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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Diocese of Lansing, Michigan

Paul James Guoan

Status: Removed from ministry (2002), Laicized (2015)

Appeared under the heading: “Diocese of Lansing clergy permanently removed from ministry”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1987

Reported assignment history:

St Pius X, Flint – Parochial Vicar
St Robert Bellarmine, Flushing – Parochial Vicar
St Gerard, Lansing – Parochial Vicar
SS Charles and Helena, Clio - Pastor
Jackson Area Hospital Chaplain, In-Residence, Queen of the Miraculous Medal, Jackson
Jackson Area Prison Chaplain, In-Residence, St Mary Star of the Sea, Jackson
St Joseph Home, Jackson – Sacramental Minister

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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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