The male stated that his father was a heroin addict and his mother was a prostitute. In 2013, a second victim said Sanesi sexually abused him at St. Joseph Hall beginning in 1962. The man stated that the assaults began with Thomas fondling him, then progressed to anal penetration. Court records said Trott fondled and masturbated at least four of his victims, and massaged and performed oral sex on an additional eight. The victim said the abuse occurred from age 13 or 14 until age 17 in the 1970's. Tamilowski reportedly said even if he told his parents what he had done, they would not believe him. I tell people if Im a drug dealer Im very successful because Ive lived on a hill for 22 years and Ive never been arrested, Lawrence said. When confronted by the diocese, Rush retired. On April 27, 2005, Yarrosh entered a plea of guilty to charges of theft and possession of child pornography. He is required to permanently register as a convicted sex offender and pay a $25,000 fine. 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. He said Allen sat with him and others in a circle naked where they all masturbated. The victim said that the nun, whose name was unknown, had helped Thomas in some of the sexual assaults. They said it was their duty to stay open. Yarrosh continued in residence at the motel until August 8, 2005, at which time he was incarcerated in Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville. She said she and a friend stopped by the rectory to talk to Conmy, and got into a car with him. In 2010, a psychologist reported seeing the victim since 2007 and treated him for PTSD symptoms. After reviewing church records, it was in all likelihood that another priest was the parish priest at the time when the abuse occurred, and advised that the church would conduct more research. The victims from the family were ages 12 years old and younger. The victim explained that she sought counseling from Wilt because she was being sexually abused by her father at the time. Summary: In 1980, McCormick received a letter from a parishioner who advised that Flanagan was sleeping in sleeping bags with young boys. No other information about that victim was provided. In 2007, the last year for which complete IRS records are available, Darlene Bishop Ministries made more than $1.3 million and paid salaries of $75,00-$84,350 to three of the Bishops adult children, Lawrence Bishop II, Julie Hooks and Renee Kim. After the incident, he jumped out of the car and fled home. Bauer stated he would often "join them" since he enjoyed doing a good workout. You can imaginehow hard it is for me to write this letter-especially when you trusted me and released me to the Mount." The victim's mother advised him not to tell anyone of the incident and to stay away from Shields. Summary: In May 2014, four adult males reported that they were abused by Brother William Hildebrand, who was a member of the Marianist Order. In 1982, the woman was working at a physical therapy facility in Ambridge when Justi arrived as a patient. The boy noted that Spangenberg was a really sick guy he would have person urinate and defecate on him.. Pastor, Ascension, Williamsport, PA, 9/1966 - 9/1967: Asst. Summary: In 1994, a boy alleged Shank molested his brother, himself and five altar boys. He attributed his substance abuse problem to the sexual abuse that he had endured at the hands of Schanz years prior. Summary: Mahoneys file contained complaints regarding inappropriate publishing in the church bulletin and on his personal website. The report, more than 800 pages long, lists the name of 301 priests and provides details into specific accusations. The boy told his mother and father about the abuse, and neither told anyone. The victim did not want to bring a suit against the church. The grand jury later learned one of the victims later died by suicide. Penn, PA, 1/1992 - 6/1992: Sick Leave (The Servants of the Paraclete, New Mexico), 6/1992 - 1/1995: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, PA, 4/1994 - 1/1995: Sick Leave (The Servants of the Paraclete), 1/1995 - 2/1995: Notre Dame of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA, 2/1995 - 6/1995: St. Mary of the Assumption, Coaldale, PA, 6/1995 - 6/1999: Assisted with six parishes in Shenandoah, 1/1983 - 6/1986: St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 2/12/1988: Placed on Administrative leave, 4/13/1971 - 8/19/1975: Assistant Pastor, Notre Dame, Bethlehem, PA, 4/13/1971 - 2/4/1972: Associate Professor, Bethlehem Catholic High School, PA, 7/9/1973 - 10/10/1978: Regional Director, C.Y. These three victims ranged in age from 11 to 17. Pastor, St. Thomas, Archbald, PA, 3/1945 - 6/1945: Asst. I then spent five years with God's Spirit writing the Book of Edward. Summary: In 2003, in response to the John Jay College study on clergy sexual abuse, the Diocese of Erie acknowledged the existence of eight known victims of Hannon' s sexual assaults. Weekly Events Contact for info . The abuse included fondling, fellatio and intercourse. 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. : 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 victim was scared and complied until she was nude. On Feb. 5, 2014, a 64-year-old malereported that when he wasapproximately 12to 13 he would wrestle with McMahon. No charges were filed after the statute of limitations had expired. One of the players fell to his death from the roof of St. Anne. Pastor, St. Thomas More, Lake Ariel, PA, 3/1964 - 9/1968: Asst. At this point, Weber began to fondle the boys genitals. Lesniak forced the victim to perform oral sex on him. Van der Putten said he kissed the girl and caressed her breast. Pastor, St. Patrick, Milford, PA, St. Ann's, Tobyhanna, PA, 9/1953 - 10/1955: Asst. Kucan told the victim that if he ever told anyone about their relationship, his mother would lose her job in the school kitchen and he would be kicked out of school. During the ride, Fitzgerald touched the boy's genital area. Fitzgerald told him, "I know when your father isn't at home." The boy said Allen had sexual encounters with him on three occasions. Pastor, St. Peter, Wellsboro, PA, 9/1970 - 6/1977: Asst. Three complaints had been filed with the Butler County DA alleging sexual abuse byDiskin:on aboy inthe mid -1970s at a church in Butler; a girl in the mid -1970's atthesame church; and,aboy in 1976 to 1977 when the victim was 12 to 13. 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. The grand jury can infer that Persico outlined Olowin's offenses in this call and articulated the reason for the letter in greater detail. When confronted with the fact that the victim traveled to St. Annes to confront him, Silvers became vague and evasive. He reported Brennan took him to a drive-in movie and put his hands inside the victims pants. Tamaris admitted that he probably abused nine boys and young men. The Diocese provided the victim with financial help on September 9, 2016. Summary: On July 22, 2008, a 43-year-old man reported that in 1973 he was in the third grade at St. Richard's and served as an altar boy. This live event has not started yet. He described Ginder as "a physically abusive monster.". Summary: A 75-year-old man reported that he was groped by Nolan when he was 15-years-old as an altar boy. She stated that she followed Meder into his office and sat on his lap. He estimated that, in total, Dorsch assaulted him on 50 to 70 separate occasions. The victim was worried that the priest was not a pastor and could be out there harming other children., When Datillo spoke with two bishops on the matter, he said, until she gives her name, we have no credible evidence., Datillo and another priest met with Somma following another phone call from the victim in 1988, and Datillo concluded that Somma should not be removed from ministry based on his strong denial, sterling military career, the passage of time and the victims admitted psychiatric treatment.. Lorena was formerly married to Andrew Matthews for five years. He told the girl she had sex hair and while she was only 14, he told her she had the body of an 17 year old. Summary: In 2004, a priest had a discussion with a TV reporter who said they were preparing to do a story about a World War II veteran who said he was sexually abused by a priest 70 years earlier. The mother told the diocese and said that Romero bought her son all kinds of gifts, including a ski jacket. The diocese provided a letter of good standing and a form indicating ODonnells files had been reviewed and that"No accusations of misconduct have ever been made against him, nor has he ever been involved in any incident, to my knowledge, which has led to potential or public scandal;" and "To the best of my knowledge, he has never engaged in sexual behavior inconsistent with priestly celibacy, nor has he ever acted in an inappropriate manner with minors.". Other locations available as well. Consequently, with a continued walk of . They stated that Rebel would often drive their son home after CCD and, while the parents didnt know what was going on in the rides, it became clear from their sons level of emotion that sexual abuse may have occurred. He related that he would be pulled out of class byPindeland taken to the rectory where he would be sexual assaulted. She stated that O'Connell would ask her to stay behind and then invite her into his office where he would touch her inappropriately, French-kiss her and have her perform oral sex on him. Summary: In 1995, the diocese was informed of an incident where Rosetti hugged, French-kissed and inappropriate conversations about how far they should go. In 2014, Jeselnick sent a letter seeking suitability for ministry. She stated that she and a friend worked in the rectory at St. Gabriel on Mondays, counting the loose change from the Sunday services. She explained that she went to St.Pamphilustoplay and "Father Albert" always showed her a lot of attention. He stated that his reason for kissing her inappropriately was that he was trying to "recruit her for the convent." In 2006, avictim statedthat between 1975 and 1981, when he was about 14 years of age, Cautela molested him multiple times while on church property and at Bear Lake in Seven Springs. Peter and Paul, Hazelton; Transfiguration, West Hazelton, July 2009 March 2010: Episcopal Vicar of the Eastern Pastoral Region of the Diocese of Scranton, October 7, 2011: Dispensation from the clerical state, 6/1953 - 9/1954: Asst. After addressing the incident, the Diocese reimbursed the victim $32,000 for his counseling. Contact Us. Details regarding his allegations were not provided. The mans mother and father were not aware of the abuse until it was reported in 2009. In1988, Bevilacqua, who had become the Archbishop of Philadelphia, appointed Connor as assistant pastor of St. Matthew in Conshohocken, a parish with a grade school. The Rock Church Catania, Italy Via Simeto 22, Hangar 22, Catania. Summary:In 1969, when a man was 13 years old, he said Bach invited him on a boat. Smith had raped them anally and orally. Pastor, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 7/1994 - 7/1996: Director of Religious Formation, Seton Catholic High School, Pittston, PA, 7/1996 - 7/1998: Director of Religious Formation, Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 7/1998 - 7/2006: Holy Savior, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 6/2000 - 7/2006: Asst. She alleged Hower performed oral sex on her son. One year later, the church paid the victim's family a settlement in the amount of of $25,000. The woman said her boyfriends mother contacted the diocese to report the abuse, but no report about the allegation was made at that time. Later that month, Statnick confronted Sredinski with the information the mayor told him. The victim recalled the last time she had contact with Guiliani was when she was a freshman in college. According to the letter, Trautman called the District Attorney of Erie County to tell him of the situation and assure him of their compliance with the applicable standards and guidelines. Summary: It was reported that Luck anally raped a 15 year old boy while having overnight stays at a familys house. Smith stated that all of his victims were boys, some as young as seven. Summary: In 1993, Duggan was sent for a psychological evaluation and admitted to sexually abusing young children during the early days of his priesthood. He was then sent to see Sweeney. Summary:The Diocese of Allentown became aware of Father Bruno Tucci's abuse of children in 1991. Wuerl faced great scrutiny regarding Crowley' s departure by members of the parish and the media who loved Crowley and thought Wuerl had forced Crowley out. On Nov. 28, 2007, the Diocese sent the man$4,092.00 for monthly insurance premiums. Summary:Three known victims came forward indicating that they were sexually abused by Father Gerard Krebs. Summary: In 1997, the diocese received an allegation of sexual abuse against Pierce, stating the abuse began when the victim was 12 in 1968, and continued until she was about 20. These allegations included but were not limited toBurchianti: having anal or oral sex with them; inappropriately touching them; making suggestive comments to them; providing alcohol to them; allowing them to use drugs in the rectory; and inviting some to stay overnight to sleep in his bed with him. When the victim asked Bonner what he was doing, Bonner replied I am sorry I shouldnt have done that; Go back to bed. Bonner was also accused by a 47-year-old man that Bonner sexually abused him when he was 14-to-16 years old. Patil would invite the boys into his residence at the high school and play hide and seek with the boys. He reported that he was only 15 or 16 years of age at the time. On July 25, 1978, the victims' mother called the Pittsburgh Police Department and criminal charges were filed. On Dec. 14, 2007,the male's parents received a $10,000 check for emotional and financial hardship suffered. The Diocesan files received pursuant to subpoena contained no information on any of these victim's statuses or if any of them were offered counseling. Additionally, there is no indication that the Diocese offered any counselling to the victim. Pierce said further he was in love with the victim. Summary: The Diocese of Erie was first made aware of sexual abuse allegations against Joseph W. Jerge in early 1989. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to the Righting America blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Pastor, St. Ann, Williamsport, PA, 9/1984 - 9/1988: Pastor, SS Peter & Paul, Towanda, PA, 1/19/1990: Appointed Parochial Vicar, St. Ann, Naples, FL, 6/1954 - 10/1957: Asst. Pastor, St. Peter, Scranton, PA, 2/1986 - 9/1986: Administrator, Blessed Sacrament, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 9/1986 - 9/1987: Asst. Join us on Sunday Mornings at Marcus Parkwood Cinema, and see our website for current service times. By Art Levine On 03/02/17 at 8:00 AM EST. The victim stated that the abuse began when he was 6. In 1987,Benderwasputonaleaveofabsence. This school was operated by the Society of the Divine Word Missionaries in Girard. Read it., Its called values and liberty. He stated that while in fourth grade at St. Margaret Mary, he had been sent to the principal because of Misbehavior. Later in 2002, a second victim said that while watching XXX movies with Somma, Somma placed his hands down his own pants and talked about masturbation. A letter stated Trautman advised Jerge to consider both legal and canonical counsel. In 2007, a fourth victim reported he was sexually abused from 1983 through 1987 or 1988, starting when he was eight years old after his first Holy Communion picnic. In 2009, a man reported that when he was 15 or 16, he and Spangenberg engaged in many types of sexual encounters. Summary: On Feb. 8, 1994,a femaleallegedthat Kaczmarczyk had sexually abused her three nephews, ages 11, 14 and 15,at the rectory in Donoraand alsoat his home in Florida. Summary: In 2008, a 49-year-old female reported to the Diocese of Scranton that she was sexually assaulted by Conmey when she was 10. 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. His file noted that he had short sexual relationship with a 13 -year-old female parishioner. The grand jury's review of his files found very little documented evidence of his abuse of a teenager who was an alter server in his parish. Donlon did not know about Connors criminal background until he was contacted by anews reporterin 2002. On Jan. 10, 2014, a 63-year-old malereported that in the mid-1960s, when he wasapproximately 11to 14, he served as an altar boy at St.Pamphilus. While most other churches in the Dayton area including our own are abiding by Governor DeWines call for services to be cancelled and churchgoers to stay at home, Solid Rock has resolutely ignored this call. A letter dated 1965, Scherer wrote of his revelation of his nervous breakdown resulting from the relationship with the woman. 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. This would occur several days in a row, stop, and then begin again. A second daughter was abused from age five to 10 between 1958 and 1963. In 2004, it was reported that a father discovered that Chludzinski had molested his young son years ago during a camping trip. 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. Despite his criminal history, Connor was transferred to the Pittsburgh Diocese in 1985. High School, 8/20/1991 - 11/1/1993: Honorary Prelate of His Holiness, John Paul II, 11/1/1993 - 11/26/1996: South Schuylkill Deanery, 11/26/1996 - 5/3/1996: Dean of South Schuylkill Deanery (post was held until 11/26/99 in conjunction with the following duties/dates), 5/03/1996 - 10/29/1997: Diocesan Negotiating Team. He could not resume doing any of these things until he obtained a church - approved evaluation. Clay, who was staying at a St. John property, was also accused. Pastor, St. Francis, Scranton, PA, 1/1953: Suffered aneurysm, Confined to hospital, 1/1954 - 5/1960: Resident, St. Michael's School for Boys, Hoban Heights, PA, 9/1966 - 9/1968: Asst. In 1991, Jerge had a meeting with several members of the clergy where concern was voiced about him violating his post-care contract. The man made multiple reports in 1997, 2002 and 2007. Summary: In 2005, a man sent an email to the diocese reporting he had been subject to inappropriate sexual contact by Copper between 1981 and 1982. Summary: A parent reported that Kayda was having inappropriate online communications with their minor daughter on Facebook. Brueknerewas among the priests at St. Joseph during thattime periodwhen Greensburg was part of the Pittsburgh Diocese. Marsico fondled the victim and slept naked in the same bed with him. Pastors Steve & Vivian Coronado. Catherine Parish,Wireton, PA, 6/26/1952 - 6/15/1955: St. George, South Side, PA, 6/16/1955 - 10/05/1955: Holy Trinity, McKeesport, PA, 10/06/1955 -4/10/1960: Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 4/11/1960 - 5/30/1961: Our Lady of Consolation, Nemacolin/St. He stated that from 1972, when he was a 14-year-old freshman at Quigley High School, until 1979, when he was a senior at Duquesne University, Hoehl fondled his genitals and they performed mutual masturbation and oral sex on each other on a regular basis. According to the victim, Armstrong would drive him [the victim] and a "hustler" far out Route 28 to Route 8, the Red Belt, towardShalerTownship up a winding road, always late night around 11:00 PM to midnight. Beeman admitted the abuse he did to this victim, and other women also came forward describing instances of abuse by him. IRS forms show Parker made $80,500 from Answering the Call in 2008. It was during this time that Piatkowski would play with the victim's penis until he had an orgasm. He would visit her in the hospital regularly and they became very close. 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. The boys helped her retrieve her clothes and wanted to get her out of the office as quickly as possible. Tucci tickled him and put his hands down the back of the victim's pants. He later received a check in the amount of $10,000 to help with his additional expenses. These sexual abuses, as reported to the Diocese, involved two victims and spanned nearly sixteen years. Pastor, Annunciation, Williamsport, PA, 1/1992 - 6/1992: Asst. They stayed in a hotel room together and Marcinek sexually abused him on trips to Sea World and Geauga Lake amusement park in Ohio. He gave the boy full body massages and touched the boys penis. In 2013, the son contacted the diocese to report questionable behavior from when he was a child. Pastor, St. Ann's, Freeland, PA, 9/1954 - 3/1964 Asst. 0., Bethlehem District, 8/19/1975 - 9/9/1976: Assistant, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem, PA, 9/9/1976 - 10/10/1978: St. Joseph, Easton, PA, 10/10/1978 - 6/15/1981: Assistant, St. Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring, PA, 10/10/1978 - 6/15/1981: American Catholic Overseas Aid Fund, 6/15/1981 - 5/4/1982: Pastor, St. Joseph, Frackville, PA, 9/18/1981 - 4/2919/1986: Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. James, 2/1/1982 - 5/4/1982: Returned as Pastor, St. Joseph, Frackville, PA, 9/7/1982 - 1/18/1983: Assistant, St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 10/01/1982 - 7/25/1983: Catholic Student Advisor, Penn State University Campus Ministry, 1/18/1983 - 4/29/1986: Pastor, SS. The Diocese agreed to cover the cost of tuition for his daughters to attend Catholic school. (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. The abuse continued for one year. For those who already know Him, we are here to support one another in our spiritual growth and serve together to reach others with the same love and grace that was extended . The grand jury notes that the use of euphemisms was constant throughout the Dioceses of Pennsylvania, but particularly apparent in the case of Graff. Pastor, Our Lady of Peace, Erie, PA, 7/05/1979 - 8/28/1981: Faculty, Cathedral Preparatory. Pastor, St. John the Apostle, HI, 7/18/1980 - 6/1/1981: Associate Pastor, St. Cattistus, Kane, PA, 6/01/1981: Associate Pastor, St. Elizabeth, Aiea, HI, 4/26/1984: Holy Trinity Church, Honolulu, HI, 7/17/1984: Incardinated into Diocese of Hawaii, 10/20/2003 - 1/16/2006: Residence at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Diocese of, Unknown Dates: Pastor St. Titus Church in Titusville, PA, 1920s: Pastor at unknown church in East Brady, PA, 8/01/1997 - N/A Catholic University, Faculty, Washington, DC, 5/18/1951 -6/30/1952: Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface, Erie, PA, 6/30/1952- 5/23/1959: Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist, Erie, PA, 5/23/1959 - 8/29/1964: Parochial Vicars, St. Joseph, Oil City, PA, 8/29/1964 6/03/1970: Pastor, St. Hippolyte, Guys Mills, PA, 6/30/1970 - 12/04/1989: Pastor, St. Callistus, Kane, PA, 12/04/1989 - 6/14/1991: Parochial Vicar, St. John the Evangelist, Girard, PA, 6/14/1991 - 9/01/1992: Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier, McKean, PA, 9/01/1992 2006: St. Patrick's Retirement Resident, Erie, PA, 5/01/1976: Associate, Our Lady of the Americas, Conneaut, PA, 6/03/1977: Granted full faculties of the Diocese of Erie, 9/06/1977: Faculty, Venango Christian HIGH SCHOOL w/residence at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Oil City, PA, 2/09/1987: Requests new assignment/residence. Berlin, NJ 08009. Galko admitted to the Diocesan Chancellor in 1984 to having sexual contact with a male parishioner who was eighteen at the time. They have ignored this even as the governor has called large church gatherings not a Christian thing to do in the midst of a pandemic, and even as the mayor of Monroe (where the church is located) has implored the church to halt in-person services. Pastor, St. Patrick, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 1/1931 - 9/1939: Asst. He also dismissed several incidents where the same janitor walked in on women and girls while they were using the bathroom. Since Donlon received no warning from the Archbishop, he allowed Connor full access to the youth of the parish. In 1993, the family confronted Reyes saying he sexually abused two daughters in the 1970s when they were minors while in Lancaster, and abused a granddaughter when he lived in Florida. 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. Pastor, St. Gabriel's, Hazleton, PA, 9/1968 - 9/1969: Asst. 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. Summary: Timchak pled guilty to possessing and downloading child pornography in 2008. Spisak originally denied having a camera, then faked being ill and ran into the bathroom. 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. In an undated letter by Deakin detailed how the abuse started. Summary: Records received from the Diocese of Allentown indicate the church was aware of Father Robert G. Cofenas' sexual attraction to young males as early as 1979.While assigned to St. Mary's . In mid-August 2004, another man said he was abused by Roemele while an altar boy at St. Joseph. While reviewing documents to turn over pursuant to the subpoena, the Diocese identified an allegation against a priest, which the Diocese did not follow up on. The male statedthat the abuse withBurchiantioccurredapproximately 200-300times whileBurchiantiwas assigned to St. Philip's in Donora and then approximately 20-30 times whileBurchiantiwas at St. Joseph. Lawrence, 68, said he and his wife are controversial because of their strong stands against abortion and gay rights. This male reported that when Lazar was a Benedictine monk in the 1960's, Lazar abused him while he was at St. Vincent's Preparatory School in Latrobe. After they were done, the victim found ejaculate in the bed which was not from him. The victim recalled having a cold andDemshersremedy wastofondle the boys genitals. The sexual abuse was reported to have occurred when the victim was twelve years old and continued for several years. McIIvanethen unzipped his pants and performed oral sex on him. 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