Resources Related to Jesuits West Province Announcement of Jesuits With Sexual Abuse Allegations
On Dec. 7, 2018, the Jesuits West Province released the names of those Jesuits with credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors since 1950.
USF-associated Jesuits with Credible Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Following are the names of the men associated with USF who are included on the Jesuits West Province list released December 7, 2018
| Jesuit | Allegation/ Years | Year Reported | Status | Dates assigned to USF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond V. Dunn | Sexual abuse of a minor (2002) | TBD | Dismissed 6/15/2001; Deceased 6/3/2012 |
1974-1978 |
| Arthur A. Falvey | Sexual abuse of a minor (TBD) | 2002 | Deceased 2/23/1966 | 1949-1955 |
| Mark Falvey | Sexual abuse of minors (1959, 1960-68, 1972-75) | 2002 | Deceased 5/13/1975 | 1948-1950 |
| Gunter Klingenbrunner | Sexual abuse of a minor (1981-1984) | 2006 | Dismissed 1/9/1986 | 1985-86 |
| Donald McGuire | TBD | TBD | Removed from ministry; Dismissed 12/21/2007 | 1976-78 |
| John R. Moniz | Sexual abuse of a minor (1991) | 1995 | Removed from ministry; Deceased 4/7/2008 | 1960-1962; 1972-84 |
| Thomas E. O’Rourke | Sexual abuse of a minor (1969) | 2003 | Deceased 1/23/1993 | 1956-1961; 1970-1975 |
| Thomas J. Sullivan | Sexual abuse of a minor (1956-58) | 2009 | Deceased 2/2/1992 | 1939-1941; 1963-67; 1968-71 |
| William J. Wood | Sexual abuse of a minor (2002) | 2002 | Deceased 6/29/2014 | 1969-77; 1997-2000 |
| Paul Corkery | Sexual abuse of a minor (1948-1953, 1954, 1955-1959, 1957-1958) | 2009 | Deceased 5/10/1959 | 1929-1930 |
| Gabriel M. Menager | Sexual abuse of a minor (year unknown) | 2009 | Deceased 7/28/1966 | 1961-1962 |
Messages from the President of the University of San Francisco
Message from December 7, 2018
Dear USF Community,
Today, the Jesuits West Province released the names of 110 priests and brothers against whom credible claims of sexual abuse of a minor or a vulnerable adult have been lodged since 1950.
The release of the Province’s list comes on the heels of previously disclosed reports (the Pennsylvania grand jury’s deliberations and report in August, and the October announcements by attorneys general in Washington, D.C. and Virginia and the Diocese of San Jose). As I wrote to you in the fall, we are continuing to discover a Church leadership that has ignored, hidden, or lied about the abuse for decades.
At USF we stand in solidarity with, and compassionate care for, all victims of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment, as well as their families and loved ones. We recommit our community to the highest ideals of respect, safety, and accountability.
Today’s list from the Province adds to our collective anger and disillusionment. This list also hits close to home, with 11 of the 110 Jesuits named having had an association with the University of San Francisco. Nine of these men are deceased; two others are reported as dismissed from the Jesuits. Many of the claims against the 110 listed were made after their deaths, and in those instances, the accused were unable to defend themselves or deny the charges. But inclusion on the list means a credible claim was made.
While the number of Jesuits named on the list (110 since 1950) may strike some as a high number, the total number of Jesuits in the Province since 1950 is 3,567. That means the Jesuits named on this list as a percentage of the whole is 3 percent.
USF has created a resource page with information on the Jesuits West Province disclosures, including the names of the Jesuits with a USF association. You will read that while the Province has attempted to be as thorough and accurate as possible in compiling the list, Jesuits West will undergo a review of all files in spring 2019. If additional cases of Jesuits against whom allegations of abuse are identified, the Province will release those names as well.
The resource page contains information on the support our own USF community can provide our members who are struggling with this news. It also gives you additional background from the Jesuits West Province on its development of the list, as well as how to report information if you have ever felt victimized by a Jesuit.
USF has reviewed our own available files and we are not aware of any complaints from our community against any of the men on the list. However, we know there may be new information that will come forward. We are committed to receiving such information and will fully cooperate with all authorities to investigate and respond. We encourage anyone who has questions, concerns, or information to share to come forward.
Today’s news represents another deeply distressing chapter in the Catholic Church’s history of sexual abuse by priests. Yet it is necessary to share in the responsibility we have for even greater transparency and accountability. We must all work to promote a culture that prevents abuse; hears and supports survivors; seeks transparency; and advances reform. I write to assure you that I am committed to acting against all forms of abuse of power by any member of our community, including the Jesuits. In fact, the findings from our Campus Climate survey made clear that we still have a great deal of work to do in terms of improving campus safety, raising awareness of and combatting sexual assault and harassment. This is a priority of our work going forward.
In this season of Hanukkah and Advent, we pray for light – and that we join together to honestly, directly, and persistently change the culture that allows abuse to happen.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.
President
Message from October 26, 2018
Dear USF Community,
Back in August when this academic year began, we had just heard the horrific news about the Pennsylvania grand jury deliberations and report on the decades-long sexual abuse by priests in that state. Now, with each passing day, we are reading new revelations, reports, and headlines. We are learning about more minors and adults who have been sexually harmed by priests and suffered lifelong repercussions. We are discovering a Church leadership that has ignored, hidden, or lied about the abuse — representing a shocking betrayal and a perpetuation of the crimes. In the latest in a series of law enforcement officials looking into the Church’s handling of abuse complaints, the attorneys general in Washington, D.C. and Virginia have announced their own investigations.
Last week, the Diocese of San Jose released a list of 15 priests (including Jesuits) credibly accused of child abuse dating back decades. The Oakland and San Francisco dioceses are likely to issue similar reports.
Abuse of power is at once infuriating and disillusioning. We cannot become inured to these published reports and revelations — whether they occur within the Catholic Church, another organization, or even our own community. We must all work to promote a culture that prevents abuse; hears and supports survivors; seeks transparency; and advances reform. I write to assure you that I am committed to acting against all forms of abuse of power by any member of our community, including the Jesuits.
At USF we strive to maintain and strengthen a climate that fosters civility, mutual respect, and inclusivity for all community members. There are many ways to report matters of sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, or misconduct. Information on reporting and available resources are on the Title IX website. Other conduct that you consider an abuse of power can be reported via a number of points of contact in Human Resources, Student Life, and the General Counsel’s Office, and through our whistleblower policy and hotline, among other resources.
I also assure you that the Society of Jesus has implemented strict policies and procedures. In the United States, these policies and procedures are accredited by Praesidium, Inc., a national organization that works with religious and other institutions to establish and maintain rigorous standards for protecting children and vulnerable adults. In addition, each province conducts thorough background checks of all Jesuits to identify any past behavior that might suggest future misconduct. Each province has enhanced screening procedures for all applicants, including criminal background checks. No Jesuit who poses a risk for abuse is allowed to continue in ministry.
As sexual abuse stories, including those involving clergy, continue to make headlines, I remind you that at USF we support one another and our community.
Students can access the Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS), located in Gillson Hall. CAPS' after hours line provides free support and consultation 24/7 at (855) 531-0761.
University Ministry support services are available to all community members. They can be reached at (415) 422-4463.
Faculty and staff members can contact CONCERN, the university's employee assistance program, at (800) 344-4222.
For additional support resources, please visit the USF Counseling and Psychological Services website.
As we pray for forgiveness for the harm inflicted on vulnerable and innocent lives, and for the sins against God and the Church, I continue to believe that God’s compassionate love for us and the healing power of mercy will bring us through this difficult time. Nonetheless, we as a Church and a community must honestly, directly, and persistently change the culture that allowed this abuse to happen.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.
President
USF Resources
There are many ways to report matters of sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, or misconduct. Information on reporting and available resources are on the Title IX website. Other conduct that you consider an abuse of power can be reported via a number of points of contact in Human Resources, Student Life, and the General Counsel’s Office, and through our whistleblower policy and hotline, among other resources.
Students can access the Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS), located in Gillson Hall. CAPS' after hours line provides free support and consultation 24/7 at (855) 531-0761.
University Ministry support services are available to all community members. They can be reached at (415) 422-4463.
Faculty and staff members can contact CONCERN, the university's employee assistance program, at (800) 344-4222.
For additional support resources, please visit the USF Counseling and Psychological Services website.