List of Accused Priests in Alaska
The Catholic Church has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors and vulnerable adults in Alaska. These very serious moral charges impact the church’s reputation and leave members with lasting emotional and financial consequences.
The legal team at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers specializes in sexual misconduct in the church. We have the commitment and experience necessary to seek justice and ensure Catholic dioceses and offenders are punished for their crimes.
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| Last Name | First Name | Diocese | Status | Accusations (Summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allie | Stanley J. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Settled | Fr. John Murphy was accused of sexually abusing a minor in the mid-1980s, but settled the lawsuit. |
| Domenico | Dominic De | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | In 2005, De Domenico was accused of a manipulative relationship with a girl in Anchorage. He was living at a Dominican seminary in Oakland, CA and was under supervision with a safety plan. |
| Cowgill | Francis A. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | Named among seven clerics by the Juneau diocese in 8/19 for sexual misconduct with minors, died 10/16/2000. |
| Gutierrez | Javier R. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | None | Accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, mostly remarks, involving minors and vulnerable adults. Laicized in 2018 after treatment by the Paracletes in Jemez Springs, NM. |
| Hurley | Patrick M. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | Named among seven clerics by the diocese in 8/19 for sexual misconduct allegations involving minors or vulnerable adults. Returned to ministry after treatment. |
| Hornick | J. Michael | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | Hornick resigned as pastor of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in 2009 after a second woman came forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. Two other women alleged abuse as children. |
| Leising | Robert | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | Named publicly as credibly accused by the Anchorage archdiocese on its list 1/16/20. Worked in parishes in Homer, Soldotna, Kenai and Ninilchik. Allegedly viewed child pornography in 2015. Returned to the Oblates in 2016. |
| McMuldren | John | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | McMuldren was declared innocent after an investigation into allegations of abuse by three brothers. He worked as activities director at Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. |
| Murphy | Francis A. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Settled | Frank was excardinated from Boston to Anchorage in 1964, left Alaska in the mid-1980s for alcoholism treatment, and retired to Cuba, NM in 1997. He was accused of sexual misconduct with minors from 1966-1979, and settled a lawsuit in 2021. |
| Nash | Michael Patrick | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | None | A man alleged abuse by Nash at ages 11-15 during 1979-82. Nash denied all allegations and was laicized in 2005. |
| Penisten | Edmund | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | The diocese named seven clerics with allegations of sexual misconduct against them involving minors or vulnerable adults, and placed them on leave. |
| Ryan | Gerard T. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | The Archdiocese of Anchorage listed him as credibly accused of sexual misconduct with minors from 1971-72. |
| Raehsler | Frederick | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Accused | Joined the Holy Cross Brothers in WI in 1960 and worked as a Physician Assistant and/or nurse in Blanchard, MI, South Bend, IN, and Wilkes Barre, PA. |
| Wells | Robert J. | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Settled | A woman accused Wells of sexual misconduct with a minor and filed a lawsuit. Her claims were included in a settlement with the archdiocese. |
| Sweeney | Henry Leo | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK | Convicted | The diocese named seven clerics in 8/19 as having allegations of sexual misconduct against them involving minors or vulnerable adults. |
| Murphy | Cornelius K. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | One pending claim against Murphy is shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/2010. Spent his priesthood in Alaska. Died 4/16/1982. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1964-1967. |
| | Rita | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Given name Laurette Malo. Worked in Holy Cross AK 1949-1955, Juneau 1955-1958, Skagway 1958-1959, Glannallen 1959-1962, Nulato 1962-1965, and again Holy Cross 1965-1967. One pending claim against Sr. Rita shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. |
| Rosalia | Mary | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Given name Marguerite LeBoeuf. Worked in Juneau 1945-1946, Skagway 1946-1947, Holy Cross 1947-1950, Juneau 1950-1951 and 1958-1960. One pending claim against Sr. Mary Rosalia shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. |
| Sr. | Patrick Beans, | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Described as Eskimo Elder and Deacon, Beans had two or more pending claims against him, and died in 2009. |
| Benish | Robert L. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Benish made vows as Jesuit brother in 1943 and worked at St. Mary’s Mission in Akulurak, AK from 1946-1989. He died in 1991. |
| Astruc | Rene | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | From France, Astruc sexually abused teenage girls over three decades in remote Native schools and orphanages where he worked. He lived at the Jesuit residence in Anchorage 1971-1996. |
| Baud | John B. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Baud, a native of France, was a priest in the Fairbanks diocese and was accused of sexual abuse. |
| Charlie | Francis | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Fairbanks’ 11/16/20 “List of Perpetrators.” |
| Convert | Jules | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | In 2003, 8 men filed suit against the Jesuits, alleging abuse from 1955 to about 1977. The AK Supreme Court ruled in 8/2006 that the case could proceed, and in 3/2011, 19 more claims were settled. |
| Corrigal | Robert F. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | From Alaska, Corrigal spent his priesthood there, left in 1979, and worked for the housing authority in Anchorage until he became terminally ill. He died in 1988. |
| Donohue | Norman E. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Sued | Two men filed suit against the diocese and Jesuits in 2006 and 2009, alleging abuse by Donohue 1967-1973 in Nulato, AK. |
| Fox | Francis | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | One pending claim against Fox is shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/2010. Noted by the diocese on its list to have died in 1994. |
| Fallert | Francis J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Sued | Plaintiffs filed 43 suits in 2009 against Jesuits and former provincial alleging that the Order knew of abusive priests in Alaska and did nothing to stop them. |
| Eordogh | Andrew M. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | From Hungary, he was assigned to parish work in Canada for several years, spent 1966-1971 in Alaska, then back to Canada, and returned to Hungary in 1991. He was accused of abuse of a boy beginning in the late 1960s. |
| Endal | George S. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Spent most of his priesthood in AK, was accused of sexually abusing a girl over a 3-year period, and was the supervisor of two other accused Jesuits. He was included in a 2007 settlement with the Jesuits. |
| Fox | John P. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Fox worked in Hooper Bay, Pilot Station and St. Mary’s Mission, and was accused of abuse in 1951, 1956, 1959 and 1963. He died in 1983. |
| Greif | Harold J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Greif was assigned to AK 1948-1980 and died in 1991. He is known to have worked with accused priests George Endal and James Poole. |
| Hargreaves | Henry G. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Spent priesthood in AK. Named in a settlement in 2007 between the Jesuits and 110 plaintiffs, and in 2009 43 plaintiffs sued the order and Seattle University President Rev. S. Sundborg, alleging Sundborg knew about abuse by Hargreaves and others but took no action. |
| Hatrel | Thomas J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Hatrel was accused of abusing children in 1985-87 while at St. Ignatius parish in Alakanuk, AK. He died in 1988. |
| Jacobson | James E. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Jacobson was accused of raping two girls and fathering sons in 1966 and 1975. He was included on the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes abuse 1968-1970 and 1969-1971, reported 2004, 2007 and 2009. |
| Jakes | Ignatius J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | In 2006, three women filed a civil suit against the diocese and Jesuits, claiming abuse by Jakes in the 1980s. He died in 1999, and is listed on the Jesuits West Province list. |
| Lake | Joseph | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | One pending claim against Lake shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Eskimo Deacon at Our Lady of the Snows Parish in Hoopers Bay. Died in 1990. |
| Landry | Clint | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Convicted | Landry was suspended from assignment at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks and pled guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by lifetime of supervised release. |
| Levitre | J. Albert | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Named publicly as credibly accused by the Fairbanks diocese on its list in 11/20. Noted to have been laicized. |
| Laudwein | James R. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Accused of molesting a 14-year-old Eskimo girl in 1980, Laudwein denied the accusations, and was placed on leave. He was later charged with sexual misconduct with vulnerable adults. |
| Linssen | Paul H. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | From Holland, Linssen was a pastor in Hamilton and assistant pastor in Tununak. He died in 1960 when his boat was caught in an off-shore storm. |
| Lundowski | Joseph C. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Sued in 2004 for abuse of 59 youths in villages in Alaska. Diocese filed bankruptcy in 2008 and 43 civil suits were filed against Jesuits. |
| Llorente | Segundo | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Spent 40 years working in remote Alaskan villages. Accused of abuse 1956-1957 by one plaintiff, and in 2005, 2008 and 2009 by another plaintiff. |
| McCaffrey | Richard L. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Sued | Accused of abuse of three girls in about 1981. Placed on permanent leave when the Fairbanks diocese deemed the allegations credible. |
| McIntyre | William T. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | McIntyre spent almost 40 years of his priesthood in Alaska, and was accused of abuse in 1958-1959. |
| Menager | Gabriel M. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Gabriel Menager is listed on the website of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province as a perpetrator of sexual abuse, and who have not denied the allegation. |
| McMeel | Bernard Francis | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Sued | Fr. Barney was accused of abusing a child and was transferred out of Alaska in 1978. He was assigned to the mission church on an Indian reservation in Great Falls, MT 1978 until his death 1/6/1994. |
| Nawn | Francis X. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Nawn was accused of abuse of boys and girls from 1963-1964, and again from 1969-1971, 1973-1973, 1979-1981 and 1986-1088. He died in 1992. |
| O’Connor | Paul Cornelius | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | O’Conner worked at Pilot Station and Hooper Bay and was listed on the Jesuits West Province list. |
| Ornowski | Gerald J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Sued | A young girl filed a suit against Ornowski and his Order in 2009, but the case was dismissed by the court in 2010 after the plaintiff withdrew her claims. |
| Poole | James E. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Poole was accused of abusing girls throughout his career, beginning in 1948. He was removed from his longtime job at KNOM radio station in 1988, and was included on the Seattle archdiocese’s list of child abusers in 2016. |
| Plamondon | James W. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Worked in AK 1953-72, Great Falls MT 1972-74, Berkeley CA 1975-76, St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese 1975-76, married in 1977, died 5/24/89. |
| Reynolds | Bradley R. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Reknowned photographer and writer, abused two boys in AK village, placed on leave, investigated by the Order, deemed the allegations not credible, left Gonzaga U. at end of 2019 school year. |
| Saalfeld | Charles A. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Saalfeld worked as a teacher in Tacoma, Yakima, WA and Fairbanks, AK. There were two reports of abuse by Saalfeld by 2/2016. |
| | Evelyn | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | One pending claim against Sr. Evelyn shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. |
| Asia | Mary | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Two or more pending claims against Sr. Mary Asia shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. |
| Joanne | Mary | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Given name Antoinette Jolie. Worked in Holy Cross AK 1939-1956, Skagway 1956-1959, Juneau 1960-1968. One pending claim against Sr. Mary Joanne shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. |
| Jude | Miriam | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Theresa Frances Doogan, Sr. ‘Marion’ Jude, worked in Holy Cross AK, Juneau AK, Spokane WA and British Columbia. |
| | Pascal | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Accused | Two or more pending claims against Sister Pascal shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. The diocese’s in 2/2016 notes six reports of abuse by Pascal. |
| Smario | Anton | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Accused of molesting several girls, Smario denied abuse but admitted being nude in front of girls occasionally. Sued by at least four of the girls, 43 suits were filed, and 20 settled in a massive settlement. |
| Wood | John J. | Diocese of Fairbanks AK | Settled | Added as a defendant in existing litigation in 10/07, accused of abuse in Chevak, AK, and died 03/11/97. |
About Clergy Sexual Abuse
Clergy sexual abuse involves a clergy member abusing their power to sexually abuse or exploit a church member. Those accused of sexual misconduct often include priests, church officials, or other Catholic clergy employees. The list of victims often includes sexual misconduct involving minors or a vulnerable adult.
Reporting sexual misconduct involving those in power helps initiate change and prevent future victims from also being harmed. Those accused of sexual misconduct should be subject to criminal charges and, in many cases, civil compensation. Alaska allows those assaulted or abused by clergy members to seek compensation for financial and emotional damages.
Legal Support for Survivors in Alaska
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers has the expertise and compassion needed to handle sensitive child sexual abuse cases involving assault, sexual pornography, or inappropriate relationships against clergy members. Our legal team offers a comprehensive representation of claims relating to clergy sexual abuse, including investigation, collection of evidence, and trial representation.
Laws and Regulations in Alaska
State Law A.S. 47.17. 020 requires mandatory reporters to report sexual misconduct involving minors immediately. This includes priests and clergy members, as sexual abuse is not included in the clergy-penitent privilege in Alaska. Sexual misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults must be reported within 24 hours. Any suit alleged abuse involving exploitation, assault, neglect, or child pornography must be reported according to Alaska law.
Alaska is one of a few U.S. states without a statute of limitations on criminal cases involving serious sexual offenses. However, Alaska does have a three-year statute of limitations on civil suit claims filed based on sexual abuse. The three-year time limit begins once the victim reaches 18 years of age.
Filing a Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in Alaska
If you or a loved one were the victim of sexual misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults, it may be worth filing a civil lawsuit. Here is what you can expect:
- The first step in a clergy sexual misconduct case is to report the abuse to the appropriate authorities. This allows law officials to investigate child sexual abuse or inappropriate sexual behavior and serve criminal justice.
- The next step is to contact a clergy sexual abuse lawyer. Alaska victims may also be subject to civil compensation through a clergy sexual abuse lawsuit, especially when church officials attempt to cover up credibly accused perpetrators’ wrongdoing.
- During your initial consultation, your lawyer will review your case and any available evidence and discuss the best legal options. If you decide to work together, they’ll begin a deep investigation into the pending claims.
- Most clergy sexual abuse cases are settled outside of court. However, if the church or clergy members are unwilling to offer a fair settlement, your legal team will ensure the civil suit is filed as needed and begin preparing you for court.
Contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers today to seek justice for your case.
Support Services for Survivors in Alaska
Sexual misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults has physical and emotional impacts. Support services are available to Alaska victims:
- The STAR Crisis Line – The STAR Crisis Line helps sexual abuse victims seek medical care and counseling services. Help is available 24/7 at (800) 478-8999.
- Fairbanks Diocese: Support services are also available through the Fairbanks Diocese. Those seeking services can call (907) 374-9553.
- Anchorage Archdiocese – The Anchorage Archdiocese also has services available to those affected by sex abuse in the church.
- SNAP – SNAP is a network of resources available to those affected by sexual abuse by church priests. Contact them at (877) 762-7432.
Sexual misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults can have lasting impacts. Seeking support and legal services helps overcome them.
Notable Cases and Outcomes in Alaska
There have been published lists of Catholic Church Dioceses who were accused of sexual misconduct in Alaska. An independent review found that 14 Catholic Church members in Anchorage, Alaska, alone, were guilty of sexual misconduct. Many of the cases involved abusive priests who worked in positions of power, namely parishes, schools, or shelters. The victims included both children and vulnerable adults.
The list consists of those credibly accused over the last 54 years, making it difficult for victims to seek justice. In Alaska villages, a clergy was accused of sexual misconduct spanning over multiple generations. Multiple claims have been filed against The Society of Jesus, which eventually led to a $50 million payout. However, the Fairbanks diocese filed bankruptcy, only paying out $10 million of the amount owed.
Multiple admitted offenders are on the Fairbanks diocese’s list. An updated Fairbanks diocese list and bankruptcy reorganization docs show additional pending claims, showing that there may be even more church officials accused of sexual abuse.
Our attorneys have reviewed public and private settlement data related to Alaska diocese clergy abuse settlements. Depending on the circumstances pertaining to your case, these cases may be valued between $400,000 and $950,000. In cases of extreme conduct or by taking a case in front of a jury, your damages could increase to $1 million.
Why Choose Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers?
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers have successfully sought justice and settled claims involving sexual misconduct in the church. We have a proven track record of helping to punish those guilty of sexually abusing members of the church.
| $14 Million Priest grooming and handling | $4 Million Deacon assault and rape | $3 Million Clergy child abuse filed in adulthood |
| $3 Million Volunteer-perpetrated Catholic church abuse | $2 Million Religious school priest teen sexual abuse | $2 Million Clergy abuse case filed against a deceased priest |
When you need a civil suit filed, our legal team is here for you. With a committed, empathetic approach to the legal system, we have the expertise you need when seeking justice for church-related sexual misconduct. A review of pending claims shown that sexual abuse and misconduct is more common than it should be. We work hard to investigate and build a successful claim on your behalf while helping to protect others in the church community.
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If you were sexually abused or assaulted by an Alaska clergy member, you have legal rights. Child sexual abuse involving clergy members is a misuse of power. Child pornography, sexually explicit instant messages, internet computer misconduct, physical abuse or assault are all covered under clergy abuse.
Whether you have allegations against a priest, clergy member, or church official – you need an experienced legal team representing you and fighting for your best interests. Contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers today at (888) 424-5757 for a free consultation. You can also contact our legal team by filling out our online form.
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