solid rock church scandal

Spisak originally denied having a camera, then faked being ill and ran into the bathroom. Whatever Solid Rock has said about not shaking hands or greeting members with hugs, it is clear from the CNN video that congregants were definitely hugging each other and definitely not practicing physical distancing. In February 2016, a third victim claimed he was fondled byDemsherin grade school. Dir. The boys mother reported that the alleged abuse to a Monsignor. Summary: In September 1997, the diocesereceived a report thatMerrell hadinappropriatelytouched a boy under the age of 15. The money was not intended to be considered as any type of reimbursement or "settlement" related to his claim. Summary: In 1992, the father of a young man reported his son's sexually abuse by Chatt. Summary:Father Joseph Galko was ordained and began work in the Diocese in 1980. . Summary: A 64 -year -old femalereported to the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2016 that she was sexually abused by Lewandowski when she wasapproximately 12and in sixth grade. Boylan was given a psychological evaluation and, after a leave of absence, returned to the ministry. In 1981 and 1982, two adolescent boys said they were sexually assaulted by Dellamalva both in the boys home and on trips Dellamalva was invited. 03/1984-06/1984: Notre Dame High School, Easton; 06/1984 - 08/1984: St. Joseph, Easton; Notre Dame High School, Easton, 08/1984 - 01/1987: Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe. Vaughn calmly left the home. Pastor St. Theresa, New Cumberland, PA, 4/22/1949-9/23/1949: Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, PA, 9/23/1949-5/23/1952: St. Francis of Assisi, Harrisburg, PA, 5/23/1952-6/04/1953: Our Lady of Mt. In an interview with the Dayton Daily News, the Bishops didnt shy away from confronting the oft-repeated rumors. Pastor, St. Mary Magdolen, Honesdale, PA, 6/1941 - 6/1949: Asst. This occurred when he stayed overnight with Mueller at the Holy Spirit rectory. At this point, Weber began to fondle the boys genitals. The male stated that from 1956 through 1960, Keegan fondled his genitals when he was a minor attending North Catholic High School. Summary: In 2009, a man reported that around 1978, he was sexually abused at a school in Beaver. The Archdiocese stated in a letter back in 1995 that concerns were raised about Father Jesus, but nothing specific was presented. 06/1974 - 11/1974: Notre Dame High School, Easton; 11/1974 - 12/1974: Coordinator of Adult Religious Education, North Hampton, 12/1974 - 06/1975: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, 06/1975 - 12/1975: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, 06/1977 - 06/1978: Central Catholic High School, Allentown; St. Lawrence, Catasauqua, 08/1978- 03/1980: Holy Trinity, Whitehall, 03/1980- 11/1982: St. Catharine of Siena, Reading. He, however, said he may have had a wet dream while they were sleeping in the same bed.. Pastor, St. Thomas, Dickson City, PA, 9/1969 - 9/1973: Pastor, St. James, Pleasant Mount, PA, 9/1973 - 9/1989: Pastor, St. David, Scranton, PA, 9/1989: Pastor Emeritus, St. David, Scranton, PA, 1961 1983: Taught at Scranton Preparatory School, 1971 1995: Celebrated weekend masses at St. John Bosco, Conyngham, PA, 1985 1986: Served as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministries, University of Scranton, 1985 2006: Administrative jobs with the Alumni Association at the University of Scranton. Instead of going to a confessional, they went to the back room of the church where Father Lesniak would listen to his sins and indicated to him that if he was not too bad, he would get to suck on a strawberry lollipop or popcicle. After confession, Lesniak would expose his penis and tell him it was his strawberry lollipop. The scenario occurred dozens of times. First, the Im covered in Jesus blood and thus I am immune argument is this being preached from the Solid Rock pulpit? Pastor, St. Mary's, Lackawaxen, PA, 9/1934 - 2/1938: Asst. Two victims reported that Diskin sexually abused them in the mid 1970s when theywould havebeenapproximately 11and 14. When the daughter was eight years old, the mother found blood in her daughters underwear. Peter & Paul, Hazleton, PA, 4/04/2009 Asst. The child ran to the rectory to plead the case for his mother, and began sobbing and pleading for his mothers soul. Guth started speaking of secret confessions and penance, and began pulling the victims pants down. He left after she picked up the telephone to call the police. Just down the road from us along I-75 is the evangelical Solid Rock Church, until now best known for the Butter or Touchdown Jesus that was hit by lightning on June 14, 2010. "The sexual relationshipintensifiedand sex occurred in St. Martin's Church, the rectory, Father Rich's car, (redacted) home, and various other locations.". Carmel, Mt. Summary:The Diocese of Erie personnel file for Father Jan Olowin contained a document entitled "Summary of Phone Conversation." "Solid Rock Church accepts you right where you are in life and loves you enough not to leave you there!." Mike & Judy Adair "Loving Life, Pursuing Purpose" Solid Rock Church is a family church located about 15 minutes north of Birmingham, AL. Lebanon, PA, 11/15/1974-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 5/21/1975-9/22/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. Philomena, Beaver Falls, PA, 9/23/1976-7/04/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Agatha, Bridgeville, PA, 7/05/1976-10/08/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/09/1978-6/28/198: Parochial Vicar, St. Canice, Knoxville, PA, 6/28/1983-7/05/1983: Parochial Vicar, St. Philip, Crafton, PA (7 days), 12/01/1983-11/01/1988: Chaplin, McGuire Memorial Home for Exceptional Children, New Brighton, PA, 4/28/1962: Assistant, St. Francis of Assisi, Vineland, NJ, 1/08/1966: Assistant, St. Mary, Gloucester, NJ, 6/18/1966: Assistant in Residence, St. Rose of Lima, Haddon Heights, NJ, 6/18/1966: Faculty, Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, NJ, 1969-1970: Assistant CYO Director of Diocese, Diocese Center, 1970-1985: Chairperson, Bishop Eustace Preparatory, Pennsauken Township, NJ, 2/2002: Removed from active ministry/retirement, 6/10/1954-6/9/1968: St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, PA, 6/10/1968-3/27/1969: St. Margaret, Green Tree, PA, 3/28/1969-1/17/2003: Holy Angels, Hay, PA, 3/1984-6/1987: Deacon until ordained; Assistant Pastor after ordination, St. Martin, Baltimore, MD, 6/1987-8/1988: Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church and Friary, Rochester, PA, 1988: St. Francis Friary, Brookline, PA (in residence only), 12/29/1992: Dismissed from clerical state, 8/22/1946 - 7/16/1947: St. Peter, New Kensington, PA, 7/17/1947 - 6/29/1949: Christ the King, Ambridge, PA, 6/30/1949 - 5/20/1951: St. James, West End, PA, 5/20/1951 - 6/29/1963: United States Army, 7/02/1963 - 6/06/1966: Resurrection, Brookline, PA, 6/07/1966 - 6/24/1983: St. Mary of the Assumption, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/12/1975 -7/17/1979: St. Paul, Butler, PA, 7/18/1975 -11/26/1981: Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ellwood City, PA, 11/27/1981- 7/05/1987: Sacred Heart, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/06/1987- 1/01/1991: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1/31/1991-5/24/2002: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 6/15/1970-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. He advised thatDemsherengaged in sexual activity with him while he wasapproximately 14. He also faced allegations of responsibility for the suicide of a former student/victim. Bishop Timlin restricted Duggans work to convent and prison ministry. Pastor, St. Francis, West Hazleton, PA, 10/1955 Unknown: Asst. Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. He was paroled on August 5, 1999. Rush told the girl not to tell her mother because her mother would et the wrong impression. The victim's father told the hosts of the radio show that he was approached by a friend who told him that he had "walked in on" this priest sexually abusing his own son and was concerned that the son of this man had also been sexually abused. Summary: Koychick has multiple allegations including, A woman stated in the 1970s, when she was 13 or 14, he touched her sensually, and reported that Koychick rubbed multiple girls. In a May 1981 letter, one of the mothers reported the incident to Father Thomas Bertolina, but Bertolina failed to address the situation and wanted to keep it all hush-hush and swept under the rug. A forum for scholarly conversation about Christianity, culture, and politics in the US, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). In February 2009, a complaint of sexual abuse by Diskin was made to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. On August 29, 2001, an adult victim contacted the Diocese to report physical and sexual abuse at the hands of Father Charles Ruffenach beginning in approximately 1945, when the victim was in first grade, and continuing through the eighth grade. In a notation dated in 2002, Silvers was placed on administrative leave. He did not admit to the masturbation. He took the victim for rides and to the movies. The parishioners were told that he had resigned for health reasons and to allow him time to better care for his aging parents. In his own handwritten words, Trautman expressed the personal belief that Lorei' s sudden departure may likely have been indicative of some kind of significant event. 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. Timlin sent her a letter apologizing for Devineys actions. During the summer of 2003, the distinct voice of God along with a clear vision for a new ministry was given to Pastor Austin. He attributed his behavior to the 'free spirit" of that time when the "anything goes" mentality was in "vogue," in addition to his own sexual weaknesses and what he described as the "promiscuity of the adolescent boys involved.". The three remaining victims advised that they were sexually assaulted in the mid-1990s and as recently as 1999. Summary:Father Samuel B. Slocum testified before the Grand Jury on September 14, 2017, detailing his days as a priest in the Diocese of Erie. Karabin resigned in 2002 but continued to receivesustenance and health benefits. (Emphases mine.). Carmel, PA, 6/22/1972-6/02/1983: Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary, Berwick, PA, 6/02/1983-8/26/1986: St. Columbia, Bloomsburg, PA, 8/26/1986-6/09/1989: Corpus Christi, Chambersburg, PA, 6/09/1989-11/11/1990: St. Anne, Lancaster, PA, 8/26/1994: Administrator Pro Tem, Villa Vianney, 6/28/1995: Secretary to the Lebanon Tribunal, 4/27/1999: Administrator Pro Tem at St. Peter, Elizabethtown, PA, 11/11/1955-5/24/1960: Sacred Heart, Lewistown; Youth Chaplain and Scout Chaplain, Juniata Valley Area, PA, 5/24/1960-10/26/1960: St. Aloysius, Littlestown, PA, 10/26/1960-12/14/1960: Good Shepherd, Camp Hill, PA, 12/14/1960-6/02/1961: St. Vincent, Hanover, PA, 6/02/1961-6/01/1962: St. Joseph, York, PA. 6/01/1962-10/10/1969: Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, Pa. 10/10/1969-9/01/1971: St. Peter, Columbia, PA, 9/01/1971-10/19/1987: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lewisburg, PA, Summer 1986: St. Paul the Apostle, Annville, PA (Deacon), Spring 1987: St. Paul the Apostle, Annville, PA (Deacon), 6/19/1987-1/01/1989: St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg, PA, 6/03/1937-6/09/1939: St. Rose of Lima, York, PA, 6/09/1939-12/1939: St. Mary's, Kulpmont, PA (left due to health), 1/06/1940-4/04/1941: St. Peter, Columbia, PA, 1/1946-10/1961: Superintendent of schools, 4/04/1941-7/10/1946: St. Mary Assumption, Lebanon, PA, 7/10/1946-5/24/1960: St. Peter, Columbia, PA, 5/24/1960-12/14/1961: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA, 12/14/1961-8/1974: St. Vincent, Hanover, PA, 4/23/1975: Resignation accepted; faculties not revoked; Villa Vianney Retirement home, 1979 to 1986: Archivist for the Diocese of Harrisburg. Basil, Carrick, PA, 1955-1965: St. Francis Borja HS, Quito, Ecuador, 1961-1965: Jesuit College & University, Quito, Ecuador, 1961-1965: Catholic University, Quito, Ecuador, 1977-1993: Chaplin, St. Joseph House of Hospitality, Pittsburgh, PA, 1991-1997: St. Mary of Mercy, (Confessor), Pittsburgh, PA, 6/03/1985: Parochial Vicar, St. Michael Archangel, Butler, PA, 6/15/1987: Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Grace, Scott Township, PA, 2/11/1992: Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township, PA, 1/27/1997: Parochial Vicar, St. Robert Bellarmine, East McKeesport, PA, 1/20/1999: Parochial Vicar, St. Hugh, Carmichaels, PA, 12/13/1999: Pastor, St. Philomena, Beaver Falls, PA, 8/17/2009: Chaplain, Sisters of St. Joseph, Baden, PA, 6/30/1949 - 6/09/1954: Assistant, St. Charles, Donora, 6/10/1954 - 3/03/1964: Assistant, St. Anne, Castle Shannon, 3/04/1964 - 2/02/1965: Assistant, St. Coleman, Turtle Creek, 2/03/1965 - 6/1965: Assistant, St. Patrick, Canonsburg, PA, 5/1968 1992: Chaplain, Holy Cross Hospital, Diocese of Miami, FL, 7/17/1947-1/19/1949: St. Mary, Kittaning, PA, 1/20/1949-6/28/1950: St. Leonard, Monessen, PA, 6/29/1950-6/15/1955: Holy Rosary, Homewood, PA, 6/16/1955-6/12/1957: St. Margaret, Greentree, PA. 6/13/1957-4/20/1966: Catholic Information Center, Diocese, 12/29/1964-4/20/1966: St. Richard, Pittsburgh, PA, 4/21/1966-1/22/1997: Pastor, SS Peter & Paul, Beaver, PA, 1/22/1997-10/15/1999: ADM, SS Peter & Paul, Beaver, PA, 5/20/1963: Parochial Vicar, Nativity, Broughton, PA, 6/15/1970: Parochial Vicar St. Bernard, Mt Lebanon, PA, 12/06/1972: Parochial Vicar, St. Titus, Aliquippa, PA, 5/21/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine, Wildwood, PA, 10/11/1976: Pastor, St. Margaret, New Castle, PA, 2/08/1983: Pastor, St. Catherine, Wildwood, PA, 5/12/1984: Parochial Vicar, St. Agnes, West Mifflin, PA, 7/01/1985: Leave of Absence, Health Reasons, 2/24/1986: Chaplain, Allegheny Valley Hospital, PA, 9/27/1987: Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/21/1975-5/18/1980: Parochial Vicar, St. Sylvester, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/19/1980-7/07/1982: Parochial Vicar, St. Robert Bellarmine, East McKeesport, PA, 7/08/1982-6/28/1983: Parochial Vicar, St. Canice, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/06/1983-6/15/1986: Assist. He was charged with and, in October 1990, pleaded guilty to charges ofsecond-degreerape and sexual abuse of a child. While there, he was expelled from the society. Pastor, St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg, PA, 9/1927 - 2/1928: Asst. After an investigation, Cramer was not arrested because he was not in possession of child pornography. Summary: A man made an allegation against Lawler in 1963 when the man was 10, saying Lawler hugged the boy, placed his hands inside of the back of the boyss pants and squeexed the boys butt. Trautman documented that Hudock and the victim had engaged in kissing prior to a trip to Wasington, D.C. Records revealed that Hudock groped and kissed the victim on numerous occasions, and it was reported he showed he pornography. The Diocese offered six months of counseling. He stated that the abuse occurred in the priest's car after they saw a baseball game together. Pastor, Queen of Peace, Hawley, PA, 9/1962 - 2/1966: Asst. After he was confronted by a Bishops representative on March 18,2 002, Premoshis admitted to giving gifts, buying dinner and supplying him with alcohol. In April of 1985, Murray was charged by the Pennsylvania State Police with one count each of indecent assault and corruption of minors. He was also an altar server during early mass with Lorei. The letter denied any inappropriate touching or actions and painted both the victim and her family as highly dysfunctional and not credible, trying to convince the bishop of the same. Ministry, St. Mark's Seminary, Erie, PA, 8/28/1968 - 7/16/1972: Dean/Collegians, St. Mark's Seminary, Erie, PA, 7/16/1972 - 5/05/1979: Sp. The victim was given a pull-out bed across from Bonners bedroom. A fifth victim said Dellamalva made him lay on the rectory floor with him and removed the victims pants and t-shirt. Pastor, St. Francis, Eagles Mere, PA, 9/1966 - 9/1972: Pastor, St. Ignatius, Kingston, PA, 9/1972 - 9/1985: Pastor, St. Peter, Scranton, PA, 9/1985 - 9/1987: Pastor, St. Therese, Shavertown, PA, 9/1987 - 2/1991: Pastor, St. Francis, West Hazleton, PA, 6/1927 - 9/1927: Asst. Edward G. Palmer (aka Apostle Edward). In 1995, diocesan officials met with the parents of a 17-year-old boy who said that their son was sexually abused by Wellinger in 1991. The victim was abused from the ages of 14 to 18. The Lord's voice and the vision were received with joy and subsequently under-girded with prayer and a request of God for guidance. Residing at, 6/04/1966 - 5/30/1975: Secondary Education Kennedy Catholic, 6/04/1966 - 6/03/1970: Weekend Asst. She said that while at a camp site, Roemele told him a fourth boy to shower after swimming. They beat his body, slapped his face and spanked him. One victim is well-documented by the ministry. The victim indicated the sexual abuse stopped only when Dorsch was transferred from All Saints when the victim was in eighth grade. Summary: A long-time female partner of a malevictimwhodied of a drug overdose in 2012 verified a letter that he wrotewherein he detailed his abuse at the hands of Graham which started when he was 9. Solid Rock has a sanctuary resembling a theater, complete with balcony, a gymnasium with electronic scoreboards, a weight room for the Firm Believers exercise group, a separate childrens church, a racquetball court and a coffee bar where people can buy the Bishops books, CDs, DVDs and other merchandise. Summary:The Diocese of Allentown became aware of Father Andrew Ulincy's sexual abuse of children in 1981. Before ending the letter, Cofenas wrote, "I know you want to protect me and I appreciate your concern for me, but I ask you to consider the possibility of my staying at the Mount.". On July 1, 1987, Hoehl was appointed as a chaplain at Shadyside Hospital. The victim and some friends were watching videos with Wellinger late into the night and they all fell asleep on the floor. And asthe victim was getting ready to leave, Shields told him, "Let this be our little secret.". The victim was 16 -years -old at the time. The man made multiple reports in 1997, 2002 and 2007. During several incidents in the late 1970s, Sinclair would often ticle the boy, but did not sexually abuse him at that time. He began by massaging the victim's shoulders and working his way down to the victim's waistline. The victim, who was 35 at the time of the report, said he was 10 years old when the first assault started. St. Peter, New Kensington, PA, 8/17/1977: Mother of Sorrows, Murrysville, PA. During confession, a 10 year old boy said Maher asked him if he masterbated, got a hard on and how big his penis was. When confronted with the fact that the victim traveled to St. Annes to confront him, Silvers became vague and evasive. Upon his release from prison, Yarrosh was still a priest. Several other victims saidCasteluccisexually abused them overanumberofyears. Smith resigned on January 20, 1984. The victim sought acknowledgement from the church that they had received the letter and expressed a desire to know if Schanz was still alive and whether or not he was still victimizing individuals. Their younger brother told them that he and Krawczyk would frequently get high and drunk together. In 1990, two parents alleged that Madaj sexually molested their son when he was nine or 10. Copper agreed to retire, and the church and the victim came to an agreement where the Diocese would pay for the victim's past and future therapy and medication and also pay off $19,530 of the victim's personal debt. Summary: In a memorandum dated November 17, 2000, a woman reported that Wilt made unwanted advances and embraced and kissed her on her mouth. No background checks or reviews were taken. Even after an "official" ruling from the Vatican that he was no longer a priest in good standing, Cipolla continued to perform masses and to present himself as a priest in good standing, even though he was advised in person, several times, that he was barred from doing these things. Learn More Contact Us 6959 Warm Springs Road Midland, GA 31820 info@solidrock.com 706-568-0039 Copyright 2023, Solid Rock Church. He stated that O'Malley provided him with alcohol and then, after he went to bed, O'Malley got into bed with him, removed his shorts, and fondled his genitals. After meeting with representatives from the Diocese, it was decided that this victim's family would be provided with funds for counseling. Lazar initially denied the allegation, stating the family was "troubled" and was singling him out. The boysmother saidthat before a scheduled preliminary hearing, the prosecution allowed an attorney for the Diocese to question the boys. The victim never told his wife why he could not hug or kiss his own children, who were boys. Although the courts have ruled against them, the children continue to claim Darlene abused her position as executrix of Perrys estate to deny them money while enriching herself and her immediate family. He reported that he had been abused by several priestsin the course ofhis life, including a priest whom he knew as "Father Tom.". Disclaimer: I am NOT advocating discussion that is entirely bigoted in nature. Summary: Areviewofinformation received fromtheDioceseofAllentown indicates thatthechurchwasawareofFather ThomasJ.Bender's predatory behavior asearly as1972,whenBenderwascaughtinacar withamale studentfrom NativityHigh School, where Benderwasassigned. Their relationship was close enough that other children in her class would tease her that she was sleeping with a priest. The abuse lasted two or threeyears. Crowley died in 2006. Berlin, NJ 08009. Darlene was from a strict Pentecostal upbringing that forbade women from cutting their hair and using makeup. Summary: An allegation from a John Doe was made in 2014 for sexual abuse of children. Schanz began to wrestle the boy and grab his body. Wolk was sent to St. Luke Institute in Maryland for treatment. At this point, the victim stopped Shields. Sabas also abused the victim while in the corridor of his school and after the victim served Mass as an altar boy. Residential treatment was recommended and the Diocese placed Armstrong on administrative leave. The boy was identified as one of three boys Sredzinski was, according to the community, too-often seen with. The victim alleged that during these "wrestling" sessions he was sodomized by Murphy. Summary: This group of nine priests contained specific complaints with allegations including offenses against children as young as five years old, some reports made as recently as 2017. ", Cofenas went on to write: "I am deeply sorry for letting you down again. Another memorandum in 2003 noted Wilt denied kissing eighth grade girls on the lips and inappropriately touching adult women. March 2000 July 2000: Church of the Immaculate Conception, Taylor, Pa. July 2000 November 2004: Immaculate Conception, St. John the Baptist, Taylor, Pa. November 2004 February 2008: St. Thomas More, Lake Ariel, Pa. February 2008 July 2009: Nativity of Our Lord Church, Scranton, July 2009- September 2009: Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, Sept. 2009 July 2010: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, St. John the Evangelist, Scranton, July 2010 November 2010: Immaculate Conception, Scranton, November 2010 April 2014: St. Peters Cathedral, Scranton, June 1955 October 1955: St. Matthews, East Stroudsburg. High School, Pottsville, PA, 6/1989 - 2/2002: St. Richard, Barnesville, PA, 6/1989 - 3/2002: Marian High School, Tamaqua, PA, 2002: Resigned and ordered to refrain from public ministry, 5/21/1966-6/01/1966: Ordained in Cathedral of St. Cathedral of Siena, Allentown, PA. by Bishop McShea, 6/1/1966 - 6/1/1966: St. Peter, Reading, PA, 6/1/1966 - 3/27/1969: Secretary Tribunal, Diocese of Allentown, 7/9/1969 - 11/1/1969: Regional Director, Spanish Apostolate, Berks County, PA, 11/1/1969 - 1/1/1970: Council of Priests -Diocesan Consultors, 1/1/1970 - 10/12/1971: Executive Dire. Bauer denied providing alcohol to any minors. After addressing the incident, the Diocese reimbursed the victim $32,000 for his counseling. Her mother found the notes and reported Justi to his superior. On April 4, 1988, Rigney wrote a 23 page document to Welsh after allegations were made that Rigney "stroked a female minor's vagina." 06/1987 - 03/1994:St. Paul, Allentown; Diocesan Tribunal; 06/1998 - 01/2000: Catholic University of America; Divine Word College, 5/27/1960 - 3/12/1963: Annunciation B.V.M., Shenandoah, PA, 3/12/1963 - 3/26/1968: St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 3/26/1968 - 12/119/69: St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, PA, 12/1/1969 - 8/24/1970: St. Jane Frances, Easton, PA, 8/24/1970 - 4/4/1972: Notre Dame High School, Easton, PA. 4/4/1972 - 6/20/1972: St. Jane Frances, Easton, PA; 6/20/1972 - 6/11/1973: St. Jane Frances, Easton, PA, 6/11/1973 - 6/14/1974: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, PA, 6/14/1974 - 6/17/1975: St. Mary, St. Clair, PA, 6/17/1975 - 7/1/1978: Nativity B.V.M. Pierce said further he was in love with the victim. The church website says the athletic facilities and an arcade room are available to tithing members.. The abuse at the hands of Ganster lasted for over one and a half years and all happened in St. Joseph's Rectory. Although the teen did not see any lotion, he felt Wolk put something wet over his neck. Tucci pulled them both down and made skin to skin contact. Royer would kiss the victim and the kissing progressed to molestation. Summary:The Diocese of Harrisburg's restricted file for Deacon Donald "Tim" Hackman contained a resignation letter dated January 22, 1999, and a Decree dated February 3, 1999. Demsheroffered to look at the rash, and the victim remembered being inDemsher'srectory office with his pants down. Another victim came forward years later, writing the diocese a letter from prison. During this vulnerable period, Deakin assumed a prominent role in her life, being both her friend and confidant. Thevictim attempted to talk to another priest and was told that he should be ashamed of himself. The Diocese granted him residence at St. Francis Villa in Orwigsburg. 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