Credibly Accused

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

Published Jan. 28, 2020

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Diocese of Helena, Montana

Harry Butori

Status: Deceased

Appeared under the heading: “List of Accused Personnel - Diocese of Helena Priests”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1952

Reported assignment history:

Graduate studies, Rome: 1952-3
St. Michael Parish, Conrad: summer 1953
Carroll College: 1953-56
St. Peter Parish, Anaconda: 1956-57
St. Richard Parish, Columbia Falls: summer 1957
St. Matthew Parish, Kalispell: 1957-59
Cathedral Parish and Chancery, Helena: 1959-66
Girls Central High School, Butte: 1966-68
St. William Parish, Dutton: 1968-72
St Teresa of Avila Parish, Whitehall: 1972-80
St. Joseph Parish, Choteau: 1980-86
St. James Hospital, Butte: 1986-1990
Catholic Community North, Butte: 1990-1999
retired (residence at St. Patrick rectory, Butte): September 1, 1999

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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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