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Arkansas Clergy Disclosure List
Clergy for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, substantiated or determined or considered to be credible.
Donald Althoff
Year of Ordination: 1982
Status: Resigned and removed from active ministry (1995)
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation
Assignments Held:
St. John, Hot Springs (1982-1984)
St. Michael, West Memphis; Sacred Heart, Crawfordsville (1984-1988)
St. Mary of the Lake, Horseshoe Lake (1985-1988)
Christ the King, Little Rock (in residence 1989-1990)
Little Rock Scripture Study Office
St. Francis, Little Italy (1989-1990)
St. Theresa, Little Rock (1990-1992)
Leave of Absence (1992-1995)
Joseph Correnti
Year of Ordination: 1972
Status: Deceased (2002)
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1972-1974)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock (1974-1978)
St. Agnes, Mena; St. Jude, Waldron; All Saints, Mount Ida (1978-1981)
Diocesan Vocations Director and Director of Youth Ministries (1981-1987)
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock (in residence 1981-1982)
St. Anne, North Little Rock (1982)
St. Boniface, New Dixie; and the missions St. Francis, Little Italy and Petit Jean (1982-1983)
St. Patrick, North Little Rock (1983-1985)
St. John, Russellville; St. Augustine, Dardanelle (1985-1986)
St. Anne, North Little Rock (1986-1987)
Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas (1987-1989)
St. Paul, Pocahontas (1989-1991)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock (1991-1994)
Leave of Absence (1994-1995)
St. Raphael, Springdale (1996-2001)
St. Joseph, Tontitown (1995-death)
Robert Dagwell
Year of Ordination: 1954
Status: Deceased (1997); removed from active ministry in 1986
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation; specific number of other credible allegations unknown
Assignments Held:
Immaculate Conception, Blytheville (1954-1955)
Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro (1955-1958)
St. Boniface, Dixie; and the missions of St. Francis, Little Italy and St. Ann, Bigelow (1958-1964)
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Walnut Ridge (1964-1971)
St. Mary, McGehee; St. Mary, Dermott (1971-1979)
St. Mary, Helena (1979-1984)
St. Elizabeth, Eureka Springs; St. Anne, Berryville (1984-1986)
John McDaniel
Year of Ordination: 1955
Status: Deceased (1974)
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
St. John, Hot Springs (1955-1957)
Christ the King, Fort Smith (1957-1960)
Holy Redeemer, El Dorado (1960-1963)
Immaculate Conception, Blytheville (1963-1966)
St. John the Baptist, Malvern (1966-1970)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock (1970-death)
Edward Mooney
Year of Ordination: 1949
Status: Deceased (2009); left active ministry in 1971; laicized in 1974
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
St. Michael, West Memphis (1949-1951)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock (1951-1955)
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1955-1956)
St. Anne's Academy, Fort Smith (1956-1960)
Sr. Rose of Lima, Carlisle (1960-1964)
St. Mary, Hot Springs (1963)
Sr. Francis, Forrest City (1964-1965)
St. Elizabeth, Eureka Springs (1965-1967)
St. Matthew, Osceola; St. Norbert, Marked Tree (1967-1968)
St. Joseph, Pine Bluff (1968-1969)
Leave of Absence (1969-1970)
St. Louis, Camden (1970)
St. Mary, McGehee; St. Mary, Dermott (1970)
St. Patrick, North Little Rock (1970-1971)
Walter Rajmund
Year of Ordination: 1956
Status: Deceased (1990)
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1956-1957)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Little Rock (1957-1960)
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1960-1962)
Sts. Cyril and Methodius, Slovak (1962-1963)
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1963-1964)
St. Mary, Hot Springs (1964-1965)
St. Matthew, Osceola (1965-1967)
St. John, Hot Springs (1967-1971)
St. Joseph, Fayetteville (1971-1973)
Our Lady of Good Hope, Hope; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Magnolia (1973-1982)
St. Michael, West Memphis; Sacred Heart, Crawfordsville (1982-1984)
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Hot Springs (1984-1990)
Edward Simpson
Year of Ordination: 1954
Status: Deceased (1988); retired from active ministry in 1986
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation
Assignments Held:
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1954-1955)
Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock (1955-1957)
Immaculate Conception, Blytheville (1957-1958)
St. Patrick, North Little Rock (1958-1962)
Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro (1962-1963)
St. James, Searcy (1963-1969) and Morris School, Searcy (1963-1967)
Temporary Sick Leave (1969)
Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith (1969-1970)
Leave of Absence for ailing mother (1970-1971)
St. Elizabeth, Eureka Springs (1971-1972)
St. John, Malvern (1972-1973)
Left Active Ministry (1973-1978)
Civil Marriage and Petition for Laicization (1974)
St. Edward, Texarkana (1978-1979)
St. Patrick, North Little Rock (1979-1981)
Leave of Absence (1981-1982)
St. Vincent Infirmary Chaplain (1982-1983)
St. Anne, North Little Rock (1983-1986)
Robert Torres
Year of Ordination: 1966
Status: Removed and resigned from priestly ministry (1994); laicized in 2015
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
St. John Seminary, Little Rock (1966)
Catholic High School, Little Rock (1967-1974)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Little Rock (in residence 1971)
St. Mary, North Little Rock (in residence 1971-1972)
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock (1972-1974)
Immaculate Conception, North Little Rock (1974)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Little Rock (1975)
Christ the King, Little Rock (1976-1980)
Sick Leave (1980-1981)
Christ the King, Little Rock (1981-1982)
St. John, Malvern; St. Mary, Arkadelphia (1982-1984)
St. Mary, North Little Rock (1984-1989)
St. Theresa, Little Rock (1989)
Sick Leave (1989-1990)
St. Mary, Paragould (1990-1992)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Ashdown; Our Lady of Good Hope, Hope (1992-1994)
This is a list of priests from other dioceses who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse in Arkansas.
Paul Haas
Year of Ordination: 1959 (Diocese of Nashville)
Status: Deceased (1979); served in Diocese of Little Rock, 1964-1965
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation in Arkansas; multiple credible allegations in Tennessee
Assignments Held:
Catholic High School, Little Rock (1964-1965)
This is a list of religious order priests and brothers who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse in Arkansas.
Nicholas Fuhrmann, OSB
Also appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Year of Ordination: 1954
Status: Deceased (2019); permanently removed and barred from active ministry (2002)
Allegations Information: Multiple credible allegations
Assignments Held:
Subiaco Academy (1954-1981)
St. Mary, Windthorst, Texas (1981-1983)
St. Mary, Gainesville, Texas (1984-1993)
Subiaco Abbey (1994-1995)
St. Bernard Hospital, Jonesboro (1996-2002)
Patrick Hannon, OSB
Appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Status: Deceased (1994)
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation
Jeremy Myers
A former Benedictine priest of Subiaco Abbey; transferred to the Diocese of Dallas in 1991 and incardinated into the Diocese of Dallas in 1996; appears on list published by the Diocese of Dallas, based at least in part on an allegation that originated in Arkansas. Also appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Timothy Sugrue, SM
Year of Ordination: Unknown
Status: Dismissed from priesthood and religious life (2005)
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation
Assignments Held:
Eaker Air Force Base, Blytheville (1978-1979)
Patrick Walsh, MSC
Year of Ordination: 1952
Status: Deceased (2011); suspended from all ministry by his religious order in 2004
Allegations Information: 1 credible allegation
Assignments Held:
St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock (chaplain) (1976-1984)
St. Mary, Hot Springs (1984-1987)
Bill Wright, GHM
Confirmed by the Glenmary Home Missioners as having a credible allegation during his time in Arkansas
Status: Deceased (1990)
Allegations Information: Specific number of victims unknown
Assignments Held:
Holy Cross, Crossett (1982-1986)
Francis Zimmerer, OSB
Confirmed by Subiaco Abbey as having credible allegations both inside and outside of Arkansas; appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Status: Deceased (1983)
Assignments Held:
Subiaco Academy (1932-1933)
Sacred Heart, Muenster, Texas (1933-1940)
St. Mary, Windthorst, Texas (1940-1941)
Army Chaplain in World War II (1941-1945)
Subiaco Academy (1945-1949)
St. Benedict, Subiaco (1948)
St. Scholastica, Shoal Creek / New Blaine (1950-1951)
St. Mary, Windthorst, Texas (1952-1953)
Subiaco Abbey (1953)
St. Teresa, Corpus Christi, Texas (1954-1959)
Counselor for Arkansas rehabilitation programs (1960-1962)
Sick Leave (1963)
St. Peter, Mount Clemens, Michigan (1963-1966)
Counselor in Little Rock prisons (1966)
Counselor for Arkansas rehabilitation program, Fort Smith (1967)
VA Hospital, Tomah, Wisconsin (chaplain) (1968-1970)
St. Stephen, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; St. Kilian, Blenker, Wisconsin (1971)
St. Joseph Hospital, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (1972-1973)
St. John the Baptist, Elgar, Wisconsin (1974-1975)
Assumption, Decatur, Texas (1976-1981)
Sts. Peter and Paul, Morrison Bluff (1981-death)
This is a list of priests who have been credibly accused outside of Arkansas, but who served in Arkansas at some point.
Thomas Benkhe, OCD
Confirmed by the Order of Carmelites Discalced as having credible allegations outside of Arkansas
Status: Deceased (2008)
Assignments Held:
Resided at Marylake Monastery in Arkansas (1992-1997), but conducted no public ministry while in residence in Arkansas.
Gary Carr
Confirmed by Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau on Apr. 27, 2020, as having a credible allegation against him in that diocese
Status: Administrative Leave / Restricted from priestly ministry (2008)
Assignments Held:
Served as a temporary supply priest at St. John the Baptist Latin Mass Community in North Little Rock, Arkansas, from Oct. 20-30, 2007, with the required testimonial of suitability having been provided by the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Daniel De Dominicis, CSSp
Appears on list published by Diocese of San Bernadino
Status: Deceased
Assignments Held:
St. Joseph, Conway (1951-1952)
Gabriel Hentrich, OCD
Appears on list published by Diocese of Dallas
Status: Deceased (1992)
Assignments Held:
Marylake Monastery (1975-1981)
Albert Holmes, GHM
Confirmed by the Glenmary Home Missioners as having credible allegations outside of Arkansas
Status: Deceased (2013)
Assignments Held:
Holy Cross, Crossett (1990-1991)
Conrad Kinder, SVD
Appears on list published by Diocese of Austin
Status: Deceased (1978)
Assignments Held:
St. Bartholomew, Little Rock (1929-1946)
Kevin McCarthy
A priest of Diocese of St. John, Newfoundland, Canada; appears on list published by Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Status: Deceased (1992)
Assignments Held:
St. Joseph, Pine Bluff (1971-1973)
Holy Cross, Crossett; St. Luke, Warren (1973-1975)
St. John, Brinkley (1975)
Our Lady of the Ozarks, Winslow (1975-1992)
Anthony McKay, CSSp
Convicted of child sexual abuse in the United Kingdom based on allegations during his time in the United Kingdom
Year of Ordination: 1960
Status: Deceased (2015); dismissed from priesthood and religious life in 2004
Allegations Information: No known victims in Arkansas; 10 victims elsewhere
Assignments Held:
St. Joseph, Conway (1991-2001)
Bede Mitchell, OSB
Appears on list published by Diocese of Fort Worth and also appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Status: Deceased (1983)
Assignments Held:
A priest of Subiaco Abbey, Arkansas
Jeremy Myers
A former Benedictine priest of Subiaco Abbey; transferred to the Diocese of Dallas in 1991 and incardinated into the Diocese of Dallas in 1996; appears on list published by the Diocese of Dallas, based at least in part on an allegation that originated in Arkansas. Also appears on list published Jan. 24, 2020, by Subiaco Abbey: countrymonks.org/list-of-accused-monks
Patrick J.L. Nicholson
Appears on list published by Archdiocese of Mobile
Status: Prohibited from ministry in Archdiocese of Mobile
Assignments Held:
Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, which is under the Archdiocese for Military Services (unknown dates)
Aloysius Schwellenbach
Appears on list published by Diocese of Springfield, Illinois
Status: Deceased (2000)
Assignments Held:
No formal assignments in Arkansas. Moved to Arkansas after retiring from the Diocese of Springfield in 1988, and lived in the Mountain Home area in retirement until his death. Conducted occasional fill-in sacramental ministry at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home.
Vance Thorne, SVD
Appears on list published by Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and credible allegations also in Diocese of Jackson
Status: Deceased (2004)
Assignments Held:
St. Bartholomew, Little Rock (1971-1980)
About This List
This list is being published as part of the Diocese of Little Rock’s ongoing commitment to transparency and to encourage persons sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church to come forward. The individuals named in this list have served in Arkansas at some point in time, but that does not mean that they abused minors during their service here in Arkansas. In addition, although this list includes their assignments, that does not mean that there are allegations of abuse at each place. Despite our best efforts to ensure that this information is accurate and complete, we know that this list may include errors or be incomplete.
An allegation being determined or considered as credible is not the equivalent of a finding of guilt by a jury or judge in a legal proceeding under civil law or canon law, nor does it mean that the allegation is able to be substantiated or proven. An allegation is “credible” if sufficient evidence exists to establish reasonable grounds to believe that the alleged abuse occurred. The list will be updated in the future based on any new information or investigations, or any additional names provided by other dioceses or religious orders.
If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church, please first contact the civil authorities by calling the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline (800-482-5964). Then please call or email our diocesan contacts: Dc. Matthew Glover, Chancellor for Canonical Affairs (501-664-0340, ext. 361) or Laura Gottsponer, LCSW, Victim Assistance Coordinator, (501-664-0340, ext. 425). For more information, see the following:
Addresses frequently asked questions about the disclosure of clergy for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, substantiated or determined or considered to be credible.
Release and Letter from Bishop — Sept. 10, 2018
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released this statement disclosing the names of clergy who at some time served in Arkansas and who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
Update Letter from Bishop — Feb. 8, 2019
Bishop Taylor released this update after the conclusion of Kinsale Management Consulting’s independent review of clergy personnel files and the diocese’s ongoing internal file review.
How the Church Handled Allegations of Sexual Abuse Before 2002
Bishop Taylor wrote this historical explanation to accompany the release of the Clergy Disclosure List.
Kinsale Management Consulting Exit Letter
This independent investigative firm describes their review of the diocese's clergy personnel files and other relevant files.
