Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in Missouri

Missouri's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 10 years after the survivor turns 18, capped at age 28. Missouri does not have an active lookback window as of February 2026. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph was the subject of significant media and prosecutorial scrutiny after Bishop Robert Finn was convicted in 2012 of failing to report suspected child abuse — the first U.S. bishop convicted on such a charge. The Archdiocese of St. Louis and Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau have also published credibly accused clergy lists. No Missouri diocese has filed for bankruptcy. Survivors under age 28 should consult an attorney.