Complicit Clergy

Independent Review Board Finds Allegation Against Franciscan Priest Not Credible

June 16, 2020 from Franciscan Friars by Staff

The Third Order Regular Franciscans, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, announced today (June 16, 2020) that an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor, made against Father Gabriel J. Zeis, T.O.R., has been found to be not credible. The Province received the allegation in August 2019, and in accord with its policies, … Read more

Princeton University Chaplain Quits Amid Sex Abuse Allegations

September 15, 2019 from J105 by Staff

The Catholic chaplain at Princeton University has stepped down, amid an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor dating back to 1975 that he denies. Father Gabriel Zeis also served as Diocesan Vicar for Catholic Education. “Although Father Zeis denies the allegation, he has resigned from his positions, effective immediately,” according to a statement from … Read more