USA Midwest Province Jesuits with an Established Allegation of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

The USA Midwest Province was formed in June 2017 from the former Chicago, Chicago-Detroit, Detroit, and Wisconsin provinces, and encompasses Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.  In 2020, the USA Midwest Province has 490 Jesuit members; approximately 4,000 Jesuits have served in the province since 1955. An established allegation is based on the facts and circumstances of each case wherein there is a reasonable certainty that the sexual abuse of a minor occurred.

An established allegation is based on the facts and circumstances of each case wherein there is a reasonable certainty that the sexual abuse of a minor occurred.  An established allegation leads to the Jesuit’s permanent removal from public ministry and possible criminal prosecution.  The names on this list are based on a process of consultation and not a legal judgment. 

This list is based on investigations that have been completed.  Jesuits with allegations that are currently being investigated have not been included on this list.  If an allegation is deemed established, the list will be updated.  We are also in the process of conducting an examination of our records utilizing outside, third-party investigators in order to make sure that our disclosure of names is complete. Fr. Paulson's letter explaining the list is here.

The list below is organized into three sections:

1. Contains the names of Jesuits and former Jesuits against whom an established allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was made and investigated while the Jesuit was living or against whom multiple established allegations were received after his death.  While an allegation received after a Jesuit is deceased does not provide the opportunity for the Jesuit to respond, multiple allegations against a Jesuit may indicate a corroborative pattern of abuse which support the conclusion of established allegations.
   
   
2. Contains the names of Jesuits and former Jesuits against whom a single established allegation was received after his death.  While any allegation received is investigated to the extent possible, an allegation received after a Jesuit is deceased does not provide the opportunity for the Jesuit to respond.
   
   
3. Contains the names of Jesuits whose names have been published on a diocesan website, another Jesuit province website, named in a civil lawsuit, named within a bankruptcy court process, and/or named in a grand jury report.

It is important to note that inclusion on this list does not necessarily mean that these allegations are true or correct or that the accused Jesuit has been found guilty of a crime or liable for any civil claim.  Allegations reported decades after the alleged abuse make it difficult to investigate.  In addition, some of these allegations were made after an accused Jesuit or former Jesuit died and therefore, he did not have the opportunity to respond for himself.

The Midwest Province encourages anyone who has been abused by a Jesuit to contact the appropriate civil authorities and also Marjorie O’Dea, Director of the Office of Safe Environment at 773-975-6876 or via mail to: 1010 N Hooker St., Chicago, IL 60642.

Updates and previous versions will be noted and linked here

Original list of those with established allegations - published 17 Dec 2018 (Version 1) in .pdf format
Original list of assigments of those with established allegations - published 21 Dec 2018 (Version 1) in .pdf format

Current Updated Lists - published 21 Feb 2020 - in .pdf format
Names of USA Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors - Update Published 21 Feb 2020
All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors - Update published 21 Feb 2020