Fr. Clinton Vincent Hagenbach: Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Minors

Fr. Clinton Vincent Hagenbach

Ordained: 1961
Assignments:
  • 1962-1965: St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Encino, CA
  • 1966-1969: Holy Innocents, Long Beach, CA
  • 1969-1973: Holy Trinity, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1973: Holy Family
  • 1974-1978: St. Theresa of Avila, Silver Lake, CA
  • 1979-1981: Holy Spirit, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1982-1984: Frank D. Lanterman State Hospital, Pomona, CA
  • 1985-1987: St. Joseph, Hawthorne, CA
  • 1987: Died

Fr. Clinton V. Hagenbach has been named in at least two civil lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse. Fr. Hagenbach reportedly groomed his victims by plying them with alcohol; giving them pornography, ice cream, bicycles, and motorcycles; and taking them camping and go-cart riding. Fr. Hagenbach is accused of sexually abusing at least 18 children. He was included in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ list of priests accused of sexual misconduct involving minors.

Detailed Clergy Assignment Record: Fr. Clinton V Hagenbach