The Archdiocese of Mobile released Thursday 29 names of Catholic priests, deacons and brothers who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing a child since 1950.
The first 12 names are those that were formally part of the Archdiocese of Mobile, while the second list contains 17 names of men and priests who belong to religious orders but were not formally attached to the Archdiocese.
In an accompanying letter, Archbishop Thomas Rodi asked for forgiveness from those that had been hurt.
“The most vulnerable members of the Church, the children, have been grievously hurt by clergy and religious, the very people who should have been trusted to help and not to injure,” wrote Archbishop Rodi. “In addition, the Church has at times failed to act as it should have to immediately protect children and to promptly remove those who have preyed upon them. To all the people of the Church, and especially to the victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and religious, I ask for your forgiveness. From the depths of my heart, I ask your forgiveness.”
The names are:
List 1.
Thomas J Cullen (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1950s.
Vernon Dahmen (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: Mid 1970s to early 1980s.
Timothy Evans (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1998.
Joseph Gill (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: Late 1960s.
James A. Havens (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1986.
Patrick J. L. Nicholson (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1976.
Arthur C. Schrenger (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: Late 1960s to 1982.
John Alex Sherlock (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1966-1982.
Edward Eugene Smith (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1984.
John J. Walton (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1970s.
Cordell Lang (DECEASED). Was removed from ministry based upon accusations submitted to the Archdiocese of Mobile. A civil court jury, however, found in his favor.
Archdiocesan Deacon Robert L. Nouwen (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE) Convicted of possession of child pornography Date of Misconduct: 2012.
List 2.
Susai Arul (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1989-1990.
Joseph Brown (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1965-1968.
Gregory Furjanic (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1987.
Robert Grabowski (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1979
John Hardman (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1972-1978
Timothy Keppel (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1977-1981
Anthony Kiel (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1955-1958
Edward Lawler (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1972
Edward A. Leary (DECEASED). Date of Misconduct: 1970-1972
Gerald McMahon (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1967-1970
Robert Michele (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE) Date of Misconduct:1963
Norman Rogge (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1979-1981
John Rutledge (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1968
Barry Ryan (PROHIBITED FROM MINISTRY IN ARCHDIOCESE). Date of Misconduct: 1990s
Nelson Ziter (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1974-1979
Brothers (Members of Religious Orders Who Are Not Priests)
Nicholas Vic Bendillo (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1964-1989
Ralph McGarry (DECEASED) Date of Misconduct: 1960-1961
Anyone wishing to report an individual not included in these lists, please contact the Office for the Protection of Minors and Adults, 251-434-1559.