Credibly Accused

Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct.

Published Jan. 28, 2020

This database was last updated in January 2020 and should only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and religious orders. There may be changes to those records that are not reflected here.

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Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ronald Engel

Status: Fully Restricted from Priestly Ministry

Appeared under the heading: “Clergy Offenders: Engel”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1977

Reported assignment history:

Immaculate Conception Parish (Milwaukee) 1977 to 1983
Messmer High School (Milwaukee) 1983 to 1984
St. Matthias Parish (Milwaukee) 1984 to 1992
St. Mary Parish (South Milwaukee) 1992 to 1998
Personal Leave 1998 to 1999
St. Veronica Parish (Milwaukee) 1999 to 2004

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Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019)

Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, Grace Haley, Samantha Maldonado, Spencer Norris, Anna Pouza, Lilia Saul

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