MI Survivors

Lionel Harnish

Last checked against the sources: 15 October 2026

Lionel Harnish is named on the Diocese of Gaylord's list "Clergy with a Substantiated Allegation of Sexual Abuse of a Minor", and in the Michigan Attorney General's report on the Diocese of Gaylord. This page sets out what those official sources say, with links to each.

What the Diocese of Gaylord's list says

Listed as "Lionel Harnish", under "Diocese of Gaylord ordained or incardinated priests against whom credible and substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been made". The Diocese of Gaylord's list.

The Attorney General's report

Entry 8 in the Michigan Attorney General's report on the Diocese of Gaylord, released 8 January 2024. Read the report (PDF on michigan.gov).

The Attorney General's page says:

It is important to note that a criminal charge is merely an allegation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. It is also important to note that the inclusion in this report does not reflect a determination by the Department that the allegations are credible or otherwise substantiated or indicative of a crime.

About this page

Being named on a diocese's list is the diocese's own finding. It is not a criminal conviction unless a source above says so. This page repeats what the official sources say and does not add to it.

To ask for a correction, email corrections@misurvivors.com with this page's address and the source that shows the correct information.

All names for the Diocese of Gaylord. How to report abuse.

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