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 Salina, Kansas

William Merchant

Status: Deceased

Appeared under the heading: “Substantiated allegations for diocesan clergy of sexual abuse of a minor”

Birth Year: 1911

Ordination year: 1938

Reported assignment history:

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina
St. John Hospital, Salina
St. Mary of the Assumption, Clifton
St. Bernard, Clara
SS. Peter and Paul, Morrowville
St. Francis Xavier, Junction City
Immaculate Conception, Leoville
Sacred Heart, Selden
SS. Peter and Paul, Clay Center
Seven Dolors, Manhattan
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina
St. Joseph, Brookville

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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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