Professional Documents
Culture Documents
This list is being published as part of the Archdiocese of Seattles ongoing commitment to transparency
and to encourage persons sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church to
come forward.
The individuals named in this list have either served or resided in the Archdiocese of Seattle, as noted.
Locations of known assignments or residences are listed, however this does not mean that there are
allegations of abuse at each place.
Despite our best efforts to assure that this information is accurate and complete, we know that this list
may include errors or be incomplete. It was compiled through a process involving an independent
outside consultant and the members of the Archdiocesan Review Board. It will be updated as new
information is received or identified.
Anyone sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church is encouraged to
contact the Pastoral Outreach Coordinator at 800-446-7762.
ARCHDIOCESAN PRIESTS
Name Status Assignments
Ashwell, Barry Laicized St. Thomas Seminary, Kenmore (1963-1969)
Sacred Heart, Bellevue (1969-1970)
St. Pius X, Mountlake Terrace (1970-1971)
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton (1971-1975)
St. Joseph, Vancouver (1975-1976)
St. Vincent de Paul, Federal Way (1976-1978)
St. Augustine, Oak Harbor (1978-2000)
Boyle, Edmund Deceased St. James Cathedral, Seattle (1955-1964)
Out of Archdiocese (1964-1979)
Mt. St. Vincent, Seattle (1979-1984)
Boyle, Edward Deceased St. Edwards Seminary, Kenmore (1940-1950)
St. Rose, Longview (1950-1956)
Immaculate Conception, Everett (1956-1958)
Immaculate Conception, Arlington (1958-1965)
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sedro Woolley (1965-1968)
ARCHDIOCESAN DEACONS
Name Status Assignments
Albrechtson, Dennis Unknown St. Anthonys, Renton (1989)
Hewitt, Gregory Laicized All Saints, Puyallup (1979-1980)
RELIGIOUS PRIESTS
Name Status Assignments
Axer, Engelbert SJ Deceased Seattle University, Seattle (1943-1946)
Seattle Preparatory School, Seattle (1943-1946)
Seattle University, Seattle (1956-1978)
Our Lady of the Lake, Seattle (1975)
Coughlin, John SJ Deceased Seattle Preparatory School, Seattle (1952-1957)
Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma (1964-1965)
Feeney, Leonard OSB Deceased St. Martin's High School/College (1937, 1942-1950)
Fleckenstein, David CMF Laicized St. Louise, Bellevue (1977-1979)
Forrester, John OSB Deceased Seattle University, Seattle (student) (1971-1973)
(St. Benedict's Abbey - St. Therese, Seattle (in residence) (1971-1973)
Atchison, Kansas) St. James Cathedral, Seattle (in residence) (1974)
Holy Rosary, Seattle (1974-1975)
All Saints, Puyallup (1975-1978)
St. Anthony, Kent (1978)
St. Francis of Assisi, Seahurst (1978-1979)
Harris, Bernard SJ Deceased Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma (1949-1952)