The Archdiocese of Seattle on Friday published a list of clergy and religious brothers and sisters “for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, established or determined to be credible.”
The diocese said it published the list as part of its “ongoing commitment to transparency and to encourage persons sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church to come forward.”
A nun who served at Edmonds’ Holy Rosary School 40 years ago is included on the list: Sr. Dolores Crosby, now deceased, was at the school from 1973-1978. Another local name on the list is Barry Ashwell, who served at St. Piux X parish in Mountlake Terrace from 1970-71. Ashwell is listed as “laicized,” which means he is no longer a member of the clergy and has been returned to lay status.
You can view the complete list here.
The 77 individuals named in this list have either served or lived in the Archdiocese of Seattle, as noted, the announcement said. “Locations of known assignments or residences are listed, however this does not mean that there are allegations of abuse at each place. Despite our best efforts to assure that this information is accurate and complete, we know that this list may include errors or be incomplete.”
The list, compiled through an independent outside consultant and the members of the Archdiocesan Review Board, will be updated as new information is received or identified, the news release said.
In a news release on the Seattle Archdiocese website, Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain apologized for abuse: “I express my deepest apologies for the actions of those who were in positions of trust and who violated that sacred trust by abusing the vulnerable in their care,” he said. “I will continue to pray for all survivors of sexual abuse, and deeply regret that vulnerable individuals in the Church’s care have been harmed.”
The archdiocese says anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Seattle is urged to call 1-800-446-7762.
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Where are the priests and religious on this list of credible predators who are still alive? Most are holed up in apartments around the Northwest and receiving monthly checks from the Archdiocese of Seattle. They have nothing to do all day. Do you really think they are leading lives of “Permanent Prayer and Penance”? More likely, they are on their computers looking for more children and vulnerable adults. Predators never stop. Never. If you have a complaint about a priest involved in questionable activity with children or vulnerable adults, DO NOT call the Archdiocese of Seattle as they instruct you to do. They want to get to victims first and contain them. They want to keep current abuse situations out of public view. We are dealing with SEX CRIMES here. Do not tip off the predator’s sponsoring organization. CALL THE POLICE!
John Shuster
SNAP Seattle – The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests http://www.snapnetwork.org
Pedophiles. There is a detailed list for all the known pedophiles that have been working for the church going back at least 40 years that I have seen……..Easy to get the list……. their names, what state/city, church, etc. Every state, every city, every school they were at raping children, , , etc…….all the names brought fourth to now and we know there are many more abused people that have not stepped forward yet. This church has apparently moved pedophiles around the country going way back, so the list continues…….
.We have to be aware of LARGE organizations that work with children that do not scrutinize who works for their organizations……….children, particularily boys. This information has been out there for a while now, and many are stepping forward about the abuse……..Many are adults now and recognize how their lives were affected by the abusing pedophiles.
And, correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe being a party to known facts regarding a child being raped is against the law, and is punishable with jail time…….Some of these organizations that people put their most trust in with their children or who have violated that trust need to be accountable, as in going to jail.
This will continue unless it is stopped with making all those involved with allowing the practice to continue be accountable under our laws. EVERYBODY else is accountable to our laws!
When I first mentioned the list that I saw to my dad who was a practicing Catholic, choir/altar boy when young in Seattle, he responded that everybody knew way back in the 1940s that when someone from the church (usually a trusted person from the church) came to their house to go upstairs and talk to a boy, they weren’t necessarily just “talking to the boy”. Unless it is totally in the open (and the other large organizations that work with kids, boys) and there is a real open dialogue about it, it will continue…….so, for many, pretending this problem is not there also carries a lot of SHAME for the children that have been raped and sexually abused.
Yes, do not call the church, call the police to get it on record…….that’s what we do when people break the law…….And then give the church the name.
Generally, it is not a nun abusing children……not to say there has never been some nuns. It is mostly male clergy and men that work with boys……mostly male.
I understand there is no known cure for pedophilia
Any student of the Bible will remember the story of what Jesus did when he found money-changers in the temple.
What awaits the people on this list?
Please remember that these are allegations that the church has deemed credible, not proven facts. As for the allegation against Sister Dolores Crosby, I will never believe it until shown convincing evidence. I knew her well. She taught me in the 5th & 7th grades in Spokane in the early 1960’s. We met again in California in the late 1970’s. She was the principal at my children’s school in the 1980’s – 1990’s in Seattle, where we served together on a board for several years. She demonstrated nothing but caring & kindness to everyone in my presence, especially toward children. Why should you believe me? I am not Catholic. As a deputy prosecuting attorney I obtained convictions and prison sentences of up to life in prison against those who committed sex crimes against children. And as an attorney in private practice I was lead counsel for a non-religious organization that settled dozens of claims alleging its negligence in the failure to prevent adolescent boys from committing such abuse against weaker boys. These are horrible crimes, but absent proof, and based upon my extensive personal knowledge of Sister Dolores Crosby, I cannot believe she is guilty of them. If you he such proof, show it to me. Paul F. Cane
You should return your head to the sand, or stay in politics. “Looking the other way,” and now “legalize,” has allowed this abomination to flourish for centuries; And it is with us more now than ever before.
Mr. Cane,
I too was a student of sister Dolores Crosby. It has been a devastating shock to hear about sr. Dolores and I have been struggling to come to terms with it since I heard the news. I simply cannot accept such accusations against this kind woman. Without her positive influence on my life, I don’t know where I would be today.
I’ve tried to contact the archdioceses to get some information, to no avail. If you come across anything would you kindly let me know? Im desperate for answers.
Thank you.
I will do so.
I had Sr Delores for eighth grade at Holy Rosary. I am not at all surprised to see her on this list.
No, I have no proof, but the red flags were flying while I was in eighth grade. I’m sure there’s proof out there. I hope someone provides it for you.
Safety of Children from sexual predators. Here are two links that may be of interest to parents
https://www.kosnoff.com/BSA-perversion-by-name.pdf
https://www.kosnoff.com/BSA-perversion-by-name.pdf
Second link for safety of children for parents
https://kosnoff.com/
https://www.kosnoff.com/BSA-perversion-by-name.pdf
SECRETS – Child Abuse Another Link for Parents
Abuse of Children, Church Accountability, Boy Scouts of America Accountability
Who has been in charge of the children!
ACCOUNTABILITY from the Leaders
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/AbuseTracker/
https://kuow.org/post/similarities-between-boston-seattle-priest-abuse-are-striking
https://nypost.com/2015/01/29/boy-scouts-settle-sex-abuse-case-sealing-years-of-perversion-files/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/boy-scouts-sexual-abuse/