe Stoltz “…Father Breen has advised you that we should not consider a formal assignment for Joe until some resolution of his status is determined by his doctors and cleared with attorneys.” “Given Joe’s history, Saint William might be a very good assignment in that there are so few youth and children who participate in that parish” Dar 04768-69
> https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/mouser-joseph-irvin-1965/
12-11-92
Letter to Breen from Medley
“This letter is to document a report of sexual abuse regarding the late Father Arthur Wood which we have previously discussed.” The victim also relates that at the time as a child he heard that another young boy and his parents went to the rectory to lodge a complaint and the boy’s accusations were disbelieved. Wood Doc 001A **Page 26
2-2-93 A defining moment in the Louisville Crisis **Page2
Archdiocese of Louisville Statement of Policy and Procedures on Sexual Abuse, with a Letter by Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly (2/2/93) [Kelly cites the 11/19/92 NCCB Resolution, which in turn cites Pilarczyk’s 6/20/92 statement, which references Chopko’s 2/9/88 statement (all linked at the NCCB URL)]
Kelly’s states in his 2-2-93 letter ”The issue** of sexual abuse of minors…is a gravely serious matter. Whenever such abuse occurs, it causes inestimable pain and anguish among the
victims and their families …”. “…when the abuser is someone whom children trust…a priest,
the suffering and sense of shame are magnified”.
“Until recently**, very little was known about this serious disorder**.” …“Today, we know that serious psycho-sexual disorders** like pedophilia requires sustained therapeutic treatment and that very often the offender** is a priest…any allegation of s.exual abuse must be taken quite
See Note_45, 19 July 2024 (3) Re: “Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes” published in 2006
In the book published by Thomas P. Doyle, A.W. Richard Sipe and Patrick J. Wall state on page 209 “Catholic Church authorities often alleged that the problem of sexual abuse of young boys and girls by a priest is a new problem. The authorities claim it is so new that they are only now beginning to realize how serious it is and only now beginning to figure out how to deal with it.
The evidence, shows; however, there is no valid reason why they should be able to say that. The historical evidence dating from the 4th Century demonstrates that mandatory celibacy has been consistently violated by Catholic clerics through sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. Activity in the United States to treat sexual trouble clerics is not recent, the work of Father Thomas Verner More at the Catholic University of America and Mount Hope Retreat from 1924 on, and evidence from the early days of the Paraclete Fathers, demonstrate efforts that were well known to the hierarchy. This was referred to in the letters from Fr. Fitzgerald in 1952. “Sufficient research has been presented to the Bishops some of it under their sponsorship to demonstrate that they knew of the existence and prevalence of sexual abuse by the clergy, but did not respond as they were obligated to.”
They go on to say, starting on page 212
“It is now an undisputed fact that sexual abuse by priests is neither simply a current aberration nor a passing phenomenon: It has deep systemic roots.
seriously”. …”above all, the Church must be ready to reach to victims and their families in ways that will help to sustain the difficult healing process”
“In the past, because our knowledge was limited and because we had little are no experience with this kind of serious disorder.** Church officials made mistakes…”
“…we are committed to action…to provide comfort and assistance in the healing process for
victims and their families…” Author’s Note: See examples of Kelly’s failure to provide comfort and assistance just 1 month after he proclaimed he would.
**Author’s Note: The terms used downplays the Crimes Committed, i.e. issue, serious disorder and offender while they claim ignorance “Until recently” and “In the past” about pedophilia.
3-10-93
• Archbishop Kelly: “I deeply regret your present circumstances, but I do not find myself able to alleviate them in any way.“
3-24-93
• Survivor’s Parents: “They were made to feel more like the criminals instead of victims.“
4-7-93
• Archbishop Kelly: “The restrictions Miller gracefully accepted on his work.“
4-20-93
See Miller’s journal from 2-1994
7/8/93
Miller’s psych report is completed by Dr. Wagner**Page23
7-14-93
Cover letter enclosing “My Brother“, Fr. Kevin Cole**Page 17-18
“He really liked children, especially little girls–he was probably somewhat of what would be called today a pedophiliac.” > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/cole-kevin-1952/
Reynolds tells Breen that Kelly has no record of accusations against Dollinger
Dr. McNeely reports to Abbot Timothy Kelley at Gethsemani that a v/s of Fr. James W. Thompson had been abused. “Kelley told him he was shocked at the actions. He told me to meet with the Archbishop” which he did.
1994
Letter to a Cole victim**Page18
Letter reporting little information about Cole “that might be of help to you in your process”
“I ask your pardon that somehow Fr. Kevin’s sickness has so invaded your life.” Bunnell was Vicar Provincial under Provincial Wayne Hellmann
2-1994
Excerpt from Therapy Journal of Rev. Louis E. Miller (2/94) minimizing Miller’s abuse of boys at Holy Spirit**Page23
3-7-94**Page18
Letter enclosing a “paean” to Cole – apparently the “My Brother” obituary linked above
“I never quite knew of my brother’s alleged pedophilia … For those who may still be bothered about him: I advise–have mercy on yourself.”
3-24-94**Page18 Letter from Bunnell to a Cole Victim’s mother
“We know that Father Kevin was a sick man and want to reach out to any that he may have hurt.” The addressee is the mother of the victim Bunnell wrote to on 1994-01-31
AOL does not share with psychological evaluator its knowledge of at least 3 other v/s of Fr. Dollinger’s V/S.
Hampe describes a sexual abuse incident by Dollinger with a young boy. **Page20
Kelly misleads Bishop Fougere that a clean bill of health had been given by a psychologist who “knows all about
the allegations that have been made” against Dollinger.**Page 20
Dr. Wagner’s note: meeting with Archbishop Kelly re: Miller, Kelly declines to remove Miller from ministry
Following complaint of sexual abuse from a v/s (who says he knows 20 men and women Miller molested) Miller registered with Police Dept. as one who abused children. Note from Miller’s deposition 41:00
1995
Another v/s asks for a meeting with Kelly re: Miller
2-3-95
Memo from Jenkins to Kelly Re: a Wood V/S reporting sexual abuse at St. Polycarp when he was 12 and where Wood abused other boys
1996
AOL obtains settlement documents Re: a Miller v/s
1997
AOL obtains a settlement documents on a sexual abuse claim re: Clark
1998 Letter from Wagner to Kelly Re: Fr. Thomas R Clark **Page16
Letter summarizing psychological evaluation of Clark; “his early neighborhood interactions did seem unusually sexualized” and some tests show “a preoccupation with sexuality and possibly sexual maladjustment or confusion”; psychological tests can’t clearly indicate whether a person has committed pedophilia, nor can this evaluation clearly determine “the validity of an allegation” such as this. The note goes on to say that the accuser should be psychologically evaluated > https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/clark-thomas-r-1962/
1-28-98
Memo from Reynolds to Kelly Re: Fr. Thomas Clark**Page17
4-7-98
Release signed by S-1 in settlement for $30K of his complaint against Clark when assigned at St. Benedict’s, All Saints, and St. Timothy’s, includes a nondisclosure agreement**Page17
8-10-99**Page2
Letter from Reynolds to Kelly and Walt Jones tells a pastor(Bill Burks) not to allow a Wood survivor access to the rectory (“ He was trying to resolve his feelings about the past and clarify his memory, to be at peace with his past,…”.” where Wood allegedly abused him at St. Polycarp. Reynolds spoke with John Ford (attorney for the AOL) who said “it would do no one any good”.
“This story is consistent with the same years, priest and location reported by another victim in a settled case in 1995. This victim…” told us he was sure there were several other victims”
> https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/wood-arthur-l-1959/
Kelly tells Dollinger the decision to remove him from public ministry is “not a resolution of my making so much as it is of the v/s ‘s family”.
2000
AOL obtains settlement documents Re: a Miller v/s
AOL obtains settlement documents Re: another Miller v/s
2002
Kelly signs settlement documents Re: a Miller v/s
Kelly signs settlement documents Re: another Miller v/s
Notes regarding Fr. Louis Miller
According to Fr. Smith, while at St. Elizabeth of Hungry, Miller was unsupervised, unfettered and his staff was unaware of his sexual history
Fr. Harold Smith was never told that Fr. Miller had previous incidents of abuse before he was assigned to St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Reynolds says he was not aware of Miller’s history of admitted sexual offences when he drafted the Archdiocese sexual abuse policy, despite regular private conferences with Archbishop Kelly [Reynolds depo. II, p.73,80]
The Boston Globe launches their investigative report on the molesting of children by Boston area priests and the cover-up by church officials
The Oscar winning movie “Spotlight” is later released and won the academy award for best picture
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/miller-louis-e-1956/
2003 Louisville, KY Belvedere
Clerics, Abuse Victims Join for Healing Vigil August 9th
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2003_07_12/2003_08_09_Smith_ClericsAbuse.htm