In Michigan, 11 priests have been charged after a two-year investigation into sexual abuse allegations in the state’s Catholic churches. This investigation has uncovered 454 accused priests and 811 victims thus far.
Given that the vast majority of sexual assaults are never brought to light, there may be hundreds more. The immeasurable impact of these abuses committed against children is profound.
The Michigan priest sex abuse list is a compilation of Roman Catholic clergy members accused of sexual assault or sexual abuse of minors. This list was prepared by White Law PLLC. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, we may be able to help.
Michigan List of Priests Accused of Sexual Misconduct or Sexual Abuse of Minors
This list was constructed using data from the Database of Publicly Accused Priests; it in no way implies that those named here are guilty of any wrongdoing or have any legal liability. The database contains only allegations, not proven facts.
Our list is organized by diocese affiliation, and the priests are listed alphabetically by first name.
I Don’t See an Abuser’s Name on the List of Accused Priests in Michigan. What Should I Do?
Archdiocese of Detroit
Alfred J. Miller
Anthony “Tony” J. Conti (Helinski) (Deceased)
Arthur Cooney
Arthur M. Karey (Deceased)
Austin Schlaefer (Deceased)
Benedict Adams (Deceased)
Brian Bjorklund (Deceased)
Bruce C. Maxwell
- Richard Kelly, Jr.
Clarence (Rudolph) Grosser (Deceased)
David F. West (Deceased)
Dennis D. Duggan
Dennis L. Martell
Dennis Laesch
Donald John Baptist Kurcz
Edmund S. Borycz (Deceased)
Edward Theodore Olszewski
Francis Sparacino (Deceased)
Frank Luke Dalton (Deceased)
Frank Mullen
Gael N. Biondo
Gary Bueche
Gary D. Berthiaume
Gary Schulte
Gerald John Vesnaugh
Gerald Shirilla (Deceased)
Harold “Harry” A. Walsh
Harold Charles Depp
Harry S. Benjamin
Hilary Zach (Deceased)
Hurmiz Risko Ishak
James C. Wolf
James Moeglein
James R. Wysocki
Jason E Sigler
John Steven Rabideau
Joseph P. Femminineo
Joseph Sito (Deceased)
Joseph Smetana
Jude T. Ellinghausen
Kenneth Kaucheck
Kenneth Stewart
Lawrence A. Edwards (Deceased)
Lawrence Nawrocki
Leonard R. Foisy (Deceased)
Leopold Gleissner
Loren O’Dea (Deceased)
Louis E. Grandpre (Deceased)
Luis Javier de Alba Campos
Matthew (Anthony) Migan (Deceased)
Michael D. Malawy (Deceased)
Michael J. Daly (Deceased)
Patrick J. D’Angelo (Deceased)
Peter J. Van der Linden (Deceased)
Ralph Quane
Richard Lauinger
Robert N. Burkholder (Deceased)
Robert Spader
Robert W. Haener
Robert Witkowski
Robert Wyzgoski (Deceased)
Ronald R. Williams (Deceased)
Thaddeus Ozog (Deceased)
Thomas J. Cain (Deceased)
Thomas Johnston
Thomas O’Brien
Thomas R. Physician (Deceased)
Timothy J. Murray
Timothy J. Szott (Deceased)
Walter J. Lezuchowski (Deceased)
Wendelin (Leslie) Shafer (Deceased)
William B. Brennan (Deceased)
Diocese of Gaylord
Benedict J. Marciulionis (Deceased)
James A. Holtz
John Tupper (Deceased)
Laurus R. Rhode (Deceased)
Leo Olschaysken (Olschausken)
Lionel A. Harnish (Deceased)
Patrick J. Barrett (Deceased)
Raymond J. Pilarski (Deceased)
Robert Gordon Smith (Deceased)
Ronald V. Gronowski
Terrence A. Raymond (Deceased)
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Charles Antekeier
Daniel C. Aerts
David E. LeBlanc
Dennis A. Wagner
Donald J. Heydens
Eugene F. Alvesteffer (Deceased)
Joseph W. Kenshol
Lawrence Hartwig
Louis Baudone
Michael McKenna
Richard Host
Shamaun Beas
Stanislaus Bur (Deceased)
Vincent W. Bryce
Diocese of Kalamazoo
Jacob Vellian
Leroy E. White
Diocese of Lansing
Alphonse Boardway
Gerald F. Boyer
James M. Novak
James S. Sullivan (BP) (Deceased)
Jeffrey Gregory
John Martin (Deceased)
John Slowey (Deceased)
Kenneth “Ken” F. Coughlin
Terrence Healy
Timothy M. Crowley
Vincent DeLorenzo
Diocese of Marquette
Aloysius J. Hasenberg (Deceased)
Bernard Van der Schueren (Deceased)
Clement J. LePine (Deceased)
Donald Hartman (Deceased)
Frank M. Lenz
Gary A. Jacobs
Guy S. Thoren
James L Menapace
Joseph D. Carne
Norbert Paul LaCosse (Deceased)
Raymond J. Hoefgen (Deceased)
Richard T. Craig
Diocese of Saginaw
Jack J. Leipert
Leonard F. Wilkuski
Richard L. Howard
Richard T. Szafranski
Robert, Jr. DeLand (Deceased)
Ronald J. Dombrowski
This list was constructed using data from the Database of Publicly Accused Priests; it in no way implies that those named here are guilty of any wrongdoing or have any legal liability. The database contains only allegations, not proven facts.
It is important to remember that a person suspected of or charged with a crime in the United States is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Similarly, potential defendants in civil lawsuits are believed to be innocent until proven guilty. Settlements in civil or private matters rarely involve an admission of guilt or liability.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
I Don’t See an Abuser’s Name on Michigan’s List of Accused Priests. What Should I Do?
Several factors could prevent the name of your abuser from appearing on our list of priests who have been accused of sexual misconduct in Michigan.
It is possible that the abusive clergy person has been reported to authorities in another state or that the allegations against the abusive clergy member have not yet been investigated.
Even if the perpetrator of the abuse is not on this list, you may still have legal recourse. Our sexual abuse lawyers have extensive experience handling cases involving sexual misconduct. The lead attorney has proudly represented victims in nationally recognized sexual abuse cases, including representing hundreds of Boy Scouts of America victims and clergy sex abuse victims.
Our hope is that these lists will bring closure to the families of those who have been wronged. We also hope that those who haven’t come forward will find the courage to do so, knowing they will be heard.
There May Be Legal Recourse If You Were Abused by a Priest. Don’t Give Up Hope
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a member of the clergy or another official of the Church in Michigan, you are not alone. White Law PLLC has stood beside hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse.
We may be able to help you obtain the justice you need and financial compensation for your suffering and losses. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Contact us today to learn more in a confidential, free consultation.
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