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Diocese of Toledo Clergy Status Report

Clerics on Administrative Leave

The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo who have been placed on administrative leave due to an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or who have been accused of a crime associated with child pornography. Administrative leave is a term used for the temporary removal of a cleric from his assignment during an investigative procedure, prior to any determination of guilt or innocence. Clergy on administrative leave may not publicly perform any functions connected with Sacred Ordination or present themselves publicly as clerics. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below.

CLERICS WITH SUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR OR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Clergy who have been Permanently Removed from Public Ministry

The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated, or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography, and have been permanently removed from public ministry by a canonical process. While each individual remains a cleric, he is required to live a life of prayer and penance. These clergy are subject to supervision for the remainder of their life as a cleric of the Diocese. They may not publicly perform any function connected to Sacred Ordination or present themselves publicly as clerics. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below.

† indicates year of death

Clergy who have been Permanently Dismissed from the Clerical State

The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography and, as a result of a canonical process, have had imposed upon them the penalty of dismissal from the clerical state. The penalty of dismissal (laicization) means that the one ordained loses the juridic status of a cleric. He is barred from performing any function connected with Sacred Ordination or presenting himself as a cleric. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below.

Extern Clergy

An “extern cleric” is any cleric who is not incardinated in the Diocese of Toledo. This would include, but is not limited to, members of religious institutes, societies of apostolic life, and clerics who are incardinated in another diocese. The following are extern clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated, or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography, while serving in the Diocese. This would include a canonical assignment to a parish, school, or other ministry sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo.

This category would not necessarily include clerics who resided/were present for a time in the territory of the Diocese of Toledo but were serving in a ministry or apostolate sponsored by their community or who were not immediately subject to the supervision or jurisdiction of the Bishop of Toledo. For further information on these clerics, one should consult their religious order/community or the diocese where the cleric is/was incardinated. A list of their assignments or service in the Diocese can be found by clicking on their name below.

Clergy who have Abandoned Ministry or have been Voluntarily Dispensed from the Clerical State

The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography. In these cases, the cleric had abandoned ministry before the allegation was reported to the Diocese and/or voluntarily requested to be dispensed from the clerical state. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below.

Clergy who were Deceased Prior to an Allegation

Some allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were first reported after a cleric’s death. Because these clerics were deceased, and posed no threat, no canonical process took place and thus these cases were not submitted to the Review Board (which was established in 2004). Beginning in 2019, these cases were presented to the Review Board for a recommendation, based on the available evidence, as to whether these clerics’ names should be added to the Clergy Status Report. Likewise, going forward, any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor reported after a cleric’s death will be submitted to the Review Board to be examined to the fullest extent possible. If it is determined that the allegation can be substantiated, the cleric’s name will be added to the Clergy Status Report.

The following are deceased clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated. A list of their assignments or service in the Diocese can be found by clicking on their name below.

The graph above indicates the year substantiated abuse occurred (blue line), and the year the substantiated allegation of abuse was reported to the Diocese of Toledo (dotted orange line).

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Updated: 2/2023

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News Briefs: Toledo bishop announces priest appointments

Toledo bishop announces priest appointments

TOLEDO - Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of the Toledo Catholic Diocese, which spans 19 counties including Sandusky and Ottawa counties, announced a number of priest and other assignments including the following local parishes:

• Rev. Kyle T. Gase, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Findlay, to Parochial Administrator, Immaculate Conception Parish, Bellevue, effective July 1.

• Very Reverend Jeffrey R. McBeth, is appointed Presbyteral Moderator, Mother of Sorrows Parish, Put In Bay, and Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Kelleys Island, effective  July 1. This appointment is in addition to Father McBeth's current responsibilities of Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, Huron and Dean of the Our Lady of the Lake Deanery.

• Rev. John C. Missler, from Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Port Clinton, to Senior Status, effective July 1.

• Rev. Jonathan C. Wight, from Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Bellevue, to Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Port Clinton, effective  July 1.

• James M. O'Donnell, Permanent Deacon Candidate,is appointed Pastoral Leader, Mother of Sorrows Parish, Put-in-Bay, and Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Kelleys Island, effective  July 1.

Fremont Municipal Court closed Friday

FREMONT - Fremont Municipal Court will be closed Friday due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Arraignments will be held at 9 a.m. July 6 for those who are incarcerated and posted bond.

Leadership Ottawa County to offer virtual summer program

PORT CLINTON - Due to limited access to community organizations because of COVID-19, Leadership Ottawa County will offer a Summer 2020 LOC Virtual Leadership Institute.

This will be a unique new learning opportunity led by Carrie Sanchez, LOC Program Director. She will lead participants through a variety of engaging activities designed to help leaders in all areas develop richer and more powerful leadership skills during this extraordinary time.

Plan to join leaders from across Ottawa County and beyond in this unique eight-week course. Check out the FAQs at bit.ly/2NoXF0P . A link to the application form can also be found at this site. 

Cost of the eight-week virtual course in $179 which includes textbook and workbook, weekly virtual lessons, discussion boards with peers, and leadership simulations. 

Group discounts and a special rate for LOC alumni are available. Class begins 7 to 8 p.m. July 28 and ends Sept. 15.  For more information email [email protected]. 

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Vatican permanently bans diocese of toledo priest from ministry after sexual abuse allegations.

April 30, 2022

The Vatican is permanently removing a priest with the Diocese of Toledo from ‘priestly ministry’ after he was  accused  of sexually abusing children.

Nelson Beaver was placed on administrative leave in October 2018 after he was accused of sexually abusing a minor dating back 25 years. Three other similar allegations also arose.

Prosecutors didn’t pursue charges and the diocese conducted its own investigation in  2019 . It substantiated the four allegations and voted unanimously that Beaver is not suitable for priestly ministry.

Vatican officials conducted their own investigation and found Beaver guilty of the allegations, the Diocese  announced  Saturday.

“‘Prayer and penance’ is the permanent removal from priestly ministry whereby the offender is not permitted to celebrate Mass publicly or to administer the Sacraments,” the Diocese said in a statement. “He may not wear clerical attire or present himself publicly as a priest. The cleric is placed under the supervision of the Diocese of Toledo.

“The Diocese of Toledo remains vigilant in ensuring the protection of children and providing a safe environment for all young people, as well as ensuring the dignity and integrity of the priesthood,” the Diocese’s statement said. “The Diocese of Toledo asks for your continued prayers for all those involved.”

https://www.13abc.com/2022/05/01/vatican-permanently-bans-diocese-toledo-priest-ministry-after-sexual-abuse-allegations/

Summary of 2022 Priest Assignment Changes for the Diocese of Orange

Summary of Priests Assignment Changes

Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2022

PASTORS / RECTOR

REV. STEVEN CORREZ From Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa To Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton and Director of Deaf Ministry, Garden Grove

REV. MSGR. STEPHEN DOKTORCZYK From Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Pastor, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda, and Vicar General for Legal and Canonical Affairs, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove

REV. ANTONIO LÓPEZ-FLORES From Pastor, St. Anne Church, Santa Ana To Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente

REV. MARTIN HIEP NGUYEN From Parochial Administrator, La Purísima Church, Orange To Pastor, La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. PATRICK ALLEN MOSES From Pastor, Holy Family Church, Orange To Pastor, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel

REV. PASCAL BAO NGUYEN, O.PRAEM. From St. Michael’s Abbey of the Norbertine Fathers, Silverado To Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa Effective Aug. 1, 2022

REV. SY UY NGUYEN From Pastor, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda To Pastor, Holy Family Church, Orange

REV. SERGIO RAMOS From Parochial Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim To Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim

VERY REV. BAO QUOC THAI From Pastor, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin To Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove

REV. PAUL THAI TRINH From Parochial Administrator Extended, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine To Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine

PASTORS RENEWED OR EXTENDED

REV. JOSEPH BARCLAY KNERR From Pastor, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach To Pastor Extended, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach

REV. DENNIS KRIZ, OSM From Pastor, St. Philip Benizi Church, Fullerton To Pastor Renewed, St. Philip Benizi Church, Fullerton

REV. THOMAS PAUL NAVAL From Pastor, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest To Pastor Renewed, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest

REV. TUYEN VAN NGUYEN From Pastor, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster To Pastor Renewed, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster

REV. JOSEPH TUAN NGOC PHAM From Pastor, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Pastor Renewed, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

ADMINISTRATORS / DIRECTORS

REV. SAÚL ALBA-INFANTE From Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua Church, Anaheim Hills To Parochial Administrator, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. MARIO ALONSO JUÁREZ From Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Parochial Administrator, St. Anne Church, Santa Ana

REV. KHOI TAN PHAN From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster To Parochial Administrator, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin

REV. ZBIGNIEW FRASZCZAK, SVD From Director, St. John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda To Director Renewed, St. John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda

ADMINISTRATOR EXTENDED

REV. KENNETH ALLEN SCHMIT From Parochial Administrator Extended, St. John Vianney Chapel, Balboa Island To Parochial Administrator Extended, St. John Vianney Chapel, Balboa Island

PAROCHIAL VICARS

REV. VENANCIO L. AMIDAR From Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim

REV. MARTIN P. BUI From Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Placentia To Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods

REV. MICHAEL JOSEPH FITZPATRICK From further studies, at the Teresianum in Rome with residence at the Casa Santa Maria, Rome, Italy To Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine

REV. WILLIAM BREWER GOLDIN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente To Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach

REV. BENJAMIN DIEP HOANG From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove

REV. GASTON MENDIOLA ARROYO From Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach To Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. BRANDON ROBERT LÓPEZ From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park To Parochial Vicar, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

REV. NICOLAS TOAN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim To Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton

REV. PHUONG VAN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods

REV. THANH-TAI PETER NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach To Parochial Vicar Part-time, Christ Our Savior Church, Santa Ana and Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. TUAN JOHN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton To Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua Church, Anaheim Hills

REV. TONY KEY PARK From Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach

REV. ANTONIO PALOS, OAR From St. Augustine Priory, Oxnard To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe (3rd & Grand) Church, Santa Ana Effective March 27, 2022

REV. CHRISTOPHER TUAN PHAM From Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster

REV. JUAN BERNARDO NAVARRO SANCHEZ From Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange To Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove

REV. NICOLAUS DUY THAI From Human Formation Faculty Member, Mt. Angel Seminary, Portland, Oregon To Parochial Vicar, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda

REV. BENJAMIN PHILIP TRAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente

REV. MARTIN DUC TRAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods To Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park

REV. ERIC JUN VIRAY, A.M. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park

REV. ANTHONY HIEN VU From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

SENIOR PRIESTS

REV. ALFRED STEPHEN BACA From Director, Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Senior Priest, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach

REV. EFRAÍN FLORES From Pastor, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana To Senior Priest, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

VERY REV. E. SCOTT BORGMAN From Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, Garden Grove In-residence, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda To Formation Director, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon Effective Aug. 1, 2022 Remaining as Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, Garden Grove

VERY REV. ANGELOS SEBASTIAN From Pastor, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo To Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, while remaining Pastor, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

REV. CHRISTOPHER SMITH From Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Rector Emeritus and Episcopal Vicar for Special Projects

REV. PAUL HOA DUY VU From Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana and Part-time Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Canonical Services, Garden Grove To sabbatical from October to December 2022 while remaining Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster

CHAPLAINCY REV. MARK JON CRUZ, A.M. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

INCARDINATION REV. THOMAS DE DANG NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange To Retired Priest Status. In current residence, La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. ENRIQUE JOSÉ SERA From Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton To Pastor Emeritus in private residence

REV. CHRISTOPHER SMITH From Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Rector Emeritus in current residence

REV. MSGR. JOHN URELL From Pastor, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel To Pastor Emeritus in private residence

LEAVE OF ABSENCE / SICK LEAVE

REV. JOSEPH EVAN DROESSLER From In-Residence, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos To In-Residence, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach

RETURN TO RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES

REV. ANTHONY BAUTISTA, A.M. From Chaplaincy, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana To Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines

REV. JUVY CRISOSTOMO, A.M. From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park To Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines

REV. ALFREDO DE DIOS, OAR From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe (3rd & Grand) Church, Santa Ana To Religious Order – St. Augustine Priory, Oxnard Effective March 27, 2022

REV. AUGUSTINE R. PUCHNER, O.PRAEM. From Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa To extended time of pastoral service at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Effective Aug. 1, 2022

REV. JOSEPH AROCKIASAMY ARPUTHASAMY, O.S.M. From Chaplain, Servite High School, Anaheim To Order of Friar Servants of Mary Religious Community in India. Effective June 27, 2022  

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