Last
Name |
First
Name(s) |
Year
Ordained |
Type
Clergy |
Status |
Diocesan
/Order |
Brief Notes |
Diocese of Ordination |
Sources/Assignments |
Adams
 |
Alvin J. |
1967 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Removed 3/09 from parish assignment and position as chaplain at Bp.
Canevin High after new allegation that he had sexually abused a minor
in late 1960s in his first assignment. Three accusers known as of 2/10
but only 1 was considered credible by Diocese. This was woman who
accused him of fondling her at Mon Valley HS in late 1970s. in 2/10 he
was permanently restricted to a supervised ministry as chaplain to a
convent of sisters but assignment withdrawn after complaints from
parents of nearby school. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
KDKA 3.5.09; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.5.09; York Daily Record (AP) 03.05.09; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02.18.10; Pittsburgh Tribune-Tribune 02.19.10; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02.20.10; WPIX 02.23.10
Assignments:
N/A
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Binder
 | Jerome | | B | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child
abuse allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at
North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Allegations then were made
against 7 other brothers, including Binder. At least one individual
alleged abuse by Binder who was at North Catholic from 1961-1966,
1975-76, and 1979-1989. No further information known. He died 02/2000.
Head of Marianist Order apologized in writing to Diocese and
students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.14.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.14.14; SF Gate 05.14.14; SNAP Statement 05.14.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| Caparella | Alan E. | 1966 | P | Settled | O.F.M. | Attorney Garabedian
announced settlement 9/13 on behalf of one individual who alleged abuse
by Caparella at some point between 1963-1985. Caparella was working at
St. Leonard's Parish in Boston at the time. No further information is
known. He was assigned to Holy Ghost Church in Whitman at the time of
his death in 4/91. | Boston, MA | Source:
Boston Globe 04.03.91;
The Republic (AP) 09.04.13; SNAP Press Release 09.12.13; WESA 09.12.13;
Assignment
Record
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| Carroll |
John P. |
1953 |
P |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in early
1960s when Carroll was working as an extern in the Pittsburgh diocese after a
"true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." |
Boston, MA |
Source:
Docs
produed by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 memo describing allegation; Docs
produced by Boston Archdiocese: 2003 Memo about same
allegation
Assignments:
Assignment record from Boston Arcdiocese
BA.org
Assignment Record
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Connor
  |
John P. |
1962 |
P |
Convicted |
Diocesan |
Arrested
in Camden in 1984 for abuse of boy, age 14. Admission. Placed in
special court program under which his arrest was expunged after 1 year
if no more problems. Spent 8 mo. in treatment. Transferred to
Pittsburgh in 1985 and then to Philadelphia from 1988 until 1993.
Returned to Camden in restricted ministry. Removed in 2002. Named in
Philly Grand Jury report 2/10/11. |
Camden, NJ |
Source:
Memo
to Bishop Bevilacqua, 9.11.85; Philadelphia
Inquirer 4.21.02;
Dallas
Morning News 6.12.02; Philadelphia
Inquirer 7.28.02;
Philadelphia
Inquirer 9.17.05;
Philadelphia
Grand Jury Report 9.21.05; Philadelphia
Grand Jury Report Case Study 9.21.05;
Philadelphia
Grand Jury Report--Section III, 9.21.05;
PittsburghChannel.comm
9.22.05; Philadelphia
Inquirer 9.22.05;
Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.23.05; Philadelphia
Inquirer 10.16.05; Philadelphia
Grand Jury Final Presentment 2.10.11, pp. 35-36;
Philadelphia
Inquirer 3.7.11
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| Castelucci |
Robert J. |
1964 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Removed from ministry 1995. One person
filed lawsuit in 2004 alleging abuse by Castelucci, formerly of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church in Braddock. No information is shown on when abuse occurred.
Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs
alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Tribune
Review 9.30.04;
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Cautela |
Mauro J. |
1974 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Placed on leave Aug. 2005 after
allegations of "serious improprieties" that were apparently financial and sexual
in nature. Age of accuser was unknown. Cautela collapsed and died Dec.
2005. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 8.29.05; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 8.30.05; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 12.14.05; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 12.31.05
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| Chatt |
Charles J. |
1964 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Diocese received allegation against
Chatt and he was removed from ministry and placed on leave in July 1992. "He
formally withdrew from all priestly service on July 31, 2003." One, possibly 2
civil suits filed 2004. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement
as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.29.04;
Tribune
Review 9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Cipolla |
Anthony J. |
1972 |
Priest |
Settled |
Diocesan |
Abused two boys in 1978 and arrested.
Charges dropped after harassment of mother and pressure by church. 1988 Suit by
another youth asserted abuse over 4 yr period and mentioned earlier victims.
Litigation settled in 1993. Bishop Wuerl suspended Cipola in 1988 and later
suspended his privileges. Cipolla appealed to Rome and Bishop ordered to
reinstate. Bishop then appealed and decision reversed in 1995. Laicized
involuntarily in 2002 because he continued to act as a priest. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.21.93; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.22.93; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.23.93; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.24.93 ; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.25.93; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 10.01.93; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.18.94; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 10.13.95; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 10.13.95 (2nd article);
National
Catholic Reporter 5.17.02; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 5.21.02; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 11.16.02; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 6.15.03 ; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Pittsburgh
Catholic 1.07.05
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Dacal
 | Rosendo F. | | D | Arrested | Diocesan | Permanent deacon since 2011. Arrested 4/10/18, on charges related to
sending and soliciting obscene images from an undercover police officer
he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Suspended from assignments at All
Saints parish in Etna and Allegheny County Jail. Taught in OH in 1960s
and '70s at Steubenville Catholic Central High. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
CBS Pittsburgh 04.11.18; Pittsburgh Post-Gazete 04.11.18; Tribune-Review 04.11.18; Pittsburgh Post-Gazete 04.16.18; WTOV 04.20.18 |
| Deakin | Richard | 1985 | Priest | Convicted | Capuchin Friar | Convicted
1990 of molesting young girl from 1986-88. 15 yr suspended sentence
& 5 yrs probation. Civil suit filed 1/92 & settled out of court
9/93. Archdiocese knew of his history of deviant sexual behavior. In
1987 (after he yelled obscenities & exposed himself to a woman),
Order transferrred him to Pittsburgh. Seminary officials knew of use of
church money for x-rated movies and pornography before Ordination. Left
priesthood 1988 & married. | Baltimore, MD | Source:
Baltimore Sun 9.9.93; Baltimore Sun 10.04.90; Baltimore Sun 10.04.90; Baltimore Sun 01.15.92; Washington Times 09.13.93; Baltimore Sun 05.19.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02
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| Diskin |
M. Eric |
1975 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Placed on leave 4/02 from position as
head of diocesan Worship Office. No reasons given. Named in 2 civil suits filed
2004 and 1 in 2005 alleging abuse in early to mid 1970s. Formally withdrew from
ministry 3/03. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32
plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 1.15.04; Post-Gazette
3.17.04;
Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 1.26.05; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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Dolan
 |
Jason R. |
|
Priest |
Convicted |
Byzantine |
Placed on leave in Jan. 2005 by
Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. He later pleaded guilty to charges
of possession of internet child pornography. He was to be sentenced in
2006. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Official
announcement of the Office of the Metropolitan of the Byzantine Catholic
Archeparchy, Pittsburgh 01.05; Tribune
Democrat 10.25.05
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| Dorsch |
Richard J. |
1970 |
P |
Convicted |
Diocesan |
Accused of kissing and fondling boy during outing in 1994. Placed on
leave 8/94 after incident reported. Convicted by Jury 4/95. Sentenced to
11 1/2 - 23 months in county jail but served only 1 mo. Withdrew from
ministry 1996. Named in at least 2 civil suits in 2004. Claims included
in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse
by 17 priests. Sued 7/10 by family of victim who committed suicide 5/10
after diocese quit paying for therapy. Superior Court dismissed appeal
9/11. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Associated Press 7.29..10; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08.27.94; Post-Gazette 08.30.94; Post-Gazette 04.25.95; Post Gazette 06.23.95; Post-Gazette 01.15.04; Post-Gazette 02.28.04; Post-Gazette 04.29.04; Post-Gazette 09.18.07; Pittsburgh Tribune 07.29.10; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 07.29.10; ThePittsburghChannel 07.29.10; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 07.30.10; WTAE 06.22.11; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09.30.11
Assignments:
Unglo v. Zubik, The Leagle 9.30.11 (add'l article); WTAE 10.1.11 (add'l article)
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Dzermejko
 |
David F. |
1974 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Removed 6/09 within 48 hours after Diocese received allegation that he
had sexually abused a minor approximately 19-20 yrs previously. Abuse
is said to have occurred prior to Dzermejko's assignment to Mary Mother
of the Church parish in Charleroi in approx 1991. He denied the
allegation. 2nd allegation made after publicity re 1st. Review Board
found allegation credible 8/10. File sent to Rome. Indicted 5/13 on
Federal charges of possession of child porn. Pled guilty 11/7/13.
Sentenced 4/25/14 to 3 yrs federal prison followed by 12 yrs probation.
At sentencing, he denied sexual improprieties while a priest. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Associated Press 06.08.82; Associated Press 06.10.82; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 06.17.09; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 06.18.09; Tribune-Review 06.18.09; Valley Independent 06.18.09; Pittsbugh Post-Gazette 06.19.09; KDKA 05.12.10; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 05.12.10; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 05.13.10; Centre Daily Times 08.10.10; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 08.10.10; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08.12.10; New Jersey Herald 05.20.13; WESA 05.20.13; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11.07.13; The Republic (AP) 11.07.13; Times Union 11.07.13; Tribune-Review 11.07.13; WTAE 11.07.13; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04.25.14; KDKA 04.26.14
Assignments:
Tribune-Review 5.20.13 (add'l article); Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 5.20.13 (add'l article); Observer-Reporter 5.20.13 (add'l article); CBS Pittsburgh 5.21.13 (add'l article); WTAE 5.21.13 (add'l article)
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Esposito
 |
Ralph J. |
1967 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Worked in Pittsburgh 1967-1978 and in
Little Rock from 1978 to 1981. Incardinated to Little Rock in 1981 and retired
in 2002. Named in 2004 suit against Diocese by one man who alleged abuse at
Mother of Sorrows parish for three years, beginning in 1973.Claims included in
Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17
priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Associated
Press 2.04.04;
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.05.04; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 9.18.07
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Fitzgerald
 | John P. (Jack) | 1974 | Priest | Accused | Diocesan | Fitzgerald, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Conway, was removed
without privileges as of 8/2/14 after allegations he sexually abused a
minor in late 1990s. He has denied the allegations. Criminal
authorities in two counties are investigating. Was chaplain at
Pittsburgh International Airport for 15 years until 2009 when he moved
to Our Lady of Peace. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08.03.14; Tribune-Review 08.03.14; CBS Pittsburgh 08.04.14; CBS Pittsburgh 08.04.14; New Castle News 08.04.14; Times Online 08.04.14; Trentonian 08.04.14; WPIX 08.04.14; Ellwood City Ledger 08.05.14; Tribune-Review 08.05.14; WKBN 08.05.14
Assignments:
N/A
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Ghastin
 | Kenneth | | B | Settled | Franciscan | In
personnel file released in 12/02, there are claims that Ghastin
molested two brothers at Christopher Columbus H.S. in early 1970s.
Claims settled 1994. Later, the oldest brother (who received $30K)
committed suicide. Ghastin was removed from contact with children in
early 1990s. Last known to be working as librarian at Mount Alvernia
Friary in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. May have retired to FL due to ill
health. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Also worked in Pittsburgh
Diocese. | Boston, MA | Source:
Biographies for Religious Jubilarians 2009; CambridgeWhosWho.com n.d.; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 3.8.13; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 4.8.13; Boston Herald 04.28.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 12.17.02; Framingham Metro West Daily News 12.18.02; Milford Daily News 12.22.02; Boston Globe 11.20.11
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Recor
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| Ginder |
Richard |
< 1960 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Worked as a diocesan censor and writer.
Rec'd10 yr probation in 1969 for child porn but not removed from active duty
until 1976. Convicted of abuse of 2 youths in 1978. Died in accident in 1984.
Named in 2004 civil suit. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement
as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Post-Gazette
9.30.04;
Tribune
Review 9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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Graham
 | James G. | 1966 | Priest | Accused | Diocesan | In 4/12, Diocese received allegation of abuse of minor in late 1960s.
Accusation was made by a family member of someone who had recently died.
Graham, who had been scheduled to retire on 4/30/12, was immediately
removed from his assignment at Saint Lawrence O'Toole parish and
privileges were removed. Investigation is underway. Diocese reports a
"semblance of truth" in that timing and circumstances match known facts. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
CBS Pittsburgh 04.17.12; Letter by Bishop Zubik 04.17.12; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04.17.12; WPXI 04.17.12; WTAE 04.17.12; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04.18.12; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 04.18.12
Assignments:
N/A
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Hartman
 | Bernard Joseph | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | Joined Order in 1958. Worked in Australia for many years. He taught from
1986 to 1997 at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. U.S.
Marianist Province learned of his history of abuse in 1997 and removed
him from school. He was sent for treatment and reassigned to internal
ministry under safety plan. In 1999, one woman told Australian church he
sexually abused her when she was 8. He apologized to her by letter.
Still in order in US in 2008 when he celebrated his 50th anniversary.
Lived in Dayton OH area in 2009. New accusers came forward in Australia.
Returned to Australia 9/13. Trial set for 4/15. One man has come
forward as of 4/14 to allege abuse at the former North Catholic High
School in Troy Hill, PA. Diocese says allegation is credible. Letter
sent to former students in 2014 did not uncover more allegations but did
result in allegations against 7 other religious. Head of Marianist
Order apologized in writing to Diocese and students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
Dayton Daily News 12.17.09; The Age 12.02.11; Dayton Daily News 12.05.11; Cathnews 12.06.11; SNAP Wisconsin Statement 12.06.11; Statement by Archdiocese of Melbourne 12.06.11; The Age 12.06.11; Berger's Beat 10.09.12; 7 News 09.04.13; 9 News 09.04.13; ABC News (Australia) 09.04.13; Herald Sun (Australia) 09.04.13; The Age (Australia) 09.04.13; ABC News (Australia) 09.05.13; Dayton Daily News 09.12.13; Australian Teacher 11.28.13; ABC News 03.19.14; Age 03.19.14; Australian Teacher Magazine 03.19.14; Berger's Beat 03.19.14; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 03.22.14; Tribune-Review 04.02.14; CBS Pittsburgh 04.04.14; Observer-Reporter 04.04.14; Maribymong and Hobsons Bay Weekly 04.22.14; CBS Pittsburgh 05.06.14; WPXI 05.06.14; WTAE 05.06.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.14.14; SF Gate 05.15.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14; Tribune-Review 06.18.14
Assignments:
N/A
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Hildebrand
 | William Charles | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child abuse
allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at North
Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Four individuals have come
forward to allege abuse by Hildebrand who was at North Catholic between
1951-1961. He died in 1979. No further information known at this
time. Diocese says it knew nothing of the allegations until 2014. Head
of Marianist Order apologized in writing to Diocese and students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
CBS Pittsburgh 05.06.14; WPXI 05.06.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.07.14; SNAP Statement 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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Hoehl
|
John "Jack" S. |
1964 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
7-8 men filed civil suits in 2001 and
2003-04 alleging abuse by Hoehl in early 1980s. Hoehl was placed on leave in
1986 after previous undisclosed claims became known. Sent for therapy &
reassigned. Left active priesthood in 1988. Laicized 6/04. 2002 article says he
was children's therapist in West Virginia. Board of Counselors investigated
allegations and found them credible. He agreed to surrender his license as of
3/07. Claims included in 9/07 settlement with 34 plaintiffs. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Diocesan Press Release
1.26.01; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 1.28.01; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 1.15.04; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 3.17.04 ; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 6.09.04; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review 7.01.04; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 12.03.04; KDKA
12.05.05;
KDKA
3.30.07;
Times
9.17.07;
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 9.18.07; Tribune
Review 9.23.07
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| Huff |
Edward G. |
1973 |
Priest |
Convicted |
Diocesan |
In 1992 two families in 2 days
complained to Diocese that Huff had molested their sons. After treatment Huff
was made a hospital chaplain in late 1992. Within two months several more
families complained. He was sent back to treatment and resigned from priesthood
7 weeks later. Pled guilty in 1994 to charges of improperly touching and
providing alcohol to several youths. Sentenced to 15 mo to 5 yrs in prison as
result of plea bargain. Other charges dropped. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 7.21.94; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 3.17.02; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 6.15.03; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 2.28.04
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| Karabin |
Joseph D. |
1974 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Placed on leave in 1985 following an
allegation of abuse and then reassigned (in 1986?) to non-parish ministries.
Formally withdrew from ministry 2002. Accused in 4/04 suit of molesting one
youth in 1983 and 1984. Accused by 2 others in 9/04 suit. Claims included in
Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17
priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Tribune
Review 9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Keegan | John | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child
abuse allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at
North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Two individuals (brothers) have
come forward to allege abuse by Keegan who was also at North Catholic.
Keegan left the order in approx. 1962. It is not known if he is still
alive. Diocese says it knew nothing of the allegations until 2014. His
name was not included on the original 5/6/14 article.. Head of
Marianist Order apologized in writing to Diocese and students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
CBS Pittsburgh 05.06.14; WPXI 05.06.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.07.14; SNAP Statement 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| Kiefer | William | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | Allegations received 6/14 say that at least one individual was abused by
Kiefer at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School (formerly North
Catholic High) between 1956-1962. Kiefer is now deceased. He is one of
9 Marianists who have been accused of abuse at Cardinal Wuerl since
initial announcement of abuse by Br. Bernard Hoffman. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
Tribune-Review 06.18.14; SNAP Statement 06.19.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| Kline | James | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child
abuse allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at
North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Allegations then were made
against 7 other brothers, including Kline. At least one individual
alleged abuse by Kline who was at North Catholic from 1940-1947. Also
worked in OH, DC and Puerto Rico. He died Dec. 1997. Head of Marianist
Order apologized in writing to Diocese and students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
FindAGrave 12.31.97; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.14.14; SNAP Statement 05.14.14; Tribune-Review 05.14.14; SF Gate 05.15.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| Krawczyk |
Henry R. |
1978 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Reprimanded in 1986 for providing
alcohol and marijuana to minors and for making a sexual advance on an 18-yr old
young man. In 1992 he was reprimanded for giving beer to a minor. Diocese found
the complaints unsubstantiated but credible. In 2003 a 19 yr old Univ. of
Pittsburgh football player fell to his death from attic of Krawczyk's church.
Very drunk. Krawczyk charged with providing alcohol. Pleaded guilty to
involuntary manslaughter 9/06; received 7 yrs probation. Civil suit settled
1/06. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 8.28.03; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.09.03; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.10.03; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.21.03 ; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.23.03; Philadelphia
Daily News 9.23.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 9.25.03; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 9.29.03; Associated
Press 10.02.03;
Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 3.17.04; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 2.23.05; Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 2.25.05; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 2.27.05 ; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 1.11.06
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Ledoux
 | Michael | < 1986 | Priest | Accused | Franciscan | Accused
in 1/23/03 of sexually abusing a boy in 1987 or 1988 at St. Thomas
Aquinas in Derry. Oral sex was alleged, and attempts in NH and MA.
Claim settled. Order found accusations credible. Diocese learned that
Franciscans knew of allegation in 2002 but didn't tell diocese. Ledoux
was at parish 4/86 to 9/89. Worked as dean at Widener Univ. for 9 yrs
until summer 2012 when officials learned of earlier accusation. He
resigned rather than be placed on leave. He denied allegation. Also
worked in PA. | Manchester, NH | Source:
NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09;
Case File from New Hampshire Records; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.4.13;
SNAP Statement 1.4.13;
Daily Times 1.7.13; Eagle-Tribune 1.8.13; SNAP Statement 1.8.13;
Daily Times 1.14.13;
SNAP Statement 1.16.13;
SNAP Statement 1.23.13;
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1.23.13;
KDKA 1.23.13; Tribune-Review 1.24.13; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1.24.13; Tribune-Democrat 1.24.13;
Tribune-Democrate 3.7.13
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| Lukasik |
John |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
One man filed a civil suit in Jan. 2005
which alleged Lukasik gave him alcohol and fondled him at St. Mary Czestochowa
Church in McKeesport when he was 11. Abuse occurred in early-mid 1960s. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Tribune-Review
1.26.05;
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 1.27.05
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| May | Julius | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child
abuse allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at
North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Allegations then were made
against 7 other brothers, including May. At least one individual alleged
abuse by May who was at North Catholic from 1960-69. No further
information known. He died 07/79. Head of Marianist Order apologized in
writing to Diocese and students. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source:
FindAGrave 07.31.79; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 05.14.14; SNAP Statement 05.14.14; Tribune-Review 05.14.14; SF Gate 05.15.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| McCashin |
William J. |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
2004 civil suit filed by one man who
alleged that he was molested as an 8 yr old by McCashin at St. Philip Parish in
Crafton in 1965. McCashin would have been 75. He died in 1967. Plaintiff came
forward to Diocese in 2002. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil
settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Associated
Press 2.04.04;
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.05.04; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Meder | Francis | | Brother | Accused | Marianist | In 2014, Br. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child
abuse allegations. When one individual came forward to allege abuse at
North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. the Pittsburgh Diocese sought
information on other possible victims. Four individuals have come
forward to allege abuse by Meder who was at North Catholic from
1952-1967 and again from 1970-1976. He died 6/10/1976. No further
information known at this time. Diocese says it knew nothing of the
allegations until 2014. Head of Marianist Order apologized in writing
to Diocese and students. | | Source:
CBS Pittsburgh 05.06.14; WPXI 05.06.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.07.14; SNAP Statement 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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Mravintz
 |
Ralph |
|
Brother |
Convicted |
Marianist |
Mravintz, a brother and teacher at North Catholic High School, was
accused of molesting a male student from Oct. 1984-Feb. 1985 by hugging
him, saying I love you and fondling the youth who had sought help with
studies. Mravintz faced charges of indecent assault and corrupting a
minor but was not removed from his classroom. He pleaded no contest to
disorderly conduct charge because boy did not want to testify. Diocese
denied responsibility because Mravintz was a member of a religious
order. During his career, he worked in OH, NY, FL, TN & PA. Died
5/06. In 5/14, Archdiocese denied any knowledge of the 1985 charges
until notified by an alumnus in response to request for complaints
regarding Br. Hartman, another abusive priest. Head of Marianist Order
apologized in writing to Diocese and students. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
United Press International 05.01.85; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08.25.87; Sun Sentinel 05.28.06; Curia Generalizia Marianisti 05.29.06; CBS Pittsburgh 05.06.14; WPXI 05.06.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.07.14; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 05.07.14; SNAP Statement 05.07.14; SNAP Statement 05.09.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.14.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.14.14; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.30.14; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 05.30.14; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| O'Connell |
Lawrence |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Woman filed suit 4/04 alleging that she
was molested for 3 years by O'Connell (from ages 12-15). Three more women filed
suits later in 2004. O'Connell died in 1986. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07
$1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 7.01.04; Post-Gazette
7.01.04; Tribune-Review
9.30.04 ; Post-Gazette
9.30.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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Owino
| Felix C. | 1992 | Priest | Arrested | A.J. (Apostles of Jesus) | Native of Nairobi, Kenya. Arrested 7/8/10 in Fairfax, VA and charged with
aggravated sexual battery of a minor under 13. Charges say he inappropriately
touched an 11 yr old girl. Diocese removed his faculties 7/9/10 and told Order.
He had been servingas associate pastor at a church in Weirton. Had also taught
at Wheeling Jesuit Univ. for the last two years. Previously worked in NH and
Reading, PA. | Uganda, Africa | Source:
WRIC.com
(AP) 7.12.10; WTRF
7.12.10; Statement
by Wheeling-Charleston Diocese; Statement
by Wheeling Jesuit University; WTOV
7.12.10; Wheeling
News-Register 7.13.10; State
Journal 7.13.10; WTOV
7.13.10; SNAP
Statement 7.13.10; WTRF
7.15.10; Herald-Star
7.16.10; Fairfax
Times 7.20.10
Assignments:
BA.org
Assignment Record
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| Parme |
George J. |
1948 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
One man filed suit against Diocese and
Bishop in 2004 alleging abuse by Parme. No date is given for alleged abuse.
Parme retired in 1989 and died March 28, 2002 at age 78. Claims included in
Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17
priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 9.30.04; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Pucci |
Francis |
|
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Charged in 1988 with one count of
indecent assault for fondling youth during summer, 1986 but action barred by
statute of limitations and case was nolle prossed in Sept. 1991. He was also
charged with conspiracy for allowing Fr. Richard Zula to have sexual activity
with a youth at a parish where Pucci was pastor. Banned from public ministry.
Died 2002. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
United
Press International 10.14.88; Associated
Press 11.11.88;
United
Press International 4.03.90; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.07.02 ; Miami
New Times 4.17.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.28.04
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| Rebovich |
John |
1967 |
P |
Settled |
Byzantine |
First allegation in 1975 involved
solicitation of oral sex from an altar boy. Boy told officials of the Byzantine
Catholic Diocese of Passaic in 1978 but nothing done. A few months later
Rebovich transferred to Byzantine Catholic diocese of Parma. A 1990 civil suit
(settled 1991) alleges Rebovich raped an altar boy in 1980 in Parma diocese.
Suit also alleges church officials covered up the incident when notified in
1984. 3 more plaintiffs filed suit 1992. Has been on leave since 1990. |
Cleveland, OH |
Source:
UPI
7.19.90; Plain
Dealer 7.18.90; Plain
Dealer 6.20.02; Akron
Beacon Journal 6.20.02
Assignments:
BA.org
Assignment Record
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| Ruglovsky |
Robert |
1961 |
P |
Convicted |
Byzantine Catholic |
Accused of molesting at least 7 boys.
First abuse occurred in Ohio and Michigan and then he moved to Minnesota where
he abused six other boys. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987.
Sentence was 15 yrs probaton and 1 yr. jail with participation in sex offender
program. One civil suit filed in 1994 in California & 2 other suits filed in
Minnesota in 1988. 1990 article says that he admitted to molesting numerous boys
over a 20 yr period. |
Cleveland, OH |
Source:
UPI
5.8.87;
Plain
Dealer 7.11.90;
Plain
Dealer 7.11.90 (2nd);
Plain
Dealer 7.18.90
Assignments:
BA.org
Assignment Record
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| Smith |
Edward |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Holy Spirit |
One woman sued diocese and both current
and former bishops in 2004 alleging that she was abused at age 16 by Smith when
she went to him for counseling. Smith died in 1957. Claims included in Diocese's
9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Somma, Jr. |
James E. |
1959 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Retired as Air Force chaplain in 1984.
In 1988 woman said she was abused by Somma 25 years earlier. Allegation judged
"not credible" by the diocese and court later dismissed case due to statute of
limitations. Remained an active priest until his death in 2002. Second
allegation rec'd 2002. Civil suit filed by 1 man 2004. Claims included in
Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17
priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 11.29.02; Post-Gazette
6.15.03;
Post-Gazette
1.15.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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Sorensen
 |
Bartley A. |
1976 |
P |
Arrested |
Diocesan |
Arrested 12/10/11 & charged with
using personal computer at rectory to view child porn. Computer was found to
contain over 100 images of prepubescent males. Had been at St. John Fisher
Church in Churchill for approximately three weeks when parish employee saw the
images on his computer and reported him to the Diocese. From 2004 until early
2011 he was the chaplain at West Penn Hospital. Just before his assignment at
St. John Fisher, he had served 9 months at St. Anne Church in Castle
Shannon. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post Gazette 12.10.11; Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review 12.10.11; WPXI
12.10.11; WTAE
12.11.11; Reuters
12.11.11; Spiritual
Politics 12.11.11; Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review 12.12.11; CBS
Pittsburgh 12.12.11; The
Patch 12.12.11; KDKA
12.12.11; Vatican
Insider 12.12.11; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 12.13.11; Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review 12.14.11; NSAC
12.14.11; WPXI
12.14.11
Assignments:
CBS
Pittsburgh 12.15.11 (add'l article); Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review 12.19.11 (add'l article); Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 12.20.11 (add'l article); Philadelphia
Inquirer (AP) 1.4.12 (add'l article); Reuters
1.6.12 (add'l article); BA.org
Assignment Record
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| Suran |
Andrew J. |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Died 1971. One woman filed suit in 2004
alleging that she was fondled by Suran as an 8 yr old. Woman says that 14 yrs
later she took a teaching job where Suran was assigned and he fondled and kissed
her again. 2nd woman filed suit 6/04 alleging abuse when she was 6. Claims
included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging
abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Post-Gazette
7.01.04;
Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Tisak |
Daniel J. |
1982 |
Priest |
Convicted |
Byzantine |
Criminal charges filed in 1988 allege
Tisak abused 12 yr old at Pennsylvania YMCA. Tisak pleaded guilty. Sentenced to
2 yr probation and 6 mo at St. Luke's. Shown as "On leave" from Metropolitan
Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Byzantine per 1989 OfficialCatholic Directory. Not
listed in 1990 or 1995 Catholic Directories. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
United Press International 11.8.88
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| Veri |
Alberta |
|
Nun |
Sued |
Sisters of Saint Joseph |
Accused in a 1997 lawsuit of sexually
abusing a high school senior in 1972. Veri denies the charge. Complainant states
that when she first came forward in 1994, the order and diocese asked her to
keep silent. They deny this. Suit was dismissed on SOL grounds. Order offered to
settle in exchange for a confidentiality agreement; complainant refused. Order
paid for therapy. Veri was called Sister Bernadine; she took a leave of absence
in 1980 and left the order some time thereafter. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 10.18.97; WTAE
4.26.02
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Walsh
 |
William J |
1954 |
P |
Accused |
Jesuit |
Walsh was teaching in China in 1996 when
5 of his nieces accused him of abusing them decades earlier in the 1950s. They reported the
abuse to the Jesuit Order and Walsh was recalled. Walsh was assigned to the
Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown Univ. Women made their allegations
public in 1998 because the Order had not removed. He was then placed on
leave. Walsh was headmaster at Bishop's Latin School in the Pittsburgh Diocese from 1961 to 1965. |
Washington, DC |
Source:
Georgetown
Voice 4.23.98; Washington
Post 12.2.10
Assignments:
BA.org
Assignment Record
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Wellinger
 |
John W. |
1970 |
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
Wellinger took a personal leave 6/95. Three months later a young man
came forward to allege that Wellinger had abused him in 1989. Diocese
removed Wellinger from active priesthood 3/03 when he failed to return
from leave (for health purposes). Suit filed 2004. Claims included in
Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by
17 priests. Died 2011. New allegation made 9/12 but not revealed until
4/13. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Associated Press 02.04.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02.05.04; Post-Gazette 07.05.04; Tribune-Review 07.07.04; KDKA 08.03.04; Post-Gazette 08.04.04; Post-Gazette 09.18.07; CBS Pittsburgh 04.08.13; Forest Hills Patch 04.08.13; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 04.08.13; Tribune-Review 04.08.13; WTAE 04.08.13; WXPI 04.08.13; Pottstown Mercury 04.09.13; SNAP Statement 04.09.13; North Hills Patch 04.10.13; North Allegheny Patch 04.11.13; SNAP Media Statement 06.17.14
Assignments:
N/A
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| Wichmanowski |
Joseph |
|
Priest |
Sued |
Diocesan |
One woman filed suit 2004 claiming that
Wichmanowski molested her for a year, beginning when she was 12. He would give
her wine and would have sex with her several times a week. Wichmanowski died in
1977. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs
alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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| Wilt |
George |
1959 |
Priest |
Accused |
Diocesan |
Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that
in 1961, when she was 13, she was molested by Wilt when she went to him for
counseling after she had been sexually abused by her father. Wilt denied all
accusations. Diocese investigated and cleared him. Retiredin 2003 with
restricted ministry; diocese said reasons had nothing to do with child sexual
abuse. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32
plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 7.01.04; Post-Gazette
7.07.04;
Tribune
Review 7.07.04 ; Post-Gazette
9.18.07
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Wolk
 |
Robert G. |
|
Priest |
Convicted |
Diocesan |
Wolk, Francis Pucci and Richard Zula
accused of abuse of two brothers in the 1980s' Wolk began abusing both boys when
they were 12. He was placed on leave in 1987 and indicted in 1988. Sentenced to
jail (2 concurrent 5-10 yrs sentences.). Wolk is also suspected of abuse in
Pennsylvania, Florida and Canada. Believe he was voluntarily laicized in 2003.
Diocese also admitted settling a civil suit out of court. |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
United
Press International 10.11.88; United
Press International 10.14.88; Associated
Press 11.11.88;
United
Press International 4.03.90 ; USA
Today 4.04.90;
Philadelphia
Inquirer 7.28.02;
Miami
New Times 4.17.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 6.15.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 9.28.05
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| Zula |
Richard ""Sade"" |
|
Priest |
Convicted |
Diocesan |
Zula originally indicted on 138 counts
of sexual abuse. He pled guilty to two counts involving two brothers and in 1990
was sentenced to 2-5 yrs in prison. Sentence to run concurrently with one in
another county imposed for 1-5 yrs. Francis Pucci and Robert Wolk accused of
abuse of the same boys. Zula was placed on permanent leave in 1987, |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Source:
United
Press International 10.14.88; Associated
Press 11.11.88; Associated
Press 11.14.88;
United
Press International 5.23.89 ; United
Press International 6.02.89; United
Press International 4.03.90; Philadelphia
Inquirer 7.28.02;
Miami
New Times 4.17.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 6.15.03; Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Pittsburgh
Tribune Review 9.28.05
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