Fr. Gerald (“Jerry”) Wertz, S.D.B.: Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Minors

Fr. Gerald (“Jerry”) Wertz, S.D.B.

Jerry Wertz
ORDAINED: 1988
Assignments:
  • 1989-1993: St. John Bosco High School, Bellflower, CA (LA)
  • 1994: Salesian Community, Berkeley, CA (OAK)
  • 1995-1996: Salesian Provincial Residence, San Francisco, CA (SFR)
  • 1997: Unknown
  • 1998-2001: Salesian High School, Richmond CA (OAK)
  • 2002-2005: Salesian Community, Berkeley, CA (OAK)
  • 2006: Unknown
  • 2007-2016: Salesian Provincial Residence, San Francisco, CA (SFR)
  • 2017-2018: Unknown

In 2011, Salesian priest Fr. Gerald Wertz was accused of sexually abusing a student at St. John Bosco High School in 1993 to 1994. As of 2018, Fr. Wertz is believed to be living at the Salesian Provincial Residence in San Francisco, California. His status as a priest and access to children are unknown.