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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. Guiliani told the victim she deserved to be "cared for and loved.". Smith stated that all of his victims were boys, some as young as seven. Not only does it terribly hurt too many people financially, emotionally and spiritually; it destroys the image of what God says is His relationship between Himself and the church. Pastor, Sacred Heart, Peckville, PA, 1/1994 - 7/2000: Chaplain, Little Flower Manor, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 7/2000 - 7/2004: Pastor, St. Francis Xavier, Friendsville, PA St. Patrick, Middletown, PA and, St. Thomas the Apostle, Little Meadows, PA, 11/2004 - 6/2005: Asst. On Jan. 31, 2012, a third victim reported that he was sexually abused byDzermejkoin the late 1980's when he was 15 to 16 years of age. That assignment was made permanent in June 1990. We desire to help people grow closer to God, to serve our community and to strengthen families and relationships. Summary:In a letter to the Vatican dated July 7, 1977, Vallimont requested laicization. Summary: Cautela was alleged to have inappropriately touched three young boys during the times that he respectively served as pastor of Our Lady of Joy, St. Norbert, Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Holy Redeemer. These sexual assaultsreportedly includedoral and anal sex. Their mother knew, but never said anything. The sexual abuse was reported to have occurred when the victim was twelve years old and continued for several years. The victim she felt she had a legitimate romantic relationship with Pierce, and was jealous of another female from Jeannette with whom Pierce had a sexual relationship with. The victim made his history of abuse known to Trautman in 2003 and obtained an attorney. He was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with at least five victims. Bishop Hannon directed Dorsey to report to hospice and for his faculties to be withdrawn. All Rights Reserved. The Diocese paid for or reimbursed the family for the mans drug treatment and funeral expenses. He was sentenced to a 15 -year suspended prison sentence and five years of probation. 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. Summary: In September 2002, Bishop James C. Timlin received a letter from a man who reported he had been sexually abused bi Angelo when he was 14 and while Angelo was at Mater Delorosa in the early 1960s. Trautman offered the victim counseling services. Summary: In 1971, a priest reported that Houston and a minor female were observed going into a motel room late at night on multiple occasions. The victim complied and attended four hypnosis sessions with Zmijewski at his residence. While on an overnight camping trimp, Shannon shared his blanket with the victim, and once under the blanket, Shannon fondeled the victims genitals underneath his clothing. He then fondled her. Summary: The diocese received a letter in June 1967 that revealed Roemele was engaged in sexual misconduct with four different young boys. Summary:The Diocese of Erie was first aware of Father William Presley's sexual abuses as early as November 1987, during his assignment as Pastor of St. Agnes. In 1989, a priest received a letter from a parishioner that listed a number of problems that the parish was having with Wellinger, including giving drugs and alcohol to teens teens in the parish have been warned by their parents about drugs from Father and young men staying at the parish house. She was in a new school and was experiencing unhappiness. In 2010, Patil requested that he be allowed to return to the Diocese and exercise his public ministry. The parents of a boy had approached him to report that their son stated he "was touched by Monsignor Lorei" in the early 1980's. During an incident, Lesniak invited him to stay for an overnight social for the altar boys and when he arrived at the rectory, he realized he was the only boy to attend. In 1994, a man came to see Siler to confront him about molesting him as a child. The church allocates no less than 20 percent of its revenues to mission work outside the church, including churches in the Philippines and an orphanage in Brazil, Carter said. He advised that he had requested that CNN and 60 Minutes accompany him. A man reported to the diocese that Maher sexually abused him when he was a boy. There is no evidence that the solicitation resulted in any criminal charges. Another memorandum in 2003 noted Wilt denied kissing eighth grade girls on the lips and inappropriately touching adult women. Summary: In 1980, McCormick received a letter from a parishioner who advised that Flanagan was sleeping in sleeping bags with young boys. Vaughn calmly left the home. The abuse was reported to the Provincial of the Carmelites, Father Michael Kissane, in October 2007. 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." Pastor, St. Thomas, Archbald, PA, 3/1945 - 6/1945: Asst. 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. Internet rumors have it that Lawrence, a rancher, got rich by smuggling bags of cocaine inside the body cavities of his horses. She said the rumors about drug involvement by the Bishops started then. While assigned to St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Cofenas wrote a letter to Bishop McShea dated April 6, 1981. He reported that he had been abused by several priestsin the course ofhis life, including a priest whom he knew as "Father Tom.". It is unknown if the Diocese ever informed law enforcement officials about Hannon's conduct. He said that things happened, but he was reluctant to talk about anything else. This victim said that Cautela first encouraged him to begin lifting weights at a nearby gym. As such, the Court must assess whether the State has a rational basis for both the 25-percent and 100-person limitations. Summary: Mahoneys file contained complaints regarding inappropriate publishing in the church bulletin and on his personal website. On another occasion, Tucci unbuttoned his pants and the victim's pants. 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. The female partner became aware of the abuse after the birth of her daughter when the victim refused to allow Graham to baptize baby. Pastor, St. Ignatius, Kingston, PA, 7/1996 - 1/1998: Administrator, Ascension, Williamsport, PA, 2/1998 - 7/1999: Chaplain, Marian Convent, Scranton, PA, 7/1999 - 1/2000: Asst. CNNs reporter talked to congregants in their cars as they were leaving the worship service, repeatedly asking a variation of the same two questions. He also reported abuse by Brother Hildebrand. 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. In was reported that in the summer of 1966, Murray, while in a social setting with the victim's family at the shore, allegedly fondled the young boy in the water and on shore. In light of the allegation, Adams' ministerial faculties werewithdrawnand he was sent to St. Michael's Community in St. Louis, Missouri for evaluation and treatment. The son informed them that Rhoden fondled him and performed oral sex over a number of months when he was 16 or 17 years old. 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. 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 stated that all of the assaults took place in Jerges car. Rush told the girl not to tell her mother because her mother would et the wrong impression. SUNDAYS 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM - WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM. SEE the attorney's judgment satisfaction and paid in full letter. In December 1985, a memorandum was written by Keeler that reported that Emala had been "accused of being overly and overtly familiar with certain boys" by parents in St. Peter's parish. Summary: Dzermejkowas reported to have had inappropriate contact with several young boys, conduct which included anal and oral sexual assaults of young minors. The victim later revealed it was Farry. Ketcham was officially charged with two counts of sexual abuse of minors. At the time police contacted him, Deakin was on a leave of absence from his Order and the priesthood. 6/21/1989-10/05/1992: Chaplain, part-time, Our Lady of Sacred Heart High School, 6/21/1989-10/05/1992: Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph, Coraopolis, PA, 10/05/1992-10/26/1992: Administrator, St. Philip Neri, Donora, PA, 10/26/1992-6/30/1997: Team Ministry -Moderator, Our Lady of the Valley, Donora, PA, 6/30/1997-5/17/2002: Pastor, St. James, Sewickley, PA, 7/05/2002: Withdrew from active priestly ministry; Retired, 5/1963-5/1964: St. Joseph, Mt. Calvary, Erie, PA, 1987: Chaplain, Mercyhurst College for Religious women, 6/11/1960 - 9/01/1967: Parochial Vicar, St. Luke, Erie, PA, 3/30/1961 - N/A: Chaplain, Erie County T.B. Lawrence, who hails from tiny Zag, Ky., already was dealing in horses. The victim told Johnson he was going to also report the abuse to the police. Hedwig Cluster, Erie, PA, 2004- Present: Privately employed; not functioning as a Priest, 6/16/1967-8/31/1986: Secondary Education, Cathedral Preparatory., Erie Facility, 6/16/1967-6/03/1970: Weekend Asst., St. Stanislaus, Erie, PA, 6/03/1970-8/31/1986: Weekend Asst., St. Hedwig, Erie, PA, 8/31/1986-10/01/1988: Health Leave, Other, 10/01/1988-6/30/1994: Administrator, St. Philip (Crossingville) Edinboro, PA, 6/30/1994-5/04/2000: Pastor, St. Philip (Crossingville) Edinboro, PA, 5/04/2000-6/29/2006: Pastor, St. Philip (Crossingville) Edinboro, PA (Reappointed 2nd 6 yr. term), 6/30/2006-8/31/2012: Pastor, St. Philip (Crossingville) Edinboro, PA (Reassigned 3rd 6 yr. term), 9/01/2012-4/28/2013: Pastor, St. Philip Crossingville) Edinboro, PA (Reappointed 4th 6 Yr. term), 7/26/1964 - 6/3/1970: Secondary Education Venango Christian, High School, Oil City, PA, 7/26/1964 - 6/3/1970: Weekend Assistant, St. Stephen's, Oil City, PA, 6/3/1970 - 9/8/1970: Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Conneaut Lake, PA, 6/3/1970 - 9/8/1970: Resident, St. Stephen's Rectory, Oil City, PA, 9/8/1970 - 12/6/1978: Parochial Vicar, Erie, St. John the Baptist, 12/6/1978 - 1/27/1983: Pastor, Holy Cross Church, Brandy Camp, PA, 1/27/1983 - 6/30/1990: Pastor, St. Patrick, Erie, PA, 3/1/1990 - 5/4/1990: Health Leave, Guest House, Rochester, MN, 6/30/1990 - 1/6/1992: Pastor, St. Patrick, Erie, PA, 1/6/1992 - 12/31/2003: Director of RCIA, Diocesan Office, Erie, PA, 1/6/1992 - 2/4/1994: Resident, Blessed Sacrament, Erie, PA, 2/4/1994 - 3/27/2004: Resident, St. Joseph/Bread of Life, Erie, PA, 4/10/1996 - 10/1/1996: Chaplain, Soldiers & Sailors Home, 11/17/1996 - 5/8/1997: Weekend Assistant, St. Patrick, Erie, PA, 11/22/1996 - 12/31/2003: Director of Activities/Coming Millennium, Diocesan Office, Erie, PA, 1/1/04 - 5/25/2005: Retired, Priest Retirement Residence, Erie, PA, 1972-1973: Our Lady of Peace Friary, Beaver Falls, PA, 1978-1979: Beaver Falls Friary, Beaver Falls, PA, 1988-1994: St. Augustine' s, West Allis, WI, 1995-2005: St. Anthony's Friary, Chicago, IL, 9/1981 - 9/1985: Pastor, Our Lady of Peace, Erie, PA, 6/09/1962 - 8/29/1968: Faculty, Venango Christian High. 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