Profile Facts
- Name
- Aloysius Volskis
- Role
- Priest
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
- Ordained
- 1985
- Status
- Sued
- Records
- Diocesan and public records
This page profiles Father Aloysius Volskis, ordained in 1985, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit accused of sexually abusing children. The clergy sexual abuse lawyers at White Law PLLC help Michigan survivors pursue accountability, and the sections below summarize the public record on Father Aloysius Volskis.
Here we set out the known ministry history of Father Aloysius Volskis, the allegations reported against him, and how Michigan courts handle clergy abuse claims. If you recognize your own story here, please know that help exists.
Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Detroit
The Archdiocese of Detroit was among the Michigan dioceses whose files were reviewed after the Attorney General’s 2018 clergy-abuse investigation began. White Law PLLC works as a Michigan clergy sexual abuse lawyer for survivors whose abuse occurred in parishes, schools, and rectories like those tied to Father Aloysius Volskis.
The state’s seven dioceses, Diocese of Lansing, Diocese of Grand Rapids, Diocese of Kalamazoo, Diocese of Saginaw, Diocese of Marquette, Diocese of Gaylord, Archdiocese of Detroit, have each faced scrutiny over their handling of abuse claims. Reports issued by the Attorney General, including the one covering the Archdiocese of Detroit, form part of the public record on Father Aloysius Volskis.
The Allegations Against Father Aloysius Volskis
Where He Served
Aloysius Volskis, ordained in 1985, came from the Diocese of Telsiai in Lithuania, per published diocesan records. He ceased active ministry in his Michigan parish in 2011 after being accused of sexually assaulting another parishioner, and he returned to Europe in 2013.
What Survivors Reported
According to published records, a lawsuit filed in March 2021 accused Volskis of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy in 2010 at Bishop Kelley Catholic School in Lapeer, which was affiliated with Immaculate Conception Parish. The suit alleged that Volskis molested and raped the second-grader after giving him pills that left him semi-sedated during a “spiritual formation” session in the teacher’s lounge.
The lawsuit further alleged that church officials sheltered the priest in the rectory and then helped him leave the country. The boy came forward to the Archdiocese around 2018.
The allegations against Volskis remain accusations in a civil lawsuit. Survivors may pursue civil claims, and criminal options can be discussed with an attorney where the facts allow.
Criminal vs. Civil Sexual Abuse Cases
Survivors often ask whether they should pursue a criminal case, a civil case, or both after abuse by someone like Father Aloysius Volskis. A criminal case is brought by the state and can lead to prison time for the offender; a civil lawsuit is filed by the survivor and seeks financial compensation. The two paths are independent, one can proceed even if the other cannot.
Michigan civil courts allow survivors to sue both the individual abuser and the institutions that enabled him. That means claims connected to Father Aloysius Volskis can target his estate as well as the diocese or religious order, particularly where leaders knew or should have known of the danger, failed to prevent it, covered up reports, or screened and trained clergy inadequately. Damages can include medical and therapy costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Statute of Limitations on Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases in Michigan
The civil filing window in Michigan comes from Michigan Legislature §600.5805, ten years, or until the survivor reaches 28, and it applies to abuse by clergy such as Father Aloysius Volskis. Criminal accountability works differently: the state faces no deadline for first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.
Survivors frequently need years to process what a priest like Father Aloysius Volskis did to them. Trauma can fragment or hide memories, and fear of not being believed keeps many silent. The extended deadlines in Michigan law exist precisely for this reason, and an early conversation with an attorney costs nothing to explore.
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Pursue Justice With Help From White Law PLLC
The attorneys at White Law PLLC have dedicated their practice to survivors of abuse by clergy such as Father Aloysius Volskis. Call (517) 316-1195 for a confidential discussion of your legal options.
Your conversation with us is confidential and free of pressure. An experienced lawyer can evaluate what happened with Father Aloysius Volskis and outline the path toward accountability for him and the institutions involved.
Profiles summarize published records and allegations. Inclusion does not constitute a legal finding.