
One year after Texas' accused priests named, more allegations surface
In 2019, all Roman Catholic dioceses in Texas had released their lists of priests "credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor." The lists do not indicate those individuals who were charged or convicted of any crimes, though the names spanned nearly 70 years, joining a growing number of allegations against clergy nationwide. KXAN spoke with accusers, police and state leaders to investigate the system for reporting abuse against children. But one year later, very few additional accusers have come forward, as KXAN discovered the church’s lists were incomplete, sometimes misleading and even wrong. Our research has also filled in many blanks and reveal dozens of previously unmentioned accused priests.
One year after Texas' accused priests named, more allegations surface
In 2019, all Roman Catholic dioceses in Texas had released their lists of priests "credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor." The lists do not indicate those individuals who were charged or convicted of any crimes, though the names spanned nearly 70 years, joining a growing number of allegations against clergy nationwide. KXAN spoke with accusers, police and state leaders to investigate the system for reporting abuse against children. But one year later, very few additional accusers have come forward, as KXAN discovered the church’s lists were incomplete, sometimes misleading and even wrong. Our research has also filled in many blanks and reveal dozens of previously unmentioned accused priests.
Watch highlights of KXAN's coverage surrounding Jan. 31, 2019, when Catholic dioceses in Texas released their lists of clergy credibly accused of abusing a child.
Accused Priests
Resources
- Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is a national support group.
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin encourages people to call the Texas Abuse Hotline at (800) 252-5400 or contact the Office of Ethics & Ministry at (512)-949-2447
Report abuse to police in your area:
- Bastrop County Sheriff
- Burnet County Sheriff
- Caldwell County Sheriff
- Llano County Sheriff
- Travis County Sheriff
- Williamson County Sheriff
- Austin Police
- Buda Police
- Bertram Police
- Cedar Park Police
- Georgetown Police
- Kyle Police
- Lakeway Police
- Leander Police
- Liberty Hill Police
- Lockhart Police
- Marble Falls Police
- Pflugerville Police
- Round Rock Police
- Taylor Police