This database contains records for 247 priests within the Los Angeles Archdiocese who have been accused of child molestation dating back decades. It contains their past assignments and the locations of the alleged abuse. The information was gleaned from civil lawsuits and records publicly released by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony after they were provided to plaintiffs' counsel in mediation. The Times also relied on the Official Catholic Directory, an annual listing of U.S. clerics and their assignments. You can use the search function to find a particular priest or parish or click on browse to see the complete list.

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Note on terminology:
Priests identified as "Inactive" are still in the priesthood but no longer perform the duties of a priest. Some priests identified as "Retired" continue to live in parishes and perform the duties of a priest.