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The Jesuits West Province of the Society of Jesus, which was formed in July of 2017 when
the former California and Oregon Provinces became one, is comprised of Arizona, Alaska,
California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
This list of Jesuits with credible claims of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult, dating
to 1950, is being published as part of our province’s ongoing commitment to transparency
and accountability.
Thankfully, sixteen years after shocking cases of clergy sexual abuse were brought to light in
Boston in 2002, there has been significant reform in how the Church and religious orders like
ours handle claims of sexual abuse. Jesuits West has both a zero-tolerance policy for credible
claims made against a Jesuit involving a minor or a vulnerable adult and stringent procedures
to ensure their safety. No Jesuit who has a credible claim of sexually abusing a minor or
vulnerable adult is allowed to remain in public ministry. The majority of the cases related to
the names that we release today date back decades. While even one case is abhorrent, it is
consoling to know that the safeguards we have put in place are helping to create safe
environments for everyone.
The list contains the names of Jesuits who are or were members of Jesuits West Province,
the former California and the former Oregon Provinces, against whom a credible claim of
sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) or a vulnerable adult has been made. Also
included are the names of Jesuits from other provinces against whom there are credible
claims resulting from their work while assigned to Jesuits West or the California or Oregon
Provinces; and Jesuits of the former Oregon Province with credible claims already published
as part of the Oregon bankruptcy filing. Finally, the list includes Jesuits listed in diocesan
bankruptcies or listed by other dioceses.
Inclusion in this list does not imply that the claims are true and correct or that the accused
individual has been found guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. In many instances, the
claims were made several years or decades after the alleged events and were not capable of
an investigation and determination.
Many claims were received after an accused priest was deceased. In those instances,
the accused was unable to defend himself or deny the charges. The Province was unable to
undertake a thorough investigation. Deceased individuals are included in this list based upon
the fact that an accusation was reported.
HELENA, MT
Joseph Balfe See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Victor Charlo Dismissed: Mount St. Michael's, 1961 - 1963
1963 Spokane, WA
Thomas See Jesuits West List
Connolly
Augustine M. Deceased: St. Ignatius Mission, 1899 - 1901
Dimier June 14, 1950 St. Ignatius, MT
St. Stanislaus,
1901 - 1902
Florissant, MO
Holy Martyrs Mission,
Cataldo, ID 1902 - 1903
St. Stanislaus Church, 1903 - 1905
Lewiston, ID
St. Alphonsus Church,
1905 - 1907
Pendleton, OR
St. Mary's Church,
1907 - 1913
Siletz, OR
St. Paul's Mission,
Hays, MT 1913 - 1920
St. Ignatius Mission, 1920 - 1950
St. Ignatius, MT
Augustine J. See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Ferretti
Rene Gallant See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Bernard Harris See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Egon Mallman See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Gabriel See Oregon Bankruptcy List
Menager
Joseph L. Deceased: Holy Cross Mission, 1952 - 1954
Obersinner March 1, Holy Cross, AK
2018
Alma College,
1954 - 1958
Los Gatos, CA
Manresa Hall,
Port Townsend, WA 1958 - 1959
St. Mary's Mission, 1959 - 1971
Omak, WA