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investigated to determine
credibility, but for which there is a reasonable possibility (semblance of truth) that the alleged offense occurred. These are deceased or
former Maryland Province Jesuits or deceased or former Jesuits from another Province whose alleged offense took place in the Maryland
Province. Reasons a full investigation would not be possible include that the allegation was brought forward after the death of the Jesuit or
that historic information on the allegation is incomplete.
Bellwoar, John F.X. Long, Arthur J.
Casey, Martin J. Pyne, Thomas E.
Cullen, Robert B. Wehrle, William
Detailed information on each can be found below.
Estimated Timeframe
Name Description Current Status of Jesuit
of Abuse
John F.X. Bellwoar, S.J. 1950s – 1960s Multiple allegations of sexual 1993: Died
§ Birth: 1902 abuse.
§ Entrance: 1920 Prince George’s County, MD;
§ Ordination: 1933 Washington, DC
Pastoral Assignments:
1927 – 1928: Georgetown Preparatory School (N. Bethesda, MD)
1928 – 1930: Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC)
1935 – 1936: St. Peter’s Preparatory School (Jersey City, NJ)
1936 – 1938: Fordham Preparatory School (Bronx, NY)
1938 – 1940: St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA)
1940 – 1941: Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
1941 – 1970: Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC)
1970 – 1976: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (Washington, DC)
Attached to: Jesuit Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga (Washington, DC)
1976 – 1991: Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC)
(rev. 7 December 2018)
Pastoral Assignments:
1953 – 1956: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Philadelphia, PA)
1961 – 1968: Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC)
(rev. 7 December 2018)
[end of report]
17 December 2018