List of Accused Priests In Oregon
The Catholic Diocese in Oregon has a troubling history of clergy sexual abuse, leaving numerous victims in its wake. Recently, legal and community efforts have proactively addressed these issues, sought justice for survivors, and held the perpetrators accountable. Still, there is a lot of work to be done, which is where Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers come in.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are a team of passionate attorneys who excel in handling sensitive cases. We aim to provide the essential legal support needed to help survivors obtain justice and proper compensation.
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| Last Name | First Name | Diocese | Status | Accusations (Summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bischoff | William Norbert | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, posted on its website the names of all members who were identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who had not denied the allegation. |
| Arata | Henri | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed a lawsuit against Arata, alleging that Arata sexually molested him as a boy 1967-70 at Immaculate Conception Parish. |
| Baccellieri | Joseph A. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Placed on leave in 1992, went to rehab, was reassigned to several parishes, retired in 2002, and was removed from active ministry in 2002 after two men filed suits alleging abuse in the 1970s. |
| Beezer | Arnold R. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Beezer was named publicly as credibly accused in the Jesuit West Province 12/7/2018 list for abuse of a minor in the 1970s. He was removed from ministry and put on a safety plan, and died in 2020. |
| Altstock | Edward D. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A woman filed a civil suit against Altstock in 9/11, alleging that he groomed, seduced and then sexually abused her on at least a dozen occasions when she was ages 14-18, beginning in 1985. |
| Brennan | Cathal | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | From Ireland, ordained for the Portland archdiocese. Accused in a 2018 lawsuit, along with Deacon James Creel, of sexually abusing an altar boy at Holy Cross parish 1993-96. Died 1/19/13 in Ireland. |
| Bucher | Melvin | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Bucher was accused of abuse in the early 1970’s, but the Archdiocese said he was on leave of absence when the abuse occurred, so they were not responsible for him. The case settled in 1/2001 for $512,500. |
| Cao | Vincent | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Vincent Cao Dang Minh, a priest from Vietnam, was accused of raping a woman in 1983 and molesting two young girls in the 1980s. He was sent for treatment and later to a Redemptorist care facility in MO. |
| Charvet | Louis | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Monk of Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon, accused by at least 15 people of sexually abusing them as children in the late 1950s to the early 1970s, died in 2007 and one case was to go to trial 2010. |
| Clark | Emanuel W. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Clark was accused of abuse of a male student at Mount Angel Abbey Seminary High School in 1975. He died 1992. |
| Bunnell | Thomas J. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits West Province in 2022, removed from ministry, living under a safety plan. |
| Connolly | Thomas E. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Connolly’s career was spent among Native Americans, and he was retired in 2010 to Regis Jesuit Community at Gonzaga University in Spokane. He is listed on several websites as a perpetrator of sexual abuse, and he lives in Los Gatos, CA. |
| Brazauskas | Pius | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Lithuanian priest Brazauskas arrived in the U.S. 1940s, worked at Holy Redeemer parish and St. Cathierine’s Residence Nursing Home, and was nicknamed “Dr. Bubblegum”. He was accused of sexually abusing children in the 1980s, and settled a lawsuit for $4M in 7/19. |
| Callan | Francis W. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Callan worked in several dioceses in the US, including San Francisco, Spokane, Great Falls, Boise City, Baker, Seattle, Gallup, Tucson, and Portland. His name is on the list of credibly accused priests on the Jesuits West Province website. |
| Creel | James | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Convicted | Deacon accused of sexual abuse of a boy at Holy Cross parish. |
| Dezurick | Gerald | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | In 2005, a man sued Dezurick for molestation. The suit also alleged that Dezurick persuaded the boy’s parents to commit him to a mental institution to cure homosexuality. |
| Doherty | Martin W. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | One plaintiff accused Fr. Doherty of sexually abusing a number of boys in 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gervais. |
| Donnelly | Martin Mark | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Aka Mark M. and Martin William Donnelly. Accused of molesting two young sisters in Portland in the early 1950s. Status in 11/06 is unknown. Both plaintiffs filed a civil suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court. |
| Duffy | Francis | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Duffy was accused of abuse of sisters in 1967 and 1968 at St. Luke’s in Woodburn, settled in 2003, and named in a suit against the Jesuits in 2007, settled in 2008, and settled in 2012 with Yakima, WA. |
| Durand | Donald A. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A man filed a suit in 2004 alleging that Durand molested him and three friends as boys in the early 1970s. More than a dozen men have alleged abuse 1960s-90s. |
| Davis | Father | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | In 2001, the Archdiocese paid $550K to settle a single claim, per news article in 2006. No further information known. |
| Eucharistica | Mary | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A woman filed suit against the order in 2/07, alleging abuse by Mother Mary Eucharistica and Mother Mary Freddrick. |
| Hansen | Father | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | In 1999 the Archdiocese paid a $22,500 settlement to one claimant. No information provided as to when abuse occurred, who the victim was, or Hansen’s current status. |
| Ford | Francis John | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Ford was accused of abuse of a boy in the Portland archdiocese and the Santa Rosa diocese, and died in 1984. He was included on the Santa Rosa diocese’s list in 2019 and the Oakland diocese’s list in 2019. |
| Frolick | Jeanne Clare | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A female accuser filed a civil suit against Frolick, alleging abuse at an unspecified time. |
| Frank | Clement | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed suit in 2002 against the Archdiocese of Portland alleging that Frank raped him at age 7. The suit was dismissed in 2008. |
| Freddrick | Mary | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A woman filed a lawsuit against the order alleging abuse by Mother Mary Freddrick and Mother Mary Eucharistica between 1958-1962. |
| Ghilardi | Massimo | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | A man wrote from prison to a priest at a Bandon OR church to say that Ghilardi had molested him when he was approximately age 12. The priest notified the archdiocese and Ghilardi died in 1985. |
| Rios | Juan Jose Gonzalez | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Charges dropped | From Jalisco, Mexico. Was dismissed from Mount Angel Seminary in 2003, and was arrested in 2008 on charges of encouraging child sex abuse. |
| Goodrich | John Maloy | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A man alleged that Goodrich fondled, kissed and bit him on church premises between 1974 and 1988. He died in 1995. |
| Guzman-Chavez | Erasto | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Visiting priest accused of molesting several pre-teen and teenage girls. Despite the allegations, he was allowed to continue his Spanish-language ministry. |
| Grammond | Maurice R. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Accused of sexually abusing a boy in the late 1960s-early 1970s; removed 1985; sick leave 1986; retired 1988; died 2002; 54 claims by 4/07; settled for almost $40M; 2 brothers’ suit filed in 2/17; another suit dismissed on SOL. |
| Halsey | Lawrence M. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Brother Cronin, known as Brother Halsey, is accused of molestation of a teenage girl at Marist high school in Eugene. |
| Hamilton | William | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | In 2003 the Archdiocese settled a sex abuse claim against Hamilton for $675K. No other information. |
| Harrington | Rayner | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Franciscan friar named publicly as accused by Santa Barbara Province in 1966 of recent sexual abuse of minors. |
| Harris | James M. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Accused of abusing 3 of 8 siblings, ages of 5-14, beginning in 1968. Brother of Bernard M. Harris who is alleged to also have abused the children. |
| Hurley | James P. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan, agreed to post on its website the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse. Hurley’s name is included on this list. |
| Jacobson | Gary | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Jacobson was accused of abuse in the 1980s and 1990s. Three alleged victims filed lawsuits, and he was cautioned about behavior with children. |
| Jaime | Jose | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Named as abuser of one individual in a suit filed in Federal Court. Abuse allegedly occurred when Jaime was a seminarian at Mount Angel Abbey. Referred to as a former Benedictine priest. |
| Larkin | John E. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed civil suit in 2004 alleging abuse by Larkin at age 12 on one occasion, at St. Luke’s in Woodburn. Died 8/1/95. |
| Jacques | Kenneth | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Jacques was accused of abusing a 16-year-old boy in 1968 and a second boy in 1968. Three other men filed suit in 2002. |
| Karath | William | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A man claimed that Karath had sexually inappropriate behavior against him as a boy while the priest was assigned to Holy Trinity in Bandon. |
| Kiernan | Patrick | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Kiernan was accused of sexually abusing a girl on at least 70 occasions over a 2-3 year period. |
| McCarthy | James | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Accused by a woman of fondling her at least once in 1950 or 1951 when she was a very small child. |
| Laughlin | Thomas B. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Convicted | Laughlin was accused of sexually abusing 20-40 boys during 1967-96. Ten men each sued Laughlin in 2004; one man filed a false claim in 2007; Laughlin died 3/1/13 in Omaha. |
| McCray | Gerald | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | At least one complaint of abuse was made to the archdiocese sometime 1986-1995. |
| MacNaughton | John | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed a civil suit against MacNaughton in 2004. He died by suicide in 2005. |
| McDowell | Archibald M. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | McDowell taught at University of Portland 1949-1959 and was accused of molesting an 11-year-old boy in 1956. He was permanently removed from ministry in 1962 and died in 1994. |
| McKean | Louis F. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | McKean was accused of abusing a minor in 1972-73, but the archdiocese settled the claim in 2003 for $750K. |
| McLeod | J. William | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Civil suit filed in 2001, settled in 2002. Plaintiff said McLeod molested him 50 times 1938-41, and another man claimed abuse but did not sue. |
| Michele | Robert | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Michele was accused of sexually assaulting a girl in 1964, and again in 1972 and 1973, when he was assigned to St. Philip Neri parish in Portland, OR. He was prohibited from ministering as a priest in 2018 and 2019. |
| O’Doherty | Aloysius A. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl in 1950. May have worked at one time with convicted abuser Rev. Thomas Laughlin. |
| McSorley | James P. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | McSorley was a Philippines missionary for 15 years, then moved often. He was accused of sexual abuse in the 1960s and 2002, and was paid $100K to settle a claim in 2003. |
| Nash | William T. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, posted the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse on its website without any additional information on claims against them. |
| Morrissey | J. Michael | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Fr. Andrew Mannetta was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy in the early 1980s at Santa Teresita in Mangilao, Guam. |
| O’Flynn | James Patrick | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Also known as J.P. or James P. First assignment in 1910. Accused of molesting a girl over 100 times 1962-1970, beginning when the girl was age 10, at Blessed Sacrament in Portland. O’Flynn died 1/23/80. |
| Orso-Manzonetta | Aldo Carlo | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Orso-Manzonetta was accused of abusing four altar boys between 1958 and 1974. The Archdiocese paid more than $1.6M to settle seven claims. |
| Patrick | Michael T. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sentenced | From Sri Lanka, pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Scappoose OR was charged with attempted luring of a 14-year-old girl. He denied the allegations and was arrested at Los Angeles airport upon return from a visit to Australia. |
| Penna | Sylvester D. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, reorganized in 2011 and posted the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse on its website. Penna’s name is included on this list. |
| O’Reilly | Patrick Joseph | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, agreed to post the names of all members of the Province identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse on its website. O’Reilly’s name is included on this list. |
| Perez | Angel Armando | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Convicted | A 12-year-old boy told police Perez touched him inappropriately and took pictures of him the night before. Perez was charged with first degree sex abuse and was sentenced to 75 months in prison. |
| Perone | Rocco Francis | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Accused of molesting more than a dozen boys 1951-1956 in OR, a boy in 1956 in Casper, WY, and a boy in Austin, TX where he worked 1957-1988. Died 5/5/1992. |
| Price | M. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Sr. Theresa Joseph. Accused in a 5/04 suit of “serious and severe sexual conduct” with a 6-year-old boy, 15-25 times, in 1972-73. She died 9/19/08. |
| Plocinski | Leonard E. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed a federal suit in 5/10 alleging that Plocinski groomed and raped him in the 1970s. |
| Raleigh | Michael J. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Edmund Raleigh, a/k/a Friar Raleigh, was accused of abusing a boy in 1956 at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. Michael Raleigh was accused by four men of forced sexual acts as children or young teens in the 1950s. |
| Rodakowski | Louis G. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A woman accused Rodakowski of sexually abusing her as a girl, and he denied the abuse, admitted to ‘improper touch’, and was placed on leave. He retired in 1977. |
| Raleigh | Michael J. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Edmund Raleigh was accused of abusing a boy in 2002, beginning in 1956 when the boy was age 12 or 13, at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. Michael Raleigh had numerous parish assignments, was a Dean and Tribunal judge, and died in 4/12/79. |
| Riffel | Claude | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A suit was filed in 2009 against Riffel, who was dean of discipline at St. Francis Minor Seminary in Troutdale, OR, and also abused youth in Santa Barbara, CA. |
| Rudin | Remy | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | William Louis Rudin was accused of sexual abuse of minors at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in OR. He died in 1991. |
| Ryan | Edmund K. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Ryan was accused of abusing a high school boy in Eugene, OR, and was removed from public ministry in 2003. He died in 2020. |
| Ryan | Robert | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Ryan was accused of sexually abusing a boy from 1975-77 at Marist High in Eugene OR and at St. Mary’s College Prep in Manhasset, NY. He was also accused of abusing other students and received settlements from the school in 1993 and 2006, but the suits claim fraud. |
| Schwartz | John | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Schwartz was accused of abuse of a Jesuit High School student 1986-87 in Portland, Oregon. He took voluntary leave and was returned to active ministry in 2005. |
| Scott | Vincent P. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Scott’s name is included on a list of perpetrators of sexual abuse in the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, dated 7/18/2011, and who have not denied the allegation. |
| Senko | Martin Richard | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | A woman came forward to archdiocesan officials, alleging abuse by Senko 1965-69, when she was a North Catholic High School student. He resigned as pastor of St. Peter’s in Portland in 3/93 and was sent for treatment. |
| Marie | Genevieve | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man and a woman, both 60, accused Sister Genevieve Marie of physical and mental cruelty. |
| Luke | Mary | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Luke was accused of molesting a 10-year-old boy at St. Mary’s Home for Boys, but denied the allegations. Her order did not believe the allegations. |
| Anne | Patricia Mary | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man who was born in 1955 claimed that a nun sexually abused him as many as 100 times over a two-year period. |
| Arnaud | Jocelyn St. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | Accused of sexually abusing three men in the 1970s. He was transferred to another parish where he allegedly abused two more men. |
| Sprauer | Michael | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Sprauer was accused of abusing as many as 20 teenage boys at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility 1972-75. He was found guilty of abuse of two of three plaintiffs and was awarded $1.4M in damages. |
| Hilaire | Theodore J. St. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, posted the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse on its website. St. Hilaire’s name is included on this list. |
| Smith | Anthony | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A man filed a civil suit in 2003 alleging abuse by Smith in the mid-1980s, at Holy Redeemer Church in Portland. Smith was immediately placed on leave, and his personnel file shows that he had “problems” with young boys. |
| Steigerwald | Philip | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A man sued the archdiocese in 2002 alleging he had been abused by Steigerwald in 1978 on a long trip. The archdiocese paid $450K to settle the suit in 2003. |
| Sullivan | Gregory | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Sued | A civil suit filed in 2004 by a man alleged that he was abused by Sullivan at about age 15 in 1981 at St. Peter’s in Portland. Sullivan was a priest in the archdiocese 1979-84. |
| Susbauer | Michael | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Left ministry in 1971. Accused of sexually molesting a minor in 1968 or 1969. |
| Thatcher | John R. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Accused | Thatcher was accused of showing a 6-year-old boy pornography and sexually abusing him in 1963. |
| Vogt | Emmerich | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Reinstated | Domincan priest accused of sexual abuse of 10-year-old altar boy. Accused was dropped after his brothers testified there was no abuse, and priest was returned to ministry in late 5/17. |
| Thielen | Martin H. | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Thielen was accused of molesting a boy in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He retired in 1995 and the archdiocese paid $1.8M to settle three cases. |
| Wachter | Carl | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | Two sisters filed a suit against Wachter, alleging abuse at Christie School. Archdiocese paid $440K to settle the claims. |
| White | Cosmas | Archdiocese of Portland OR | Settled | A man filed suit against White, but the suit was settled two months after it was filed. White was cleared of the molestation charges and was allowed to resume public ministry. |
| Ernsdorff | Harold H. | Diocese of Baker OR | Accused | The Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan posted the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse on its website, without any additional information on claims against them. |
| Arango | Jose Joaquin Estrada | Diocese of Baker OR | Convicted | A priest from Colombia was arrested for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl and pleaded guilty. |
| Hayes | Joseph B. | Diocese of Baker OR | Sued | A man filed a civil suit in 10/02 claiming he was sexually abused by Hayes for three years, beginning in 1980 when he was 10-years-old and Hayes was assigned to Sacred Heart . Hayes died in 1995. |
| Hazen | David | Diocese of Baker OR | Settled | One suit settled in 1997 for a small sum, and another 18 individuals participated in a suit filed in 12/01 which alleged abuse by Hazen in the late 1950s and late 1970s. |
| Warren | Ronald James Anthony | Diocese of Baker OR | Sued | Three accusers filed a civil suit in 2004 naming “Friar Anthony James Warren” as an abuser in the Portland Archdiocese. Warren was forced to retire when the allegations surfaced. Settlement had been reached with one claimant when Archdiocesan bankruptcy |
About Clergy Sexual Abuse
Clergy sexual abuse involves sexually inappropriate behavior or exploitation committed by clergy members, including priests and church officials. Such abuse can cause severe physical and emotional trauma, affecting victims for the rest of their lives.
Reporting this abuse and taking strict legal action is crucial for addressing these injustices. In Oregon, robust laws against sexually explicit conduct enable survivors of clergy and child sex abuse to file civil suits in court. These laws help hold those credibly accused and their institutions accountable, ensuring justice and support for the victims.
Legal Support for Survivors in Oregon
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is a team of dedicated professionals providing legal support to survivors of clergy sexual crimes in Oregon province. With a solid commitment to fairness and extensive expertise, we offer comprehensive services to secure justice and compensation for those affected by the Church’s actions. Our approach ensures that survivors receive the necessary legal assistance to hold perpetrators accountable and address the impact of the abuse.
Know that with extensive experience, our team is well-versed in the complexities of filing civil suits in federal court against clergy members involved in severe sexual conduct.Laws and Regulations in Oregon
Laws and Regulations in Oregon
In Oregon, the laws and regulations to protect survivors of sexual violence vary from state to state.
Statute of Limitations: The state practices a 12-year statute of limitations for first-degree sex abuse cases, which is comparatively more than in other states. As per the state’s law, the survivor of sexual abuse can file a claim within 12 years after the abuse allegedly occurred or was reported to the authorities. If the victim is under 18 years of age, they have the right to file a sex abuse claim against the accused before they turn 30.
Mandatory Reporting Laws: Clergy members are required by law to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse, including sexual abuse, to the Department of Human Services or law enforcement. Failure to report can result in criminal charges against the clergy member.
Recent legislative changes: Recent legislative changes have focused on extending the statute of limitations and increasing support for survivors. In 2021, Oregon passed Senate Bill 194, which expanded the statute of limitations for certain sex crimes, reflecting the state’s commitment to addressing and preventing clergy sexual abuse.
Filing a Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in Oregon
The procedure for initiating criminal lawsuits filed against an alleged abuse in Oregon involves:
- Initial Consultation: Schedule a confidential consultation with Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers to discuss your case and explore your legal options.
- Evidence Collection: Connect with our team of professional lawyers to gather all relevant evidence that can improve the standing of the civil suit filed. The evidence often includes information about personal accounts, medical records, and any record of communication that happened at the time of the offense.
- Complaint Filing: After all the evidence is collected, our attorneys will prepare and file a civil suit with the court, detailing the allegations of sexual abuse and the damages being sought.
- Discovery Phase: Both sides exchange evidence and information through depositions, interrogatories, and document requests.
- Negotiation and Settlement: Settlement discussions are carried out to achieve a fair resolution to settle things out of court. If a settlement is unlikely, the suit filed proceeds to trial.
- Trial: This is the stage where both the accused and the victim, through their lawyers, present evidence and arguments before a judge or jury.
Are you a survivor of sex abuse in Oregon? Contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers today for a confidential consultation. Our experienced legal team is ready to help you seek justice.
Support Resources for Survivors in Oregon
Accessing both legal and emotional support is essential for a holistic recovery. These resources are tailored to offer sexually abused individuals the help they need to navigate their healing process effectively.
- Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV)
Offers immediate crisis intervention, therapeutic counseling, and advocacy to support survivors of sexual violence. Visit their website to learn more about their services. - Rape Crisis Centers
These centers, scattered across Oregon, provide confidential counseling, support groups, and legal guidance tailored to survivors’ needs. - National Sexual Assault Hotline
Contact 24/7 at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) for immediate assistance and connection to local resources and support networks.
Notable Cases and Outcomes in Oregon
Oregon Province has witnessed recent sex abuse cases within the Roman Catholic Church, resulting in significant legal and social outcomes.
A prominent case surfaced where a man filed suit alleging abuse by Catholic priests Fr. Martin W. Doherty and Edmund Raleigh at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which highlighted systemic issues within the diocese. A similar abuse, allegedly including oral abuse, was reported against Plocinski Leonard E., ordained at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church. Likewise, there were numerous civil suits filed in context to recent sexual abuse involving members of the Church, such as Patrick Michael, Harris James, Steigerwald, Raleigh Michael, and several others, which led to the Church facing less than honorable circumstances.
Another notable case involved Baccelliere Joseph A., clergy of the Central Catholic High School, wherein they were credibly accused of sexually abusing teenage boys, which led to the widespread acknowledgment of misconduct. Meanwhile, the Multnomah County Circuit Court also handled numerous civil suits against Mark M. and Martin William Donnelly for severe sexual misconduct, including physical and mental cruelty.
Furthermore, the sex abuse case involving Fr. Gerald Dezurick at Tillamook catholic high school also surfaced, who faced charges after a man filed a civil suit alleging abuse in the 1950s. Fr. Henri Arata, ordained at a local grade school, and the case where a woman filed suit against Mother Mary Frederick and Mother Mary Eucharistica, ordained at Holy Child Academy and St. Rose’s catholic school who were later credibly accused of abuse, faced similar charges.
At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, our attorneys have reviewed public and private settlement data related to Oregon clergy abuse settlements. Depending on the circumstances pertaining to your case, these cases may be fairly valued in the $400,000 to $950,000 range. In cases of extreme conduct or if that case were to go before a jury, damages could exceed $1 million.
Why Choose Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers?
When it comes to seeking justice for sexual violence in Oregon, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers stands out for our unwavering commitment and expertise. We bring a wealth of experience in handling sensitive cases and consistently achieving positive client outcomes.
| $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 |
Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate support throughout the legal process and recognizes the profound effects of abuse on survivors. We are tenacious in holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
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