Publicly identified as being credibly accused by the diocese on its roster on September 27, 2019. Numerous allegations were made against this individual. Passed away on January 25, 1992.

On August 24, 2010, an attorney representing an individual made an announcement regarding the resolution of a legal claim against Slowey and the diocese. The settlement amount reached was $225K. The alleged abuse occurred during the plaintiff’s time at St. Vincent Home for Children in the mid-1950s when they were between the ages of 5…

In the month of June in 2010, two individuals approached the diocese to report instances of abuse they experienced as minors at the hands of Martin. The diocese promptly took action by publishing notices in two church bulletins, which led to the emergence of four additional accusers. All of the alleged abuse incidents took place…

Accused of engaging in sexual misconduct, as stated in the Michigan Attorney General’s report on October 22nd. In a letter addressed to Bishop Noa in 1965, an 18-year-old male disclosed that Hughes had subjected him to repeated sexual abuse, commencing during his time in 5th grade at American Martyrs School and Church in Kingsford, during…

In 1998, Rabideau was accused of abusing three boys between the years of 1985 and 1987 when he was a seminarian. These incidents took place during his visits home to the Saginaw area while he was studying in Boston and Rome. A warrant for his arrest was issued, but he managed to flee the country.…

Ordained to serve the Diocese of Grand Rapids, this individual later joined the newly established Gaylord diocese in 1971. They also embarked on a missionary journey to Brazil from 1980 to 1989 alongside the Franciscan Friars. However, their faculties were revoked in August 2002 following reports from an individual who claimed they had engaged in…

Having been ordained in Poland, Fr. John Tyminski made their way to the United States in the year 1950. They eventually retired in 1976 and passed away in 1984. It was not until the month of May in 2019 that the archdiocese publicly disclosed their name, acknowledging them as an accused individual. Interestingly, the archdiocese…

Father Jack, the former pastor of St. Perpetua in Waterford Township, was removed from his position in June 2019 due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse that occurred early in his ministry. Subsequently, he was arrested on July 8, 2019, and charged with “sexual-conduct penetration with a person under the age…

Resigned in July 2002 after a credible accusation of sexual misconduct involving a minor that occurred 27 years ago. Took a leave of absence due to health reasons. Permanently expelled from the ministry in April 2002, as stated in the diocese’s list on December 13, 2018. According to the report from the Michigan Attorney General…

On November 15, 2018, the diocese made a public announcement regarding the removal of Aubin from his ministerial duties. This decision was made in response to a credible accusation of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor, which reportedly occurred during the 1960s. It is worth noting that Aubin’s name was also included on…

Publicly identified as credibly accused by the Lansing diocese on its roster dated September 27, 2019. Affiliated with the Spiritans Irish Province, this individual served in Lansing from 1974 to 1976, during which period he reportedly engaged in abusive behavior. Numerous allegations have been made against him. He passed away on September 25, 2007.

During the years 1985-87, Fr. Joseph P. Femminineo was a teacher at Ladywood High School in Livonia, MI. However, in 2002, shocking news emerged that Femminineo had resigned from St. Rita Parish in Holly MI on 10/20/96 due to disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct with minors. The situation took a more severe turn in 5/05…

Resigned from his position in 1993 following a credible accusation of engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor during the 1960s. The victim had informed the archdiocese about the incident in 1985, but no action was taken. The victim reported the incident again in 1993, leading to Sito’s “retirement.” After receiving treatment at two facilities,…

Fr. Joseph Smetana name emerged in the “Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph” on 6/18/13, where he was identified as a current friar with substantiated reports of sexual abuse involving minors. Unfortunately, no further details regarding the allegations against him were provided. Consequently, he was…

Anointed by the Archdiocese of Krakaw in Poland, this individual was publicly identified as an accused party by the Diocese of Saginaw in 2019. It is worth mentioning that they had a short stint in the diocese before being dismissed from their ministerial duties in 1958. Subsequently, they found employment in the Diocese of Albany…

In a civil suit filed in 1995, the individual was accused of engaging in the act of providing adolescent boys with comprehensive oil massages within the confines of the rectory at Sacred Heart Parish. Subsequently, the claims were resolved for an undisclosed sum of money after the underlying lawsuits were dismissed by both the Court…

Having entered a state of retirement, his ministry was curtailed on 6/02 due to historical allegations discovered in his personnel records by the County Prosecutor, although the allegations were deemed too antiquated to warrant criminal charges. Subsequent to his retirement, a single male complainant bravely stepped forward, recounting three years of inappropriate physical contact by…

Publicly identified by the Province of St. John the Baptist Franciscans on 1/21 for having credible accusations of child sexual abuse against him, Hajduk departed from the order and underwent laicization. His demise occurred on 1/24/18. Additionally, he was included on the list of the Archdiocese of Detroit on 1/14/21 and later on the Cincinnati…

Initially identified as accused on the Diocese of Gaylord’s roster on November 10th, 2018, this individual was subsequently reported to have been expelled from the diocese and subsequently reinstated to his Order in the year 1993. Regrettably, he passed away in 1995.

Alleged by an individual in a legal case filed on 5/04, a man claimed that he was subjected to inappropriate acts during his childhood, specifically between the ages of 10 and 12, while attending St. Mary’s in Milford. The lawsuit further asserted the existence of multiple additional victims. It is possible that the Archdiocese had…

In 1981, a concerned woman brought forth a complaint to a regional bishop regarding the alleged abuse inflicted upon her seventh-grade son by Nawrocki. Despite her initial intention to press charges, the bishop managed to dissuade her from doing so. However, in 1989, Nawrocki was ultimately convicted of abusing three young boys from Macomb Township…

Fr. Lawrence T. Fares is from Kobayath, Akkar, Lebanon, then traveled to Rome where they were ordained. Their path eventually led them to the United States in 1969, where they dedicated their efforts to the Detroit archdiocese. It was in 1977 that they were officially incardinated, solidifying their place within the religious community. After faithfully…

Originally from Lithuania, this individual made their way to the bustling city of Chicago in 1958. Initially, they were assigned to St. Michael’s Lithuanian Church before taking on the role of chaplain from 1961 to 1974 in the Diocese of Grand Rapids MI at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. It wasn’t until 11/10/18 that their name…

According to the report released by the Attorney General of Michigan on October 22nd, it was revealed that Cornelius engaged in the reprehensible act of abusing a young individual, potentially a teenage boy of 16 years old, during his time as a chaplain at The Carmelite Monastery in Iron Mountain back in the 1980s. As…

Listed in the 6/18/13 Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph is a friar who is currently identified as having engaged in sexual abuse of minors. Gleissner’s name appears on this roster, lacking any further details regarding the allegations against him, except for the fact that…

In 1991, there were allegations made against an individual for engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a young female. Additionally, this person was accused of similar misconduct with multiple women. As a result, they were sent away for treatment in another state but eventually returned to their ministry. It is reported that they retired from…

Initially identified as the accused individual on the diocese’s roster on November 10th, 2018, this person was first publicly named. According to reports from 1981, they were known to have three sons whom they had adopted. Their removal from ministry occurred in 1986, and they passed away in 2011. It is worth noting that the…

After concluding a career in social work, Fr. Loren O’Dea was ordained in 1993. Recognizing his senior status as a retired priest, he was granted this title in 1997. Serving as an associate pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington, his tenure was cut short on 10/12 due to two complaints of abuse that…

Accusations were found to be valid, stating that Baudone engaged in the molestation of two minors back in 1981 within Muskegon County. He made the decision to “step down” from his responsibilities in 1993 when the allegations initially emerged. However, it wasn’t until 2002 that his privileges were finally revoked. Furthermore, in March of 2008,…

In 2003, he concluded his tenure as the pastor of St. Paul of Tarsus in Clinton Township and transitioned into the role of a senior priest residing within the community. However, on 9/13, he was stripped of all public ministry responsibilities following a thorough investigation by the review board, which substantiated an accusation of sexual…