Profile Facts
- Name
- Ramon T. Matuszewski
- Role
- Priest
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saginaw
- Ordained
- 1957
- Status
- Accused
- Died
- 4/19/2005
- Records
- Diocesan and public records
Father Ramon T. Matuszewski, known as Ray, was a parish priest and Navy chaplain in the Diocese of Saginaw who was accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor. White Law PLLC’s clergy sexual abuse lawyers prepared this summary from the public record.
A diocesan review board ultimately deemed the allegation against him not credible, a fact survivors should know when evaluating the record. Our attorneys can discuss what that determination does and does not mean for your legal rights.
Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Saginaw
The Diocese of Saginaw covers northeastern Michigan and is one of seven dioceses in the state, with the Archdiocese of Detroit and the dioceses of Lansing, Grand Rapids, Gaylord, Marquette, and Kalamazoo. The Michigan Attorney General’s investigation of clergy abuse, launched in 2018, published its Saginaw report in June 2026.
That report discusses the allegation against Father Matuszewski. A Michigan clergy sexual abuse lawyer can review the full context with survivors and give candid advice about whether a claim is advisable.
The Allegations Against Father Ramon T. Matuszewski
Priest and Navy Chaplain
According to published records, Matuszewski was ordained in 1957, served as a parish priest and Navy chaplain, retired in 2001, and died on April 19, 2005.
The 2007 Report and Review
The Michigan Attorney General’s June 2026 report on the Diocese of Saginaw states that in August 2007, a woman reported to the diocese that Matuszewski had been inappropriate with her beginning when she was 14. The diocese approved up to ten counseling sessions for the woman. The diocesan Review Board deemed the allegation not credible.
Criminal vs. Civil Sexual Abuse Cases
Father Matuszewski died in 2005, so criminal charges cannot be pursued against him. The review board’s credibility finding also affects how any potential case would be evaluated.
That said, a review board’s internal determination is not a court ruling, and survivors with their own experiences may still wish to explore civil options. An attorney can give an honest appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of a potential claim.
Statute of Limitations on Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases in Michigan
Under Michigan Legislature §600.5805, civil claims for sexual abuse are generally timely if filed within ten years of the abuse or before the survivor turns 28, whichever is later. Michigan sets no statute of limitations for first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Even where an internal church review found an allegation not credible, the legal analysis belongs to the courts, not the diocese. Survivors deserve an independent legal opinion about their deadlines and prospects.
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We will give you a straightforward assessment, including when the facts suggest a claim would be difficult. You deserve honesty, not pressure.
Profiles summarize published records and allegations. Inclusion does not constitute a legal finding.