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WEBVTT >> THE SOUNDS OF WORSHIP FILL SAINT MARGARET MARY CHURCH. THE RISE AND FALL OF VOICES SET AGAINST STAINED GLASS. AND FLICKERS OF LIGHT. BUT RECENT STORIES OF DARKNESS HAVE UPENDED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. THEY ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT KNOWING THE TRUTH. >> AS SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDALS AROUND THE GLOBE HAVE ROCKED THE CATHOLIC FAITH THIS YEAR. WE ASKED FATHER GREGORY BAXTER, PASTOR AT SAINT MARGARET MARY , ABOUT CONVERSATIONS HE’S HAVING WITH PARISHONERS >> WHEN THE CHURCH LET THEM DOWN, IT CAUS THEM TO ASK MANY QUESTIONS. ONE OF THE THINGS THEY ASK ME IS WHAT TO TELL OUR OWN CHILDREN. >> ONE WORD HE USES TIME AND TIME AGAIN ACCOUNTABILITY. >> THEY DESERVE TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING AND TAKE T -- THEY DESERVE TO BE ABLE TO COME IN TO MASS CONFLICT. THE BISHOPS AND THE HOLY FATHER ARE OPEN TO LOOKING AT THIS FROM EVERY ANGLE. TRANSPARENCY IS THE HEART OF THE SOLUTIONS. >> IT’S THAT TRANSPARENCY PARISHONERS WE SPOKE WITH WANT TO MORE OF. >> MADDY BUETTNER AND BETHANY CLAUSSEN REPRESENT THE FUTURE,OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. THEY BOTH DESCRIBE FEELINGS OF SADNESS AND ANGER, BUT ALSO SA THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION. IT HAS NOT BEEN ANYWAY MADE ME CONSIDER POTENTIALLY LEAVING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. I THINK IT HAS PUSHED ME TOWARDS WANTING TO STRIVE FOR GREATER HOLINESS. >> FOR THESE YOUNG WOMEN THE WAY FORWARD IS CLEAR, FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS RISING TO THE OCCASION, CATHOLICS OF ALL GENERATIONS. >> INSTEAD OF LEAVING THE CHURCH, LET’S LEAD THE CHURCH. THE CHURCH NEEDS YOU TO DO THE LIGHT. >> RISING TO THE OCCASION. >> WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS A GREAT RESILIENCE. I DECIDED TO COME EVEN CLOSER TO THE LORD. >> CATHOLICS OF ALL GENERATIONS JOINING IN COMMUNION WITH A FAITH IN SOMETHING GREATER. THE HEART OF THE FAITH IS NOT BASED IN ANY HUMAN BEING BUT GOD. >> IN OMAHA AED -- KETV NEWSWATCH 7. >> THE ARCHBISHOP WILL HOST TWO LISTENING SESSIONS THIS MONTH, ONE IN OMAHA AND ANOTHER IN NORFOLK. ALL CLERGY MET LAST WEEK FOR A SCHEDULE

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The Archdiocese of Omaha submitted documents to Nebraska investigators with substantiated allegations of abuse of, or misconduct with minors by 24 archdiocesan priests since 1978.The allegations of misconduct with and/or the abuse of a minor which took place after the implementation of Safe Environment standards in 20021. Fiala, John (SOLT)Affiliation: Omaha, on leave to Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLTDate of Act(s): 2008Reports: Diocese and LE: 2014Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha for religious order, 1996. Deceased, 2017. Incarcerated in Texas for sexual abuse at time of death.Description: Sexual abuse, two victimsParish assignments:Papillion, St. ColumbkilleNorfolk, Sacred HeartOmaha, St. Joan of ArcOmaha, St. PeterOmaha, Christ the KingSpencer, St. MaryWisner, St. JosephSociety of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity2. Jordan, Deacon Emilio MoralesAffiliation: Extern, Diocese of Zacapa (Guatemala)Date of Act(s): 2000-2002Reports: Diocese and LE: 2003Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha in 2003. Whereabouts unknown.Description: Concerns about misconduct rose to level for referral to LE.3. Nigli, FrancisAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 2013Reports: Diocese and LE: 2013Status: Removed from public ministry in June 2018 for additional misconduct with a young adult, subsequent to this allegation.Description: Concerns of misconduct rose to level for referral to LE. After professional assessment, was not prohibited from ministry.Parish assignments:Omaha, St. Vincent de PaulPapillion, St. ColumbkilleO'Neill, St. Patrick; Amelia, St. JosephOmaha, St. Wenceslaus4. Syring, AndrewAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 2013 and early 2014Reports: Diocese and LE: 2009, 2014Status: Left priestly ministry by resignation in October 2018Description: Disputed; Rose to level for LE referral regarding concerns of misconduct. Multiple allegations. After professional assessment, was not prohibited from ministry.Parish assignments:Schuyler, Divine MercyOmaha, St. BernardOmaha. St. WenceslausWest Point, St. Mary; Monterey, St. Boniface; Aloys, St. Aloysius; St. Charles, St. Anthony5. Thome, Deacon DuaneAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 2016-2018Reports: Diocese and LE: 2018Status: Removed in June 2018Description: Disputed; Rose to level for LE referral regarding concerns of misconduct.The allegations of the abuse of a minor which took place prior to 2002 and reported activity took place while serving in the Archdiocese of Omaha.6. Allgaier, RobertAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): Prior to 2001Reports: Diocese and LE: 2001Status: Removed, 2001Description: Child pornographyParish assignments:Norfolk, Sacred HeartRalston, St. Gerald7. Arkfeld, RichardAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1980s and priorReports: Diocese: 1980s, 2010, 2014, 2018. No LE report was made, as no individual minor was named. However, the unnamed reports are consistent and the claims of abuse are considered to be substantiated.Status: Retired and deceased, 1996Description: Sexual abuse. The total number of victims is unknown.Parish assignments:Omaha, St. RoseAtkinson, St. JosephOmaha, Holy CrossClyde, St. PatrickLynch, Assumption; Niobrara, St. WilliamEwing, St. Peter of AlcantaraRandolph, St. Jane Frances de ChantalSt. Charles, St. AnthonyColeridge, St. Michael; Belden, St. MaryNewcastle, St. Peter; Ponca, St. Joseph8. Buckson, JohnAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): Prior to 1994Reports: Diocese: 1994Status: Resigned, 2002Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, Our Lady of GuadalupeOmaha, St. Francis of AssisiOmaha, St. AgnesOmaha, Our Lady of GuadalupeSchuyler, St. Augustine9. Cleary, DonaldAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1987Reports: Diocese and LE: 2018Status: Removed in 2018Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, Holy CrossOmaha, Christ the KingOmaha, St. PeterOmaha, St. PatrickO'Neill, St. PatrickFordyce, St. John; Constance, St. JosephWayne, St. MaryFullerton, St. Peter; Clarks, St. PeterNorth Bend, St. Charles Borromeo; Snyder, St. Leo the GreatOmaha, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton10. Dvorak, FranklinAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1970-1972Reports: Diocese and LE: 2012Status: Removed in 2012; Living life of prayer and penanceDescription: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Norfolk, Sacred HeartO'Neill, St. PatrickSpencer, St. MaryCleridge, St. Michael; Mission of BeldenHartington, Holy TrinityOmaha, St. WencesalusOmaha, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton11. Feeney, John (Extern)Affiliation: Extern, Diocese of Green BayDate of Act(s): 1962-1963Reports: Diocese and LE: 2012Status: Removed from ministry by Diocese of Green Bay, 1986. Laicized, 2005.Description: Sexual abuse12. Fiala, John (SOLT)Affiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1984-1986Reports: Diocese: 2002, 2010, 2011Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha for religious order, 1996. Deceased, 2017. Incarcerated in Texas for sexual abuse at time of death.Description:Sexual abuse, two victimsParish assignments:Papillion, St. ColumbkilleNorfolk, Sacred HeartOmaha, St. Joan of ArcOmaha, St. PeterOmaha, Christ the KingSpencer, St. MaryWisner, St. JosephSociety of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity13. Finch, JosephAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): Several years, beginning in 1971Reports: Diocese: 1996; LE: 2002, 2010Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha in 1963 for military chaplaincy. In 1969, relocated to the Diocese of Phoenix. In 1992, given permission by the Bishop of Albany to serve as chaplain to cloistered convent. Left the convent in early 2018. Whereabouts unknown.Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, Our Lady of LourdesBoys Town, Immaculate Conception (Dowd Chapel)Archdiocese of the Military ServicesDiocese of Albany14. Gaughan, James (Extern)Affiliation: Extern, Diocese of MandevilleDate of Act(s): UncertainReports: Diocese: 2003Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha for the Diocese of Mandeville, 1999. Deceased, 2009Description: Sexual abuse. This case was referred to the Diocese of Mandeville.Parish assignments:Omaha, St. Pius XHartington, Holy TrinityBellevue, St. BernadetteOmaha, St. Thomas MoreDuncan, St. StanislausDiocese of Mandeville, Jamaica15. Gill, EdwardAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1962, 1963-1964Reports: Diocese: 2004Status: Retired, 1999. Deceased, 2006Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, St. PeterColeridge, St. MichaelNorfolk, Sacred HeartOmaha, St. AgnesPlainview, St. PaulButte, Sts. Peter & PaulMadison, St. LeonardAtkinson, St. JosephCentral City, St. MichaelStanton, St. PeterOsmond, St. Mary of the Seven DolorsSt. Edward, St. Edward16. Glennon, Tom (SSC)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1980-1991Reports: Diocese: 2018Status: Retired; Left NE 2018Description: Sexual abuse17. Henry, Joseph (OAR)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1961-1962Reports: Diocese and LE: 2012Status: DeceasedDescription: Posthumous; Sexual abuse18. Herek, DanielAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1970s through 1990sReports: Diocese and LE: MultipleStatus: Removed, 1998; Prison, 1998; Laicized, 2006Description: Child pornography and sexual abuse; Number of victims is unknown.Parish assignments:Omaha, AssumptionOmaha, Christ the KingOmaha, St. Joan of ArcOmaha, Mary Our QueenOmaha, St. PeterOmaha, St. BernardColeridge, St. Michael; Belden, St. MaryBeemer, Holy CrossOmaha. St. AnnOmaha, St. Richard19. Ho, Joseph Hiepvan (Extern)Affiliation: Extern, Archdiocese of SydneyDate of Act(s): 1979-1980Reports: Diocese: 1990, 2010; Archdiocese of Sydney notified in 2010Status: Left Archdiocese of Omaha in 1992. Active, according to the website of the Archdiocese of Sydney.Description: 1990: Boundary violation; 2010: Sexual abuse20. Kelly, MichaelAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1956-1996Reports: Diocese: 1998Status: Retired, 1995; Removed, 2002; Deceased, 2003Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Elgin, St. BonifaceOmaha, St. Cecilia CathedralOmaha, St. PeterRandolp, St. Jane Frances de ChantalBattle Creek, St. PatrickNeligh, St. Francis of Assisi; Clearwater, St. Theresa of AvilaLaurel, St. MaryGenoa, St. Rose of limaLyons, St. Joseph21. Kenney, Daniel (SJ)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1985-1987Reports: Diocese and LE: 2012Status: Removed, 2002Description: Sexual abuse. This case was overseen by the former Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus.22. Kruse, JayAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 2004Reports: Diocese and LE : 2004Status: Removed, 2004; Laicized, 2006Description: Child pornographyParish assignments:Fremont. St. PatrickRoncalli High SchoolOmaha, St. Pius XWynot, Sacred Heart; St. James, St. Philip & JamesCedar Catholic High SchoolEwing, St. Peter of Alcantara; Deloit Township, St. JohnPope John XXIII High SchoolVerdigre, St. Wenceslaus; Niobrara, St. WilliamO'Neill, St. Patrick; Amelia, St. Joseph23. Kulangara, Larry Toms (SSP)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1995-2000Reports: Diocese: 2000; LE: 2004 and 2017Status: Served in Archdiocese of Omaha from 1997-2000. Returned to his community in 2000. Presumed to be active in the Nigeria-India Province of the SSP. This matter was referred to the Holy See in 2017.Description: Sexual abuse, two victims24. Lukes, DuaneAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1964-1990sReports: Diocese: 1985, 2004, 2005; LE: 2015Status: Deceased, 1998Description: Sexual abuse, multiple victimsParish assignments:Omaha. St. StanislausDodge, St. WenceslausOmaha, St. Pius XLindsay, Holy FamilyOmaha, St. AnnNorfolk, Sacred HeartNiobrara, St. WilliamSt. Edward, St. EdwardOsmond, St. Mary of the Seven DolorsNorfolk, Immaculata Monastery25. McMahon, AloysiusAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1970-1975Reports: Diocese: 1998; LE: 2004Status: Retired, 1997; Deceased, 2011Description: Disputed; Sexual abuse, two victimsParish assignments:Omaha, St. WencesalusBoys Town, Immaculate Conception (Dowd Chapel)Mission Work in ChileBoys Town, Immaculate Conception (Dowd Chapel)Rummel High SchoolPierce, St. JosephMission Work in PeruWisner, St. JosephOmaha, St. Frances CabriniOmaha, St. Joan of ArcOmaha, St. PeterMission Work in Ecuador26. Merkel, MarkAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1999Reports: Diocese and LE: 1999 and 2004Status: Removed, 2004; Laicized, 2006Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Fremont. St. PatrickOmaha, St. Cecilia CathedralO'Neill, St. PatrickWest Point Central Catholic SchoolBeemer, Holy Cross27. Palmese, Anthony (OAR)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1984-1985Reports: Diocese and LE: 2013Status: Deceased, 2012Description: Posthumous; Sexual abuse28. Peschel, RolandAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1967Reports: Diocese: 1993 and 2010; LE: 2010Status: Retired and removed, 2010Description: 1993: Disputed; Sexual abuse. 2010: Admitted; Sexual abuseParish assignments:Dodge, St. WenceslausCreighton, St. LudgerOmaha, St. MaryOmaha, St. BernardOmaha, St. JamesOmaha, St. Margaret MaryOmaha, St. BernardRandolph, St. Jane Frances de ChantalO'Neill, St. Patick; Amelisa, St. Joseph; Emmett, EpiphanyOmaha, St. BernardOmaha, St. BernardetteFremont, St. PatrickDodge, St. Wenceslaus; Olean, Sacred HeartRalston, St. Gerald29. Petrusic, AnthonyAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1970sReports: Diocese: 2002Status: Retired, 1994; Removed, 2002; Deceased, 2010Description: Sexual abuse, two victimsParish assignments:Omaha, Sts. Peter & PaulRyan High SchoolOmaha, St. Catherine HospitalOmaha, Notre Dame ConventOmaha, Sts. Peter & PaulOmaha, St. Elizabeth Ann SetonCroation Catholic Union of US & Canada30. Purnell, Deacon TomAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): Pre-1991Reports: Diocese and LE: 1991Status: Presumed deceasedDescription: Sexual abuse, two victims31. Rizzo, JohnAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1962, 1972Reports: Diocese: 1993, 2002, 2010Status: Removed, 2002; Retired, 2003Description: Sexual abuse, two victims. 1972 allegation disputed.Parish assignments:Omaha, St. AnnOmaha, Holy CrossMission Work in ChileBoys Town, Immaculate ConceptionDixon, St. AnneGenoa, St. RosePonca, St. Joseph; Waterbury, Immaculate ConceptionMenominee, St. BonifaceStanton, St. PeterCreighton, St. LudgerClarks, St. PeterOmaha, St. PeterOmaha, St. Ann32. Robinson, Perry (SJ)Affiliation: ExternDate of Act(s): 1980sReports: Diocese: Late 2011; LE: Unknown—Conduct alleged to have occurred in MilwaukeeStatus: Removed in early 2012Description: Sexual abuse. This case was overseen by the former Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus.33. Salanitro, AlAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1990-1994Reports: Diocese and LE: 2011, 2012Status: Removed, 2012; Laicized, 2013Description: Sexual abuse, three victimsParish assignments:Omaha, St. Elizabeth Ann SetonOmaha, Holy CrossLaurel, St. Mary; Dixon, St. AnneBlair, St. Francis BorgiaBellevue, St. Bernadette34. Sellentin, ThomasAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1968-1989Reports: Diocese: 1968-present; LE: 2018Status: Removed, 2002Description: Sexual abuse, 20 to 35 victimsParish assignments:Omaha. St. StanislausElgin, St. BonifaceOmaha, St. Joan of ArcWest Point, St. MaryLindsay, Holy FamilyOmaha, Blessed SacramentSpencer, St. MaryFullerton, St. PeterMenominee, St. BonifaceHowells, Sts. Peter & Paul and St. JohnNorth Bend, St. Charles Borromeo; Snyder, St. Leo the Great36. Starostka, JohnAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1972-1974, 2000Reports: Diocese: 2001, 2002; LE: 2004Status: Removed, 2002; Deceased, 2012Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, St. Francis of AssisiCreigthon, St. LudgerOmaha, St. Philip NeriOmaha, St. StanislausPlatte Center, St. JosephNewcastle, St. PeterOmaha, St. Cecilia CathedralCedar Rapids, St. AnthonyPrimrose, St. MaryOmaha, St. Francis of Assisi37. Steinhausen, RobertAffiliation: OmahaDate of Act(s): 1982-1986Reports: Diocese: 2008Status: Deceased, 1993Description: Sexual abuseParish assignments:Omaha, Holy CrossSouth Sioux City, St. MichaelSpencer, St. MaryNorfolk, Sacred HeartPapillion, St. Columbkille