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A man reported to the diocese that Maher sexually abused him when he was a boy. Pastor, St. John Evangelist, Susquehanna, PA, 10/1960 - 3/1964: Asst. In 2005, the staff noted his discharge from a halfway house that he did not successfully complete the program and was at a high risk for re-offending. His victims of choice were 18 to 25 year old men in high school or in seminary. Summary: On April 21, 1991, the Diocesereceived a complaint that O'Malley was having young people spend too much time at the St. Conrad rectory. He was sent to Kentucky to spend time in a rehab facility. The president of the St. Pius Parish Council wrote to thePittsburgh Diocesein May 1984 about receiving several complaints about Krystons negative attitude, his lack of concern for the Parish, and his seemingly strong interest in young women.. 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. In 1994, Wellinger was stopped by officers for driving under the influence of alcohol. A statement from the Superior of the Precious Blood Order in 1995 said I am of the opinion that Father Herber is of good character and reputation. In 2012, a woman reported she was molested by Herber, and since the womans sister has also alleged Herber abused her. While awaiting an investigation, Ensey travelled to Canada where it was learned he was active in a Catholic Church. On May 5, 2010, a 44-year-old female victim made a complaint to the Diocese of sexual abuse at the hands of Uhrig when she was 13 years old and attended the seventh grade at St. Anthony school in Easton. Pastor, St. Nicholas, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 12/1981 - 9/1984: Pastor, St. Martin of Tours, Jackson, PA, 9/1984 - 9/1987: Pastor, St. Boniface, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 9/1987 - 7/1990: Pastor, St. Therese, Shavertown, PA, Resigned as pastor, St. Therese, 8/1991 - 1/2001: Chaplain, Holy Family Residence, Scranton, PA, 1/2001 - 2/2001: Chaplain, Mercy Center Convent, Dallas, PA, 2/2001 - 6/2002: St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home, Elmhurst, PA, 5/1972 - 3/1973: Asst. Deakinsaid heended the relationship when he fell in love with another woman. She said that while at a camp site, Roemele told him a fourth boy to shower after swimming. Pastor, St. Patrick, Milford, PA, St. Ann's, Tobyhanna, PA, 9/1953 - 10/1955: Asst. The Board then recommendedMcllvanebe restored to priestly ministry. The woman said community harassment from Cipollas supporters got so bad, the family moved out of state. In April of 1985, Murray was charged by the Pennsylvania State Police with one count each of indecent assault and corruption of minors. These seminarians were all male, eighteen to twenty-three-yearolds, when Muroski would counsel them. The boy further reported that Fitzgerald exposed himself in the Pittsburgh International Airport chapeland alsohad the boy perform oral sex on him "maybe half a dozen times." Ferraldo admitted to that allegation. The male reported that between 1973 and 1977,McIIvaneperformed oral sex on him at least 40 times per year and that he was always paid afterwards with money from the parish donations. Pastor, St. Mary, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 1/1946 - 9/1946: Asst. Summary: In 1994, an adult female informed Bishop James C. Timlin that she was sexually abused by Deviney when she was in high school. Slocum testified that in 1980 he had been reported to Monsignor Heberlein by a fellow priest for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a fourteen -year-old girl. Pastor, St. Patrick, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 9/1950 - 6/1952: Asst. Pastor, St. Francis, Nanticoke, PA, 1/1970 - 9/1970: Asst. The young girl's parents refused to give Kryston permission to take their daughter on the trip. The Rock Church is a diverse congregation of people who love Jesus. He was unable to be affectionate with his grandchildren. He stated thatDemsherhad "manipulated his penis until it was hard" and when he could no longer "stand it he ejaculated." Holy Trinity, Erie, PA Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 8/07/1989 - 11/19/1990: Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 8/07/1989 - 11/01/1994: Weekend Asst., St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/19/1990 - 11/01/1994: Administrator, St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/01/1994 - 11/03/1997: Administrator, St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/01/1994 - 8/01/1995: Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 1/26/1997 - 6/30/1999: Administrator, St. Theresa Shinglehouse, 11/0319/97 - 7/31/2001: Pastor with residence, St. Raphael, Eldred, PA, 8/01/2001 - 4/01/2011:Pastor with residence, Our Mother of, 8/01/2001-4/01/2011: Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi, 06/16/1967-08/15/1967: Our Lady of Peace, Erie, 09/15/1967-06/03/1970: Sacred Heart, Erie, 06/03/1970-02/12/1971: St. Patrick, Franklin, 02/12/1971-07/16/1972: Notre Dame, Hermitage, 07/16/1972-06/23/1978: St John the Baptist, Erie, 06/23/1978-06/01/1981: St. Cosmas and St. Damian, Punxsutawney, 06/01/1981-10/23/1984: St. Mary of the Assumption, Frenchville, 03/08/1984 03/08/1989: Presbyterian Council, Erie, 10/23/1984-02/05/1985: St. Joseph, DuBois, 02/05/1985-03/12/1985: St. Hippolyte, Guys Mills, 08/08/1985-09/16/1985: St. Joseph, Mt. It occurred sometime between 1979 and 1984. On October 8, 1987, Wellinger provided alcohol and drugs to an 18-year-old parishioner, who then had a bad reaction to the drugs and was taken to a hospital for treatment. There was no abuse reported. Service Times Pastor, St. Paul, Scranton, PA, Summa, 6/1932 - 9/1932: Asst. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This occurred when he was a minor. He is required to permanently register as a convicted sex offender and pay a $25,000 fine. Pastor, St. Mary, Old Forge, PA, 9/1968 - 11/1976: Chaplain, St. Mary's Villa, Elmhurst, PA, 11/1976 - 6/1990: In Residence, St. Boniface, Williamsport, PA, 5/1973 - 9/1977: Asst. Click on a book image below to read any Volume using any responsive web browser. Summary:The Diocese of Allentown became aware of Father Andrew Ulincy's sexual abuse of children in 1981. Pastor, Holy Trinity, Hazleton, PA, 2/1938 - 6/1943: Pastor, St. Michael's, Forest City, PA, 6/1943 - 9/1959: Pastor, Holy Trinity, Simpson, PA, 9/1959 - 1/1970: Pastor, St. Joseph's, Nanticoke, PA, 1/1970 - 9/1979: Pastor, St. Joseph's, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 9/1979 - 8/1991: Pastor Emeritus, St. Joseph's, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 7/1946 - 6/1948: Asst. Summary: In April 2012, an adult male allegedPindelinappropriately touched him when he was between 13 and 15from 1957through 1960 in Allegheny County and Butler County. On June 22, 1994, Huff was arrested and charged with several crimes in Lawrence Countyfor conduct that occurred when he was a priest at St. Anthony's. Solid Rock Ministries in Mobile, Alabama. The victim made his history of abuse known to Trautman in 2003 and obtained an attorney. When confronted with the fact that the victim traveled to St. Annes to confront him, Silvers became vague and evasive. Summary: Documents provided by the diocese revealed that Spangenberg was involved with at least two children, possibly more. Burchiantiadmitted to having had a sexual relationship with him over theyears, butdisputed the number of times it occurred. Summary:The Diocese of Erie personnel file for Father Jan Olowin contained a document entitled "Summary of Phone Conversation." Dellamalva told the victim to close his eyes and meditate, at which point he performed oral sex on him. Bostwick fondled the boy's genitals while the boy was sleeping overnight. This information was provided to Murphy in November 1987. He stated that he was incarcerated as a result of crimes that he had committed under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Rev. In February 1986, Rock was placed on "sick leave.He was sent to a Chancery for evaluation and the staff later reported back to the diocese, Heis no longer capable of functioning in a responsible work situation, and his life is unmanageable.. At his worst, he was drinking a half gallon of vodka per day in the hopes that his drinking would kill him. 10/29/1997 - 4/04/1998: Board of Seton Manor, Inc. 4/4/1998 - 3/25/1999: Nativity B.V.M. The victim reported that he stayed the night at Gillespie's residence on several occasions. Pastors Steve & Vivian Coronado. No further details regardingwhere he served were provided. Hildebrand then attempted to fondle him sexually. The boysmother saidthat before a scheduled preliminary hearing, the prosecution allowed an attorney for the Diocese to question the boys. Spangenberg was reassigned to a retirement home in Florida shortly after. He kissed her later that month. I asked if she knew that he sexually abused them and she said no, but she knew that they came to the rectory to sleep overnight.. Residing at, 6/04/1966 - 5/30/1975: Secondary Education Kennedy Catholic, 6/04/1966 - 6/03/1970: Weekend Asst. A different woman came forward in 2016 and said that her brother was also sexually abused. The victim described this night as a "blackout" and "confusing." According to the mother, the prosecutor told her that if she signed to expunge the charges against Cipolla and he "does it again" within 10 years, "we can bring those charges back up." He stated that in April 1978, a friend came out to tell him that a girl was in trouble in Hoehl' s office. In 1990, Wolk plead guilty in Allegheny County court to four counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and to corruption of minors. Somma was evaluated at the St. Luke Institute in February 1988. Pawlaczyk then sat on the victim's buttocks,wearing no clothes,while he massaged him. Ministry, St. Mark's Seminary, Erie, PA, 5/05/1979 - 7/19/1994: Pastor, St. Joseph, Warren, PA, 3/19/1991 - 8/01/1994: Sp. The report said that several complaints from reputable parents talked about questionable procedures during interviews of high school boys and he was alleged to fondle, caress and touch them. During an interview with another priest, Steffen said he sometimes sat the boys on a couch and gave them a gesture of friendliness., Summary: The diocese received the following accusations from different parties about Vaughn. A male said that Romero and Bauer would provide him alcohol and encourage him to drink it. Pastor, St. Paul, Scranton, PA, 6/1953 - 6/1954: Asst. In 2013, a second victim said Sanesi sexually abused him at St. Joseph Hall beginning in 1962. In 2006, the victims therapist wrote the diocese saying, the man has had two suicide attempts, several flashbacks, anxiety and panic attacks. According to the victim, once he entered high school,Pindelhad senior boys threaten and beat him up so that he would not disclose the prior sexual contact. Staff Writer Denise Wilson contributed to this report. On Jan. 11, 2013, law enforcement officers executed a warrant to searchDzermejko' s rooms at St. John Vianney Manor. Pastor, Annunciation, Williamsport, PA, 9/1929 - 1/1932: Studies - Catholic University, 1/1932 - 9/1938: Chaplain, & Teacher, Marywood College, Scranton, PA, 9/1938 - 6/1944: Chaplain, St. Joseph Children and Maternity Hospital, Scranton, PA, 6/1944 - 9/1951: Pastor, St. Catherine, Moscow, PA, 9/1951 - 9/1952: Administrator, St. Summary:The Grand Jury heard testimony from and about five members of the same family that Tome had abused in the 1970s. Rigney's letter was in response to a letter sent to the Allentown Diocese from a relative of the victim. During that time, Justi was a patient and she gave him a sponge bath. He said sometimes Maloney still invited him into the rectory. The report further disclosed that when Chatt was assigned to St. Albert's, he had sexual contact for a few months with a 15 -year -old from that parish. He said Maloney would sometimes invite him into the rectory to sit and talk. One of Boltons victim would file a lawsuit and received a settlement of $100,000. Pastor, St. Rose of Lima, Carbondale, PA, 6/1982 - 7/1983: Asst. Pastor, St. Patrick, Scranton, PA, 6/1967 - 9/1967: Asst. Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2264 or tbeyerlein@Dayton DailyNews.com. On one occasion, Lorei invited him into the rectory and into his bedroom. That victim would go on to become a priest himself and appeared in front of the grand jury to tell his story. The son told her that he had an accident and she did not ask further questions. We are not shaking hands or greeting members with hugs. One year later, the church paid the victim's family a settlement in the amount of of $25,000. A diocesan employee said Spisak had written her a note that he was going to St. Lukes for evaluations, but that he hadnt done anything wrong in the past or in the present. She said that she started to feel uncomfortable about the attention he gave her son, and that her son would often leave when Spisak was expected to arrive. Immediately after the incident, the victim asked Murphy what he was doing and, according to the victim, Murphy sat on the floor and began to cry. Sweeney is presently awaiting trial in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. Pierce said further he was in love with the victim. The boy was identified as one of three boys Sredzinski was, according to the community, too-often seen with. Two other male victims reported similar incidents. A Secular Franciscan Brother reported to the diocese that Maher hugged, kissed him on the lips and stuck his tongue in the victims mouth. 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