Fr. Joseph Thibaudeau, OMI

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Date of birth: 10/17/1869

Date of ordination: 8/15/1896

Religious Order:  Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Abuse History:

On 12/31/13, the Diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Thibaudeau, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the Diocese and another five who had been accused while residing in the diocese at some time. He served at St. Jean’s in Duluth from 6/1910 – sometime in 1943. Died in 1946 in Manitoba, Canada. Allegation made against him at some point after his death.

Source:  http://bishop-accountability.orgDiocese of Duluth List of Clergy With Credible Claims 12.31.13; Diocese of Duluth Statement by Bishop Sirba 12.31.13;Duluth News Tribune 12.31.13; Legal Examiner 12.31.13; Northlands News Center 12.31.13; Duluth News Tribune 01.01.14

Assignment in Diocese of Duluth:

  • St. Jean’s, Duluth ­ 6/30/1910 – 1943

Died 1946, Manitoba, Canada

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2013/11_12/2013_12_31_RomanCatholicDioceseofDuluth_ClergyWith.htm