This list comprises the names of Jesuits and former Jesuits against whom there is one or more established allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. These Jesuits are or were members of the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, or its predecessor entities, since 1955. This list also contains the names of Jesuits from other Jesuit provinces, who were in the USA Midwest Province at the time of the allegation.

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 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. Former USA Midwest Provincial Fr. Brian Paulson’s letter explaining the list is here.

The list below is organized into two 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.

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.

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Updates and previous versions are noted and linked below.

Original posted lists (December, 2018)

• 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

Updates to Published lists (.pdf format)

• Current list of those with established allegations – as published 21 Feb 2020
• All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors – as published 21 Feb 2020

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• Current list of those with established allegations – as published 18 Jun 2021

• All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors – as published 18 Jun 2021

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• Current list of those with established allegations – as published 14 January 2022

• All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors – as published 14 January 2022

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• Current list of those with established allegations – as published 30 October 2023

• All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors – as published 30 October 2023

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• Current list of those with established allegations – as published 8 March 2024

• All Pastoral Assignments of Midwest Jesuits with Established Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors – as published 8 March 2024

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3/8/2024

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Midwest Province Jesuits with an established allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. This section 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.
Name	Date of Birth	Date of Entrance	Single (s) or more than one allegation (+)	Year of Incident(s)	Source for inclusion on this list	Status
Fr. Oscar (Anscar) Bandini Beguerisse, S.J. (of the Mexican Meridian Province)	11/16/30	9/7/41	+	1960s	St. Pascal Church, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 3/21/2009
Fr. Floyd A. Brey, S.J.	3/24/04	7/8/22	s	1958	Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI	Deceased: 12/14/1996
Fr. Henry A. Brockman, S.J.	9/30/1881	8/11/00	+	1950s; 1960s	St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OH	Deceased: 2/21/1973
Fr. Ignatius M. Burrill, S.J.	8/16/06	8/8/24	+	1950s 1970s	St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OH Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL	Deceased: 3/8/1987
Br. Donald J. Butler, S.J.	5/4/16	7/17/35	s [correction]	1964-1968	Holy Family Parish, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 7/27/1999
Fr. Francis E. Canfield, S.J.	2/1/36	9/1/54	+	2000 2011-2012	St. John’s Jesuit High School, Toledo, OH St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OH	Deceased: 5/6/2023
Fr. J. Michael Cannon, S.J.	4/13/44	8/14/62	s	1967-1971	Campion High School, Prairie du Chien, WI	Dismissed: 3/6/1997
Fr. James A. Condon, S.J.	6/12/06	9/20/26	+	1960s 1965	The Queen’s Work, St. Louis, MOSt. Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH Victim was not a student of St. Xavier High School	Deceased: 3/28/1993
Fr. Michael E. Dorrler, S.J.	1/17/49	9/6/75	s	1990	Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis, IN	Permanently removed from Public Ministry
Fr. Willard J. Dressel, S.J.	6/26/23	8/17/41	+	1970s; 1980s; 1998	Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE	Deceased: 8/28/2007
Fr. Robert J. Erpenbeck, S.J.	12/22/11	8/7/31	+	1961 1964	Jesuit Novitiate, Milford, OH Milford Retreat Center, Milford, OH	Deceased: 12/6/1986
Fr. Mark A. Finan, S.J.	3/22/16	8/7/34	+	1944 1963-1965	St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, ILSt. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH	Dismissed: 4/13/1973
Fr. John J. Gallen, S.J. (of the New York Province)	11/29/32	8/14/50	s	1980	St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, OH	Deceased: 4/17/2011
Fr. Thomas M. Gannon, S.J.	10/19/36	9/1/54	+	1961-1966 1970-1971 1977-1978 1983 1993 1998	St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OHSt. Jerome Catholic Church, Chicago, ILLoyola University Chicago, ILSt. James Church, Gary, INOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Chicago, ILHoly Family Church, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 12/19/2011
Fr. Gerald B. Garvey, S.J.	6/12/00	9/2/20	+	1950s	St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OH	Deceased: 8/3/1960
Br. James F. Gates, S.J.	12/17/43	3/8/64	+	1966-1970	St. Mary’s Mission, Omak, WA Diocese of Spokane	Dismissed: 8/27/2012
Fr. Thomas R. Haller, S.J.	12/23/20	9/1/40	+	1950 1960s	Campion High School, Prairie du Chien, WICreighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE Victim was not a student at Creighton Preparatory	Dismissed: 8/18/1982; Laicized 1983
Fr. Robert J. Joda, S.J.	3/28/27	2/4/45	s	1970	Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI	Permanently removed from Public Ministry
Br. Robert E. Joyce, S.J.	8/5/33	7/11/53	+	1963-1965	Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI	Dismissed: 7/5/1965
Fr. Daniel J. Kenney, S.J.	6/15/32	8/8/50	+	1978-1987	Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE	Laicized: 11/3/2020
Fr. Allan F. Kirk, S.J.	3/21/34	8/8/52	+	1976-1979	St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 8/11/2006
Fr. Bernard P. Knoth, S.J.	12/22/48	8/21/66	+	1986-1988	Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis, IN	Dismissed: 8/29/2009; Laicized: 8/29/2009
Fr. J. Robert Koch, S.J.	4/21/13	8/27/30	s	1966	St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 12/6/1996
Fr. Michael R. Kolb, S.J.	4/20/52	8/19/71	+	1986; 1990	Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI	Deceased: 3/8/2023
Fr. Edward J. Konat, S.J.	10/20/45	9/1/64	s	1974	Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI	Dismissed: 1981
Fr. R. James Kurtz, S.J.	5/12/45	8/20/63	+	1970 1987-1989 2001	University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Detroit, MI	Permanently removed from Public Ministry Currently incarcerated in federal prison
Fr. John H. Lane, S.J.(of the Patna Province)	10/23/06	9/2/25	+	1966 – 1976	Holy Family Parish Chicago, IL	Deceased: 2/21/2000
Fr. J. Roger Lucey, S.J.	5/23/27	2/4/45	+	1962-1963 1966 1970-1972	Campion Jesuit High School, Prairie du Chien, WIJesuit Mission Service, Minneapolis, MNJesuit Community, St. Paul, MN	Deceased: 4/7/2002
Fr. David F. McCarthy, S.J.	12/6/18	9/1/38	+	1965-1978	Holy Family Parish, Chicago, IL	Deceased: 2/28/1999
Br. Howard J. McDonough, S.J.	12/23/46	3/5/66	s	1973	Walsh Jesuit High School, Cuyahoga Falls, OH	Dismissed: 4/4/1975
Fr. Donald J. McGuire, S.J.	7/9/30	8/21/47	+	1954-57 1965-701974-197619761976-19811981-198419841985-19881988-2002 2002-2005	Loyola Academy Chicago & Wilmette, ILCarroll House, Washington, DCLoyola University Chicago, Chicago, ILUniversity of San Francisco, San Francisco, CABellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Barrington, ILSacred Heart Retreat House, Alhambra, CABellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Barrington, ILCanisius House, Evanston, IL Chicago Jesuit Community, Chicago, IL	Dismissed: 12/21/2007 Laicized: 2/22/2008 Died in federal  prison 1/13/2017
The deceased former Jesuit Donald McGuire was an active retreat director who travelled extensively throughout the USA and internationally. The range of his abuse spanned multiple incidents over multiple years at multiple locations. The specific locations of established abuse include some of the locations where he was missioned or residing as well as some unknown locations.
Fr. Thomas S. McShane, S.J.	7/22/29	8/8/47	s	1950’s	St. Francis Mission, St. Francis, SD	Deceased: 10/16/2018
Fr. Maurice F. Meyers, S.J.	7/11/12	8/27/30	+	1956-1957 1959 1964	Summer chaplain at Alpine Scout Camp, Alpine, NJ. During these academic years, he was teaching in the country of Russia as a faculty member of the Russian Center of Fordham University (Bronx, NY) Summer chaplain at Ten Mile River Scout Camp, Narrowsburg, NY Beginning with the 1959-1960 academic year, he was a teacher at St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL St. Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL	Deceased: 1/24/1980
Fr. John N. Morfin, S.J.	6/27/36	8/8/54	s	1970-1971	Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI	Incardinated into the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: 1983
Fr. Edward J. O’Brien, S.J.	5/4/14	8/14/32	+	1958; 1971-1982	Xavier University Cincinnati, OH	Deceased: 2/16/1983
Fr. Donald J. O’Shaughnessy, S.J.	11/6/23	8/8/42	+	1960s 1970s	Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis, IN Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL	Deceased: 7/8/2013
Mr. Eugene E. Parshall, S.J.	10/14/30	8/17/55	+	1964	Holy Rosary Mission / Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, SD	Dismissed: 5/7/1964
Fr. Edward L. Pigott, S.J.	8/28/37	8/8/55	+	1973-1977 1982-1983 1986-1990 1992-1995	St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH	Deceased 12/27/2020
Fr. John J. Powell, S.J.	9/22/25	8/20/43	+	1963 1966-1967 1967 1967	Visiting Retreat Director at St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame University Bellarmine School of Theology, North Aurora, IL Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Visiting Retreat Director at Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL	Deceased: 9/24/2009
Fr. Thomas J. Powers, S.J.	4/30/41	9/1/59	+	1970s 1973-1978 1985-1986 2000	St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, OHJohn Carroll University, University Heights, OHWalsh Jesuit High School, Cuyahoga Falls, OHColombiere Center, Clarkston, MI	Dismissed: 7/6/2001
Fr. M. Lawrence Reuter, S.J.	8/12/40	9/1/58	+	1986 – 1988	Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL	Permanently removed from Public Ministry
Fr. Perry L. Robinson, S.J.	6/15/41	9/3/59	+	1974-1981	Marquette University High School Milwaukee, WI	Permanently removed from Public Ministry
Mr. Paul F. Rodgers, S.J.	2/28/55	9/1/74	+	1979-1981	St. Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH	Dismissed: 6/13/1982
Br. J. Patrick Sheehy, S.J.	11/12/40	4/1/59	+	1967 1975 1984-1988	Chaplain, Marion County Sheriff’s Department; Residing at Brebeuf Jesuit Community	Dismissed: 6/13/1982
Fr. Gerald F. Smola, S.J.	1/1/19	9/1/38	+	1950’s	University of Detroit Jesuit High School Detroit, MI	Dismissed: 11/14/1969
Fr. William J. Spine, S.J.	1/2/40	9/1/60	+	1975-1976 1975-1979 1979-1982	Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky Tacna, Peru Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, Bronx, NY; St. Ignatius Parish, Brooklyn, NY	Permanently removed from Public Ministry
Fr. Stanley T. Wisniewski, S.J.	6/7/33	9/2/51	s	1966	St. Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL	Deceased: 6/27/2005
Jesuit with a single established allegation of sexual abuse of a minor received after his death. This section 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.
Name	Date of Birth	Date of Entrance	Single allegation (s)	Year of Incident(s)	Source for inclusion on this list	Status
Fr. Harry J. Barton, S.J.	3/29/09	8/8/28	s	1956-1957	St. Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL	Deceased: 2/16/1988
Fr. David C. Bayne, S.J.	1/11/18	8/31/41	s	1992	University of Iowa Law School Iowa City, IA	Deceased: 4/8/2009
Fr. Emmanuel Briffa, S.J. (of the Malta Province)	9/18/27	3/29/48	s	1957	Malta; Visiting friends in Canton, OH	Dismissed: 12/28/1963
Fr. Robert C. Broome, S.J.	7/19/12	8/27/30	s	1956	St. Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH	Deceased: 4/17/2000
Fr. Roy A. Drake, S.J. (of the New York Province)	7/3/30	7/30/51	s	1980’s	John Carroll University University Heights, OH	Deceased: 8/21/2008
Fr. Burton J. Fraser, S.J.	9/25/1899	9/2/20	s	1953-57	Military Chaplain	Deceased: 5/6/1971
Fr. Oscar Gumucio, S.J. (of the Bolivia Province)	1/7/29	2/14/47	s	1970-1972	St. Patrick’s Parish and Lincoln Junior High School Cleveland, OH	Dismised: 6/20/1975
Fr. Patrick L. McLaughlin, S.J.	2/7/07	9/2/25	s	1957 – 1959	University of Detroit High School Detroit, MI	Deceased: 11/12/1970
Fr. Philip T. Mooney, S.J.	12/31/26	8/20/44	s	1953-1954	Holy Family Parish Chicago, IL	Dismissed: 11/7/1989
Fr. Donald O. Nastold, S.J.	9/16/27	8/20/45	s	1999-2000	St. Francis Xavier Church Cincinnati, OH	Deceased: 4/12/2007
Fr. James V. O’Connor, S.J.	7/26/20	2/4/46	s	1968-1971	Campion High School Prairie du Chien, WI	Deceased: 5/29/1981
Fr. Zacharias Palakunnel, S.J. (of the Kerala Province, India)	1/7/26	8/2/42	s	1973-1974	St. Eugene Parish Fox Point, WI	Deceased: 1991
Fr. John M. Scott, S.J.	4/8/13	8/8/31	s	1969	Campion High School Prairie du Chien, WI	Deceased: 12/27/2007
Fr. Wilton L. Skiffington, S.J.	7/18/03	8/8/23	s	1963-1964	Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL	Deceased: 9/25/1988
Fr. Gerald A. Streeter, S.J.	5/26/37	9/1/55	s	1963-1964	Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL	Deceased: 10/31/1996
Fr. Charles E. Sullivan, S.J.	7/16/03	1/7/27	s	1958-1959	Our Lady of the Springs Church, French Lick, IN	Deceased: 9/3/1996
Fr. Bernard Van der Schueren, S.J. (of the Netherlands Province)	8/10/22	9/7/42	s	1989	St. Michael’s Parish Marquette, MI	Deceased: 7/25/2009
Previously, this list included Jesuits whose names have been published on third-party diocesan websites, Jesuit province websites, named in a civil lawsuit, named within a bankruptcy court process, and/or named in a grand jury report. Since December 2018, additional allegations have entered the public realm, and since the details of the investigative process and evaluation of these reports cannot be verified by the Midwest Province, the reference to these sources have been removed from the list.
This list was updated: • December 17, 2018 • February 21, 2020 • June 18, 2021 • January 14, 2022 • October 30, 2023