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A fifth victim allegedDorschsexually abused himwhen he served as an altar boy at St. Coleman at ages 12 to 14. On June 19, 2009, a second victim stated that he was an altar boy at St. Teresa of Avila while he was a student at the school from 1979-1982 while he was in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. By the end of hiseighth gradeschool year, he was drinking heavily. In 1960, he was notified by Bishop Hannan that his relations with guests made it intolerable for him to live there. : St. John the Baptist, Baden, PA, 6/07/1966 - 1/23/1972: St. Lawrence O'Toole, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/24/1972 - 5/29/1974: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/30/1974 - 9/18/1978: St. Bernadette, Monroeville, PA, 9/19/1978 - 4/13/2012: St. Lawrence O'Toole, Garfield, PA, 1971:Quigley Catholic High School, Baden, PA, 1985: Bishop Boyle High School, Homestead, PA, 1986: Secretariat for Education, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/1968-5/1973: St.Canice Church, Knoxville, PA, 5/1973-5/1979: St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, PA, 5/1979-6-1983: St. James Church, Sewickley, PA, 6/1983-7/1984: St. Joseph Home for Aged, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/1984-8/1985: St. Bernard, Mt. The Bishops encourage congregants to tithe donate 10 percent of their earnings to the church but say only about 25 percent do so. Hoehl resigned. Summary: The diocese received a letter in June 1967 that revealed Roemele was engaged in sexual misconduct with four different young boys. Spangenberg was reassigned to a retirement home in Florida shortly after. Summary: In 1981, two women reported that a person found magazines that contained photographs of former altar boys in the nude. In May 2016, Washington County District Attorneys Office received a report from an anonymous man who said Pucci touched him sexually in 1983 at a church in McDonald. Summary: The head Mother of the Monastery called the diocese after finding out McLucas had sexually abused a 14-year-old girl, and continued a relationship with her into her adulthood. Pastor, St. Matthew, Stroudsburg, PA, 9/1968 - 1/1974: Asst. Other locations available as well. Shields asked the victim to sit in the television room of the rectory so Shields could give him a massage. Summary: An adult male wrote in 1996 that when he was a minor, he was sexually assaulted by Thomas on several occasions beginning in 1958. The dose, IVH75S8W&E>'_$ M%H9O#^L,D6L-8SO9:D]V(XIEZL! After the father went to bed, Sinclair proceeded to chase the victims around the room attempting to shake hands with them. Sperber was ordered to tutor her in math, and during one session, had the girl remove her shirt and had her turn around. He stated that the sexual activity lasted until he was 18. Two teenage boys refused Ganters requests for sex and received $3 and $12 fromGanteralongwith instructions to tell no one. He is using a website to advertise his availability for conferences, retreats and youth camps while stating he is a priest in good standing. He would then line the childrenup, andhave them take turns sitting on his lap in a rocking chair in his office. Lawrence said in a recent sermon that he wont read USA Today because its too liberal and that America is turning into a socialist country. Many likenesses of the Bishops are in evidence at the church, including a photo of them with George W. Bush. During his time as an altar boy, Piatkowski began to kiss the victim and tell him that he loved him. Smith resigned on January 20, 1984. Jewett, 09/16/1985-12/12/1986: St. Teresa, Union City, 12/12/1986-04/22/1987: Health Leave, Girard, Ecclesia Center, 04/22/1987-11/30/1987: Health Leave, Suitland, Maryland, St. Luke's Institute, 12/01/1987 09/01/1992: St. Joseph, Warren, 05/01/1994: Pleasant Ridge Manor, East Mercy Motherhouse, 05/01/1994: Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Erie, 05/01/1994: St. Patrick's, Erie, St. Hedwig Cluster, 6/05/1968 - 6/03/1971: Weekend Asst., St. Michael, DuBois, PA, 6/05/1968 - 6/03/1971: Faculty, DuBois Central Catholic, DuBois, PA, 1/01/1970 - 6/01/1970: Administrator, St. Joseph, DuBois, PA, 6/03/1971 - 6/05/1976: Faculty, Erie Cathedral Preparatory, Erie, PA, 6/03/1971 - 5/31/1974: Weekend Asst., St. Boniface, Erie, PA, 5/31/1974 - 6/05/1976: Weekend Asst., St. Patrick's School, Erie, PA, 6/05/1976 - 9/01/1979: Parochial Vicar, St. Patrick's, Erie, PA, 9/01/1979 - 8/17/1992: Weekend Asst., St. George, Erie, PA, 9/01/1979 - 8/17/1992: Higher Education, Gannon University, Erie PA, 8/17/1992 - 9/05/1997: Pastor, St Paul, Erie, PA, 9/05/1997 - 8/10/2012: Pastor, St. Luke's, Erie, PA, 9/01/2009 - 8/10/2014: Diocesan Presbyterian Council, Erie, PA, 10/14/2013 - 10/13/2018: Other. Summary: Three high school boys in 1953 reported that McGinley made immoral advances towards the boys, who after they were questioned by another priest said they were so convinced of them, they would testify under oath. The actions include giving the boys alcohol and trying to touch them. The diocese granted Merrell's request for a "charitable gift of money" in the sum of $5,000. Summary: On January 7, 2004, an adult male reported he had been sexually abused as a child by Maloney beginning when he was in the eighth grade and continuing intohis freshman high school year. Pastor, Sacred Heart, Jermyn, PA, 9/1967 - 9/1970: Asst. O'Donnell alsowasdirectedto inform his coaching staff that showers and weigh-ins were not mandatory. In February 2009, a complaint of sexual abuse by Diskin was made to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. Pawlaczyk took the victim into the bedroom and told him that he was going to give him a massage. In a memorandum dated January 15, 2015, a monsignor wrote to administrative personnel that Hulko had moved to Robertsville, Missouri, and "please send his pension checks directly to him.". Summary: A victim reported that he would stay overnight at the rectory and would sleep in the same bed as Motsay. 10/13/1977-10/01/1978: Assumption Church, Bellevue, PA, 10/02/1978-6/28/1983: St. Bernadette, Monroeville, PA. 6/29/1983-5/31/1984: Department of Social & Community Development, 6/29/1983-5/31/1984: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 6/01/1984-2/16/1986: St. Canice, Pittsburgh, PA, 2/17/1986-10/11/1987: St. Therese of Lisieux, Munhall, PA, 10/12/1987-1/22/1989: St. Winifred, Mt. In 1997, a 29-year-old male reported that in 1976, when he was 9, Hoehl touched and rubbed his genitals and, performed oral sex on him. A third victim approached the diocese in 2005 and alleged that in 1965 and 66, Lesniak fondled his genitals while at the rectory and in the pool. In 2006, the victims therapist wrote the diocese saying, the man has had two suicide attempts, several flashbacks, anxiety and panic attacks. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. She begged him not to kill her, and he said he wouldnt if she would lie quietly. Pastor, St. Peter, Wellsboro, PA, 4/1972 - 9/1979: Asst. In 2002, the Diocese of Scranton received an anonymous letter from an adult female who claimed Fedor abused her in 1978 when she was 10. The victim complied and attended four hypnosis sessions with Zmijewski at his residence. The parishioners were told that he had resigned for health reasons and to allow him time to better care for his aging parents. On Jan. 12, 1998, a confidential memorandum advised that O'Malley was given a diagnosis of "ephebophilia," based on his admitted sexual interest in adolescents and that O'Malley was at a high risk for seeking emotional gratification with adolescents. They would have special meetings together. We say no when we really mean yes., Summary: In 2004, the diocese received a report from a woman alleging sexual abuse around 1979 while she was between nine and ten years old at St. Joan of Arc in Hershey. The victim reported dreams of the sensation of breath on the back of his neck from when Schultz was sexually assaulting him. Pastor, Ascension, Williamsport, PA, 6/1964 - 1/1970: Asst. When confronted, Barletta admitted his guilt to Trautman. On April 27, 2005, Yarrosh entered a plea of guilty to charges of theft and possession of child pornography. He reported that this occurred for at least two years. If the, Studies are being done to help answer these questions. The man said he began delivering papers at 3 a.m. to avoid Maloney. After the incident, Joyce was quickly reassigned to an all-girls school. Deakin was arrested on June 25, 1990. Both times Adams was driving the victim and other boys toouttings. He plead guilty to criminal charges and received a probationaly sentence. These victims were counseled by the Diocese through correspondence or in person interviews wherein Luzzi's behavior was dismissed as "Sal's way of expressing himself and his "touching approach" to ministry was attributed to his Italian upbringing. Summary: In 1988, parentscomplainedto administrators at St. Wendelin that O'Donnell was requiring boys, who were around the age of 12, to shower after basketball games and getweighedwhile nude. (held until 09/2001), 3/25/1999 - 10/1/1999: South Schuylkill Deanery, Diocesan Negotiating Team, 10/1/1999 - 2/1/2000: President of the Catholic Housing Corporation, Queen of Peace Apartments, Pottsville, PA, 2/1/2000 - 9/20/2000: Vicar Forane of South Schuylkill Deanery (held until 1/31/03), 9/20/2000 - 4/11/2002: Pastor designated to consult on removal/transfer, 4/11/2002: Resigned as pastor of St. Patrick's, Pottsville, PA, 6/23/1978 - 7/05/1979: Asst. Additionally, Lawrence made the victim urinate. The victim did not want to bring a suit against the church. The diocese paid for the victims counseling, but once the victim shared the story of abuse with a newspaper, Trautman advised that the victim should seek payment directly from Barletta. He wrote, Father Braque and your sister have a long, difficult road ahead What has happened is their responsibility and certainly Father Braque will take care of his obligations. In April of 1989, the victim gave birth to a baby boy. Van der Putten claimed there was nothing erotic about the encounter, just attempts to build trust.. The couple's Solid Rock Church is a 3,500-member faith community. During an overnight stay, Allen began to massage the boy and fondle the boys genitals until the boy ejaculated. The Review Board believed that Graham's mental capacity was diminished due to his alcoholism. Carmel, Carbondale, PA, 6/1948 - 1/1953: Asst. 6/1999-6/2001: Pastor, St. Anthony, Cumbola, 6/2001-6/2003: Assistant Pastor, St. Bernard, Easton, PA, 6/2003-4/2004: Assistant Pastor, St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 8/18/1938 - 7/8/1942: Assistant, St. Ladislaus, Philadelphia, PA, 7/8/1942 - 5/8/1961: Chaplain, Bernardine Sisters, Reading, PA, 5/8/1961 - 10/27/1961: Defender of the Bond, 10/27/1961 - 1/27/1964: Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Mary's, Reading, PA, 1/27/1964 - 8/4/1967: Member, Diocesan Liturgical Commission, 8/4/1967: Promoter of Justice, The Tribunal, 06/1973 - 06/1974: St. Catharine of Siena, Reading. This incident was brought to the attention of the boy's parents and Bishop John F. Whealon in 1967. Theyre raising funds to replace the bust of Jesus their website includes a pitch for donations and this time the statue will be full-bodied and made of limestone. He eventually performed oral sex on her. In fact, their answers all a variation of, Well, other people could get me sick! are not only beside the point, but they fail to take into account that many of the people they encounter at the store have been following social distancing guidelines; that is to say, given the ways in which the Solid Rock congregants have gathered together during the pandemic, they are much more likely to be a threat to others than others are a threat to them. Nazareth Academy, Bellevue, PA, 1/31/1968 - 11/17/1969: Mother of Good Council,Brushton, PA, 11/18/1969 - 11/14/1974: St. Louis and St. Pascal, Argentine, 11/15/1974 - 6/19/1989: St. Cecilia, Glassport, PA, 6/21/1951-12/03/1952: St. Stanislaus, Ambridge, PA, 12/04/1952-12/16/1953: St. JohnCantius, Sharpsburg, PA, 12/17/1953-6/12/1957: St. Robert Bellarmine, E. McKeesport, PA, 6/13/1957-6/09/1959: Holy Family, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/10/1059-12/07/1960: Holy Angels, Hays, PA, 12/08/1960-6/06/1966: St. William, E. Pittsburgh, PA, 6/07/1966-3/27/1969: St. Martin, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/28/1969-11/01/1971: St. Rose of Lima, Darlington,St. Ann, New Galilee, 11/02/1971-10/13/1973: Chaplain,GilmarySchool, Coraopolis, PA, 10/14/1973-12/09/1985: St.Genevieve, Canonsburg, PA, 12/10/1985-7/06/1989: St. Hyacinth, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/06/1989-2/26/1991: Leave of Absence (Brain Tumor), 6/13/1957: Parochial Vicar, St. Vitus, New Castle, PA, 11/29/1961: Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Braddock, PA, 6/17/1962: Parochial Vicar, St. Vitus, New Castle, PA, 5/13/1965: Parochial Vicar, St. Mary, McKeesport, PA, 6/07/1966: Parochial Vicar, Epiphany, Uptown, PA, 6/10/1968: Headmaster, Lawrenceville Catholic, 3/28/1969: South Side Catholic, Consolidation, 6/15/1970: Administration, St. Januarius, Renton, PA, 5/22/1972: Pastor, St. Eugene, Liberty Boro, PA, 7/02/1973: Pastor, Purification, Ellwood City, PA, 10/06/1980: Pastor, St. Joseph, Coraopolis, PA, 9/30/1981: Pastor, St. Alphonsus, McDonald, PA, 7/01/1984: Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown, PA, 2/15/1987: Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 10/29/1987: Leave of Absence, Health reasons, 5/13/1965 - 6/6/1967: St. Bernard, Mt. 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