Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Portland Catholic Archdiocese Priest Abuse Document Archive A Public Archive for the Priest Abuse Documents from the Portland Catholic Archdiocese Bankruptcy Case ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Documents](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/documents/) - [Supreme Court Refuses to Block Release of Sex Abuse Papers](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/supreme-court-refuses-to-block-release-of-sex-abuse-papers/) - The justices on Monday turned down a request by the Roman Catholic diocese in Bridgeport, Conn. Foxnews.com Monday, November 5th, 2009 The Supreme Court has refused to block the release of documents generated by lawsuits against priests in Connecticut for alleged sexual abuse. The justices on Monday turned down a request by the Roman Catholic - [Connecticut court orders release of sealed documents on clergy abuse](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/connecticut-court-orders-release-of-sealed-documents-on-clergy-abuse/) - By Catholic News Service Posted: 6/2/2009 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CNS) -- Bridgeport diocesan officials said they were reviewing their options after a May 22 ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court to make public sealed documents from settled sexual abuse lawsuits filed against priests in the Bridgeport Diocese. The 4-1 ruling involves the release of documents from - [For Immediate Release_New Priest Abuse Documents Posted](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/media-release/) - Additional Sex Abuse Documents on Catholic Priests Made Available on Abuse Website For More Information: Kelly Clark, Esq. 503-306-0224 kellyc@oandc.com Portland, Ore—Fr William McLeod, one of the most prolific abusers of children in the history of the Archdiocese of Portland, is the subject today of the latest post on the public service website www.archpdxpriestfiles.com, a - [Father William J. McLeod](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/case-updates/father-william-j.mcleod/) - Father William J. McLeod was born March 1, 1899, in Chapeltown, Quebec, Canada. He was ordained as an archdiocesan priest on May 22, 1937 at St. Patrick’s Seminary, in Menlo Park, California, and died March 24, 1969, in Medford, Oregon . In his 32 year career, Fr. McLeod was assigned to eleven parishes throughout Oregon. - [Father Aldo Orso-Manzonetta Background & Positions](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/documents/father-orso-manzonetta-background/) - Fr. Orso-Manzonetta attended the following schools in joining the priesthood PD 1685 University of Portland, 1944 –‘45. St. Thomas Seminary –Denver, Colo., Aug. ‘45 – May ’50. PD 1685 Fr. Aldo Orso-Manzonetta was born July 26, 1923 in Portland, OR. Fr. Orso-Manzonetta was ordained into the priesthood on June 3, 1950 in the Archdiocese of - [Father Aldo Orso-Manzonetta Summary](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/documents/father-aldo-orso-manzonetta-summary/) - Facts Summary Fr. Orso-Manzonetta spent 44 years, as an ordained member of the priesthood, in the Archdiocese of Portland. In those 44 years, Fr. Orso-Manzonetta was assigned in some capacity to 8 parishes. PD 1686. Fr. Orso-Manzonetta repeatedly abused boys, especially during his years at St. Michael’s, where he often – with ongoing knowledge of the Archbishops - [Father Rocco Perone Summary](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/documents/father-rocco-perone-summary/) - The six short years he was in Portland, from 1950 to 1956, Father Rocco Perone, a “Paulist” priest (“OSP”), abused at least 15 boys, and quite possibly another half-dozen who never came forward—two of whom committed suicide. According to the victim’s testimony, Perone followed a standard MO when abusing boys: he called them up to - [Portland Archdiocese Sex Abuse Case](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portland-archdiocese-sex-abuse-case/) - April 16, 2008 KOIN 6 News www.Koin.com - [Archdiocese records released](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/archdiocese-records-released/) - KOIN 6 News Koin.com Newly released documents from the Portland archdiocese prove the Catholic Church lied about their knowledge of allegations of priest abuse. The archdiocese agreed to release documents as part of its bankruptcy filings. However a federal judge had to step in to get these ones released. In the 1950s, a child claims - [Judge Hogan's Order on Release of Documents](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/judge-hogans-order-on-release-of-documents/) - Read Judge Hogan's Decision Regarding the Release of the Archdiocese Documents Here - [Church files show 'naiveté' of abuse](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/church-files-show-naivete-of-abuse/) - By Ryan Kost Associated Press Seattle Post-Intelligencer PORTLAND -- Documents released by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland this week fall short of implicating higher-ups in trying to hide sexual abuse of young people by priests, a leading victim advocate said Friday. Portland lawyer Kelly Clark said that while the documents revealed a certain amount - [Documents identify former local priest in single claim of sexual abuse](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/documents-identify-former-local-priest-in-single-claim-of-sexual-abuse/) - By Karen McCowan The Register-Guard November 27, 2008 A former local priest is among Roman Catholic clergymen named in documents released Wednesday by order of U.S. District Judge Michael Hogan in connection with lawsuits filed by victims of sexual abuse. The documents are the latest public disclosure from the April 2007 settlement of an Archdiocese - [Pedophile Priest Documents To Be Posted On The Web](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/pedophile-priest-documents-to-be-posted-on-the-web/) - OPB News BY KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL Days after a judge ordered the Archdiocese of Portland to release documents involving the abuse of children by priests, lawyers have created a webpage to display the information. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports. The documents were part of the 2007 agreement, in which the archdiocese paid $50 million dollars to settle 170 - [Ore. judge orders release of priest abuse records](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/ore.-judge-orders-release-of-priest-abuse-records/) - OregonLive.Com PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge ordered the release of more documents from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland that may shed light on how church officials responded to allegations that priests sexually abused minors. The order from U.S. District Judge Michael Hogan on Wednesday was a result of the settlement in 2007 - [THE SECRETS OF A SMALL-TOWN PRIEST](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/the-secrets-of-a-small-town-priest/) - MICHAEL WILSON - The Oregonian October 15, 2000 Correction: PUBLISHED CORRECTION RAN 10/16/2000, FOLLOWS: * University of Portland is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. An incorrect affiliation was reported Sunday in an article about the Rev. Maurice Grammond's history of sexual abuse. The boy would talk to God while he walked to school. - [Portland archdiocese suddenly releases personnel files on abusive priests](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portland-archdiocese-suddenly-releases-personnel-files-on-abusive-priests/) - Portland, Apr. 16, 2008 (CWNews.com) - The Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, has released thousands of documents related to sex-abuse accusations against Catholic priests, in an unscheduled step that caught victims' lawyers by surprise. Archbishop John Vlazny, who had previously resisted the release of personnel files, said that the sudden move to make public more than - [Portland Archdiocese to release documents related to sex abuse claims](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portland-archdiocese-to-release-documents-related-to-sex-abuse-claims-2/) - The move is part of the Catholic Church's bankruptcy reorganization plan By Ryan Geddes LocalNewsDaily.com Apr 17, 2007 The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon plans to release to the public internal documents about church personnel accused of child abuse over the last 50 years as part of its recently approved bankruptcy settlement, church officials and - [Judge will consider release of Oregon archdiocese documents](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/judge-will-consider-release-of-oregon-archdiocese-documents/) - The News Review March 14, 2008 PORTLAND (AP) — It may take until October to find out what kind of files the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland keeps on priests accused of sexual abuse. A federal bankruptcy judge said Thursday she is inclined to agree with an attorney for abuse victims, who argued against sending - [Archdiocese of Portland releases priest files](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/archdiocese-of-portland-releases-priest-files/) - The News Review Wednesday, April 16, 2008 PORTLAND (AP) — A year after the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Portland settled its bankruptcy case for about $50 million, it has released more of its files on priests accused of sex abuse — including some confidential personnel records. The documents were expected to be released shortly after - [Deal in Portland Archdiocese Bankruptcy](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/deal-in-portland-archdiocese-bankruptcy/) - Foxnews.com Friday, April 13, 2007 PORTLAND, Ore. — A judge overseeing the bankruptcy filing of the Archdiocese of Portland will confirm a proposed $75-million deal for current and future sex abuse claims against priests and other church officials, according to court documents filed Friday. The decision from U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris leaves intact the compensation - [Portland's archdiocese settles 175 abuse cases](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portlands-archdiocese-settles-175-abuse-cases/) - PORTLAND, Ore. – Secret files on Roman Catholic priests accused of sex abuse will be released as part of a $75 million settlement signed yesterday by the Archdiocese of Portland, which will be allowed to reorganize from the first bankruptcy in the nation filed by a Catholic diocese. The documents, mostly personnel files, are - [Diocese to release documents as part of abuse settlement](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/diocese-to-release-documents-as-part-of-abuse-settlement/) - By Bill Bishop The Register-Guard PORTLAND - Previously private personnel files of pedophile priests will be made public under a bankruptcy reorganization plan for the Archdiocese of Portland that was approved Tuesday. The papers, to be released as early as next month, will include documents showing knowledge and cover-up of the priests' activities by Catholic - [Portland Archdiocese to release documents related to sex abuse claims](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portland-archdiocese-to-release-documents-related-to-sex-abuse-claims/) - The move is part of the Catholic Church's bankruptcy reorganization plan By Ryan Geddes LocalNewsDaily.com Apr 17, 2007 The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon plans to release to the public internal documents about church personnel accused of child abuse over the last 50 years as part of its recently approved bankruptcy settlement, church officials and - [Portland settles with abuse victims, bankruptcy deal approved](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/portland-settles-with-abuse-victims-bankruptcy-deal-approved/) - National Catholic Reporter, April 27, 2007 A federal judge has approved a $75 million settlement plan for the Portland, Ore., archdiocese that will provide financial relief for about 175 people who say they were sexually abused by priests. As part of the settlement, the archdiocese has agreed to make public documents, mostly personnel files, - [Archdiocese Deal Breaking Down In Dispute Over Documents](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/archdiocese-deal-breaking-down-in-dispute-over-documents/) - OPB By Pete Springer February 25, 2008 Negotiations to release documents related to the Portland Archdiocese clergy sex abuse cases have broken down and will likely end up in mediation next month. Pete Springer reports. Attorney Kelly Clark is representing more than a hundred abuse victims. He says nearly a year after reaching a legal - [Judge sets schedule in deciding church documents' fate](http://www.archpdxpriestfiles.com/news/judge-sets-schedule-in-deciding-church-documents-fate/) - Posted by The Oregonian March 13, 2008 A federal bankruptcy judge today set a schedule for deciding whether to release about 2,000 pages of documents related to priest abuse in Oregon. A final decision is not likely until the fall. 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