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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Xaverian Brothers

William Rettino "Brennan"

Status: Withdrew: 2006

Appeared under the heading: “Deceased or former Xaverian Brothers with a credible or established offense against a minor (anyone under the age of 18)”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: Not reported

Reported assignment history:

1962-1963 Don Bosco Hall, Detroit, MD
1964-1972 Holy Name School, Brooklyn, NY
1973-1975 Ryken HS, Leonardtown, MD
1976-1977 Diocese of Brooklyn, Cluster School
1978-1981 Boy Scouts of America, Middletown, NY
1982-1992 St. Joseph by the Sea HS, Staten Island, NY
1993-1994 OLGC, Wheaton, MD
1995-2000 St. Joseph by the Sea HS, Staten Island, NY

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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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