In 2016, an 18-year-old man reported that he was touched inappropriately by Boylan in 2006. The Diocese later wrote Ganster a reference letter while he was seeking employment at Walt Disney World. Summary:On December 21, 2007 an e-mail communication was sent to Monsignor Robert Smith, Vicar General of the Diocese of Erie from the Society of the Divine Word in Techny, Ilinois. Lebanon, PA, 11/15/1974-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 5/21/1975-9/22/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. Philomena, Beaver Falls, PA, 9/23/1976-7/04/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Agatha, Bridgeville, PA, 7/05/1976-10/08/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/09/1978-6/28/198: Parochial Vicar, St. Canice, Knoxville, PA, 6/28/1983-7/05/1983: Parochial Vicar, St. Philip, Crafton, PA (7 days), 12/01/1983-11/01/1988: Chaplin, McGuire Memorial Home for Exceptional Children, New Brighton, PA, 4/28/1962: Assistant, St. Francis of Assisi, Vineland, NJ, 1/08/1966: Assistant, St. Mary, Gloucester, NJ, 6/18/1966: Assistant in Residence, St. Rose of Lima, Haddon Heights, NJ, 6/18/1966: Faculty, Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, NJ, 1969-1970: Assistant CYO Director of Diocese, Diocese Center, 1970-1985: Chairperson, Bishop Eustace Preparatory, Pennsauken Township, NJ, 2/2002: Removed from active ministry/retirement, 6/10/1954-6/9/1968: St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, PA, 6/10/1968-3/27/1969: St. Margaret, Green Tree, PA, 3/28/1969-1/17/2003: Holy Angels, Hay, PA, 3/1984-6/1987: Deacon until ordained; Assistant Pastor after ordination, St. Martin, Baltimore, MD, 6/1987-8/1988: Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church and Friary, Rochester, PA, 1988: St. Francis Friary, Brookline, PA (in residence only), 12/29/1992: Dismissed from clerical state, 8/22/1946 - 7/16/1947: St. Peter, New Kensington, PA, 7/17/1947 - 6/29/1949: Christ the King, Ambridge, PA, 6/30/1949 - 5/20/1951: St. James, West End, PA, 5/20/1951 - 6/29/1963: United States Army, 7/02/1963 - 6/06/1966: Resurrection, Brookline, PA, 6/07/1966 - 6/24/1983: St. Mary of the Assumption, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/12/1975 -7/17/1979: St. Paul, Butler, PA, 7/18/1975 -11/26/1981: Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ellwood City, PA, 11/27/1981- 7/05/1987: Sacred Heart, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/06/1987- 1/01/1991: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1/31/1991-5/24/2002: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 6/15/1970-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. The victim indicated the sexual abuse stopped only when Dorsch was transferred from All Saints when the victim was in eighth grade. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Summary: In 2002, a victim wrote a letter to the diocese that when Sanesi served St. Joseph Minor Seminary school in the early 1960s, Sanesi repeatedly sexually abused him. At the end of the session, the talk between Lawrence and the victim turned to sex. In June 2009, a woman called to report that prior to her husband's suicide inApril,2009, he told her that he had been sexually abused byDzermejkko. [They could get me sick. In December 2014, another man said Pucci sexually touched him when he was a minor around 1981 and 1982 at a church in Allegheny County. The second victim was abused prior to 1971 when he was a high school student in another parish. One summer day, he complained of a heat rash on his inner thigh. On July 21, 2005, Yarrosh left St. Francis Villa and moved into a motel. Timlin brought the issue to the Lycoming County District Attorneys Office, even though statute of limitations appeared to expired. The only note in the file was a handwritten notation on top of the printed out e-mail which read; "not responsible-Priest/Deacon only.". She reported that the abuse occurred once a week for over a year. Guth then spoke Latin, and was instructed to pull up his pants when he was done. The abuse also included kissing and oral sex. Summary: Pucci was named in the following allegations: In 2002, a man revealed that Pucci fondled him to the point of ejaculation in 1962. Lazar initially denied the allegation, stating the family was "troubled" and was singling him out. Summary: The diocese received a letter in June 1967 that revealed Roemele was engaged in sexual misconduct with four different young boys. .". View Locations. 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. The victim began to scream, so Flohr tried to silence him with oral sex. Pastor, St. Francis, West Hazleton, PA, 10/1955 Unknown: Asst. While tucking her into bed, he allegedly fondled her under her underpants. 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. Seventh graders found the images while they served as janitors at Edinboro University. He told her about the intimacy and sex he had with Graham when he was 15. Pastor, St. Nicholas, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 3/1964 - 6/1964: Asst. It explains how he stole Solid Rock Church. Tucci said it was "just touching" and clarified he had not engaged in "sodomy.". 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. He was then forbidden to exercise functions of any ecclesiastical office. Three officials from the church . The Diocese appears to have reported the complaint to local law enforcement upon receipt of the complaint. The letter also alleged that Kucan would have a brother in a brown robe present on some occasions and that this brother would also perform oral sex on the victim. The blood of Jesus cures every disease. A parishioner of St. Vincent wrote a letter saying that 15 boys were sexually abused by Maher while at the parish from 1961 to 1975. A diocesan file revealed Bishop William Connare knew about inappropriate behavior between Pierce and a young woman as early as 1972. Deakin was arrested on June 25, 1990. Fitzgerald told him, "I know when your father isn't at home." It was anon-air interview from the show, "Erie in the morning." On another occasion, while they were in Fitzgerald's airplane, Fitzgerald touched the boy's genital area and attempted to put his hand down the boy's pants. Summary: The Diocese was concerned with Allens behavior as early as 1970, and in 1991 he was evaluated. He stated that he fell asleep and awoke to find McGee groping his genitals. Galko performed oral sex on the male and had the male perform oral sex on him. After 1994, there are documents that proved Barletta was still allowed to minister in the Diocese of Erie. The woman said an average night with Pierce included dinner and alcoholic drinks followed by sexual intercourse. High School, Pottsville, PA, 7/1/1978 - 11/7/1978: St. Joseph, Summit Hill, PA, 11/7/1978 - 3/10/1981: St. Vincent de Paul, Minersville, PA, 3/1019/81 - 11/7/1983: Representative, Diocesan Board of Education, West Schuylkill County, PA, 11/7/1983 - 5/24/1984: St. Patrick's, Pottsville, PA, 5/24/1984 - 11/1/1984: South Schuylkill Deanery, Council of Priests, PA, 11/1/1984 - 3/13/1985: South Schuylkill Deanery, PA, 3/13/1985 - 8/20/1991: Budget Board Nativity B.V.M. 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. In treatment,Lazar admitted being sexually active with children after his ordination. OUR HISTORY. 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. +39 349 808 3522. Roemele then entered the shower, and when Roemele dropped the soap, he tried to bite the boy. This incident was brought to the attention of the boy's parents and Bishop John F. Whealon in 1967. Luzzi worked extensively with young would-be priests at St. Mark's where he and fellow priest Leon Muroski served as Spiritual Directors to the seminarians. 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. Two other male victims reported similar incidents. 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 stated that O'Malley provided him with alcohol and then, after he went to bed, O'Malley got into bed with him, removed his shorts, and fondled his genitals. In 2005, the Diocese of Scranton was contacted by a 34-year-old who claimed he was sodomized by Flanagan in the rectory at St. Marys in 1973. 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. Summary: In 1964, 1965, and 1966, the diocese received letters about Flannerys affairs with women, his dating a young girl and getting her pregnant, and being seen on vacation in Atlantic City with the woman. Summary: In 1993, a victim wrote a letter to Bishop Trautman at the Diocese of Erie where she stated in in 1945, when she was 13, she experienced abuse at the hands of Hopkins in the rectory of St. Titus. Pastor, St. Joseph, Hazleton, PA, 8/1984 - 2/1989: In residence, Sacred Heart, Plains, PA, 2/1989 - 6/1997: Pastor, St. Andrew and St. Mary, Blossburg, PA, 7/1997 - 7/2002: Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes, Montoursville, PA, 7/2002 - 7/2004: Pastor, Holy Redeemer, Harding -Falls, PA, 7/2004 - 7/2006: Pastor, St. Joseph, Hudson, PA, Sacred Heart, Plains, PA, 7/2006 - 11/2011: Pastor, Sacred Heart of Mary, Jermyn, PA, 5/1971 - 9/1971: Asst. Darlene said she is turning over the running of the estate to Perrys son, Justin Jones, after a final court hearing on Monday. Many years prior to making the report, the victim told the office manager for the diocese. In 1997, a 29-year-old male reported that in 1976, when he was 9, Hoehl touched and rubbed his genitals and, performed oral sex on him. 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. Summary: A victim reported that he would stay overnight at the rectory and would sleep in the same bed as Motsay. The diocese sent him for counseling and then advanced counseling. In an evaluation dated Novmber 28, Zabowski admitted to affectionate hugging of teenage boys. Summary: In September 1997, the diocesereceived a report thatMerrell hadinappropriatelytouched a boy under the age of 15. Summary: Koychick has multiple allegations including, A woman stated in the 1970s, when she was 13 or 14, he touched her sensually, and reported that Koychick rubbed multiple girls. Romero proceeded to perform oral sex on him. 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.. My friend's dad was handy and did a lot of work on the house he was to own one day, until the contract was broke and the Bishop's sold the house out from . Murphy encouraged the victim to join the team and, under the pretense of teaching him some wrestling moves, the two wrestled naked "as the ancient Greeks and Romans did." Other victims came forward with similar encounters. Pastor, St. John Evangelist, Pittston, PA, 9/1969 - 9/1976: Asst. Their relationship was close enough that other children in her class would tease her that she was sleeping with a priest. Summary:Father T. Ronald Haney entered the priest seminary at age 14. Summary:A priest reported that he had become aware of several incidents involving Barajas that involved allegations of him molesting children. and our He then re -appeared in the living room naked with a freshly shaven genital area. 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. These incidents occurred at Quigley and in a "cabin at a lake." The most commonly, Exclusion due to previous use of antibiotics: no. In 1999, Burns died. Summary:The victim told the Diocese he was sexually abused by Shigo when he was an altar boy during eighth and ninth grades and at St. Ambrose church. In 2009, another male said that he was abused by Wolk in 1968 to 1970 or 1971. He was sentto psychotherapy butagaincontinuedtoserveas apriest. He was invited to take up residence at the Cure of Ars Hospice. Rigney's letter was in response to a letter sent to the Allentown Diocese from a relative of the victim. Patil would invite the boys into his residence at the high school and play hide and seek with the boys. 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. And asthe victim was getting ready to leave, Shields told him, "Let this be our little secret.". The case of Graff is an example of dioceses that minimized the criminal conduct of one of their priests, while secretly noting the significant danger the priest posed to the public. Pastor, Ascension, Forest City, PA; St. Katherine Drexel, Pleasant Mount, PA, 3/1964 - 9/1966: Asst. During the ride, Fitzgerald touched the boy's genital area. After the allegations were made, Cautela resigned from his position as pastor in August 2005 and was placed on administrative leave. Pastor, SS. In 2002, a man reported Allen had abused him from the ages of 14 to 18. The abuse at the hands of Ganster lasted for over one and a half years and all happened in St. Joseph's Rectory. Another memorandum in 2003 noted Wilt denied kissing eighth grade girls on the lips and inappropriately touching adult women. On Feb. 12, 1998, a letter was sent from a psychiatrist regarding O'Malley noted that O'Malley "describes no sexual interest or experiences with any youngster who was not a teenager" and that "the incidents that occurred number 5 or less, were never repeated with the same individual, and never included anything more than touching with his hands." It hurt me. Donlon did not know about Connors criminal background until he was contacted by anews reporterin 2002. During the time he was living in the priory, the victim was sexually abused by Connell. Oris also sexually abused her older sister from when the older sister was in the third or fourth grade, and continued until she was in fifth grade. Ketcham cooperated with this process. He eventually was invited into the rectory by Wolk to socialize. Summary: In 2006, the diocese received a letter from a law firm stating it represented a female sexually abused by Crynes from 1974 to 1977, starting when she was 17. Ministry, Dean/Warren Co. Deanery, St Joseph, Warren, PA, 5/05/1979 - 9/15/1995: Resided at St. Joseph, 6/01/1963 - 5/26/1972: Secondary Education Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 5/26/1972 - 2/18/1983: Headmaster, Secondary Education Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 2/18/1983 - 8/30/1999: Pastor, Erie Holy Rosary, Erie, PA, 1984-1994:Dean, East Erie Deanery, Erie, PA, 8/31/1999 - Death: Pastor, St. Mark's the Evangelist, Erie, PA, 1943 - 1945: Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart, Sharon, PA, 1945 - 1962: Faculty, Erie Cathedral Preparatory High School, Erie, PA, 1948 - 1962: Assistant Headmaster, Erie Cathedral Preparatory, Erie, PA, 1962-1970: Pastor, St. Boniface, Kersey, PA, 1962-1970: Headmaster, Elk Co. Christian High School, St. Mary's, PA, 1970-1974: Pastor, St. Joseph, Oil City, PA, 1986-1987: Retired, Residence at Mt. Trautman recorded that, during that call, Presley admitted the sexual abuse of the victims. He was asked to leave and seek therapy elsewhere. He admitted to the wrestling, and said he did become slightly aroused while doing so. He received psychological treatment from 1986 to 1987. We have canceled any youth activities; we are encouraging older members to stay home and access services electronically. Soderlund offered to leave the priesthoodif the victim would go away with him. Bevilacqua encouraged Connor, among other things, to "educate youth." Summary:On October 26, 2004, an adult woman reported to the Diocese of Allentown that she was a victim of child sexual abuse at the hands of a Diocesan priest. The grand jury found no evidence that the Dioceses of Buffalo or Erie ever notified law enforcement officials, despite the fact that Freeman admitted to sexually violating children in at least five of his six ministry assignments. A few comments. Privacy Policy. Pawlaczyk took the victim into the bedroom and told him that he was going to give him a massage. The year of the abuse was unknown, but the reporting man was 50 years old in 2012. The male also advised that he was abused by another priest in Pittsburgh who now lived in Florida. Summary: In 2002, a victim said Premoshis sexually abused him from 1980 to 1982 when he was about 16 or 17 years old. The"boy" was an undercover detective. In 2003, a man said when he was a teenager in the mid-to-late 1980s, Wolk gave him a massage. Summary: Diocesan records contain a letter dated June 2004 to Butler County District Attorney's Office which acknowledges a series of civil lawsuits relating to Diskin' s conduct. In a sworn deposition in a civil lawsuit over the death of her brother, Darlene said Parker is chief financial officer of Darlene Bishop Ministries, gets free room and board with the Bishops, and receives monthly donations from Solid Rock to Parkers own ministry, called Answering the Call. Pastor, St. John the Evangelist, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 6/1982 - 9/1985: Asst. Diocesan records contained little to no documentation on any investigation conducted by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Sacred Heart, Sharon, PA, 6/03/1970 - 6/30/1975: Weekend Asst. InAugust2011,it was reported thatPindelengaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a minor between the ages of 6 and 9 between 1980 and 1984 in Washington County. Bishop Joseph Daley had been briefed. When confronted with this allegations, Kondzielski claimed he did not remember the incident, but did not deny it because it could have happened. The victims family was visiting from Arizona, and were invited to visit with Bonner and spent the night there. A confidential memorandum indicated that a victim contacted the Diocese on September 30, 2009 and requested counseling. A letter dated 1965, Scherer wrote of his revelation of his nervous breakdown resulting from the relationship with the woman. Pastor, St. Thomas More, Lake Ariel, PA, 9/1966 - 9/1970: Asst. Summary: An allegation from a John Doe was made in 2014 for sexual abuse of children. He stated that the abuse occurred when he was a freshman at Central Catholic High School. Although the courts have ruled against them, the children continue to claim Darlene abused her position as executrix of Perrys estate to deny them money while enriching herself and her immediate family. She recalled that, during a trip to the Poconos in 1964, Fromholzer took her and at least one other girl for a ride in his car. Summary: On April 3, 2014, Father Philip A. Altavilla was arrested for indecent assault, criminal attempt of indecent assault and corruption of minors in connection with a sexual assault of a female in December 1998. 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.. Strassner, after being confronted and initially denying even knowing the victim, admitted to the conduct but claimed he "did not intend anything sexual." On Aug. 21, 1996, Huff pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve 18 months to 5 years in prison. 03/1984-06/1984: Notre Dame High School, Easton; 06/1984 - 08/1984: St. Joseph, Easton; Notre Dame High School, Easton, 08/1984 - 01/1987: Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe. Summary: In 2015, a victim claimed that in the early 1980s, Weber gave a lecture to children about the meaning of impure thoughts. The victim reported that, while he was an altar boy at about the age of ten at St. Joseph's in Girardville, Gillespie began grooming him for future abuse. But Internal Revenue Service forms filed by Darlene Bishop Ministries show that Darlene makes $250,000 a year for speaking engagements around the country. They said it was their duty to stay open. Pastor, St. Paul, Scranton, PA, Summa, 6/1932 - 9/1932: Asst. At his worst, he was drinking a half gallon of vodka per day in the hopes that his drinking would kill him. He did not deny that it happened. Summary: In 1954, Farry was assigned to St. Michaels School for Boys. Summary: In 2002, the parents of an adult male met with diocesan officials in Pittsburgh to report that their son was sexually abused by Rhoden between 1976 and 1977. Pastor, St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg, PA, 6/1975 - 5/1976: St. Meinrad, IN for further studies, 5/1976 - 12/1981: Asst. Pastor, St. Nicholas, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 1/2000 - 7/2002: Chaplain, Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA, 7/1998 - 7/2000: Catechist, Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg, PA, 7/2000 - 5/2002: Chaplain, Bishop Hafey High School, Hazleton, PA, 5/2002 - 2/2003: Administrative Leave, Removed from active ministry, 2/2003 - 2/2003: Asst. No background checks or reviews were taken. She said he engaged in grooming behavior which led to two years of sexual abuse. He reported that the abuse began in the 1970's while he was in sixth grade. Adams left before completing the program. The website had links for puberty of boys and girls, and provided descriptions of growing up and sexuality. When the daughter was eight years old, the mother found blood in her daughters underwear. In September 2010, a parishioner came to a priest in Midland regarding sexual abuse that occurred during his childhood. He reported that when he was upset over the troubles of his life, he would seek Martin's counsel. The victim reported dreams of the sensation of breath on the back of his neck from when Schultz was sexually assaulting him. The couples remaining child, Jana Mitten, is a paid employee of Solid Rock, as is Julie Hooks husband, Leroy. He said that while attending a Gannon University Basketball game, Schanz approached him and asked him to attend each game. Summary: On July 24,1992, ayoung man accused Father James R. Adams of sexually assaulting him in the 1970's when the victim was between 8 and 12 years old and a member of St. Francis of Assisi. The victims from the family were ages 12 years old and younger. Summary: In July 2005, a victim sent an email regarding abuse suffered by Guth when he was seven years old. Slocum testified that Heberlein and then -Bishop Michael Murphy knew about his relationship with the young girl, but did nothing about it. The male reported that when they would wrestle, McMahon would always get on top of him and that McMahon would always have an erection. After the incident, Joyce was quickly reassigned to an all-girls school. When questioned by the officer, Sredzinski said nothing was wrong and that he was merely talking to the boy about some problems. Sorensen was arrested that day. A forum for scholarly conversation about Christianity, culture, and politics in the US, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). 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." Summary: A 64 -year -old femalereported to the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2016 that she was sexually abused by Lewandowski when she wasapproximately 12and in sixth grade. In Sept. 1980, Sinclair visited the one victims father for a drink late one night. At different times, Bolton fondled her, rubbed his penis against her and put his fingers in her vagina. He wrote, Father Braque and your sister have a long, difficult road ahead What has happened is their responsibility and certainly Father Braque will take care of his obligations. In April of 1989, the victim gave birth to a baby boy. This victim said that Cautela first encouraged him to begin lifting weights at a nearby gym. Pastor, Holy Trinity, Swoyersville, PA, 9/1977 - 9/1979: Asst. He was asked not to have older boys visit his room in the rectory anymore. Cautela suffered a heart attack and died in 2005, concluding the criminal investigation. Summary: A victim said that Wichmanowski forced her to perform oral sex on him, provided her with alcohol in the form and church wine, and made her dress provocatively, all when she was 12 years old. She reported that more serious incidents occurred with her sister. The victim alleged that sexual activity withCastelucciincluded masturbation, oral sex and one attempt at anal sex. The abuse continued until Kulig was transferred in October 1985. Shields unbuttoned the victim's pants and began fondling the victim's genitals. Presbyterian Council, Erie, PA, 9/03/1963 - 5/31/1967: St. Marks's Seminary High School, Erie PA, Unknown -5/14/1974: St. Mark's Major Seminary, Erie, PA, 6/03/1975: Mt. Summary: Multiple allegations of unwanted sexual misconduct between Zangari and adult women were reported to the diocese in 1980 and 1986. Pastor, Holy Rosary, Ashley, PA, 9/1970 - 9/1974: In residence, St. Therese, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 9/1974 - 12/1980: Asst. These sexual assaultsreportedly includedoral and anal sex. Special Duties, Part-Time Faculty, Erie Cathedral Preparatory, Erie, PA, 6/11/1960 - 8/01/1966: Special Ministry, Erie Cathedral Preparatory, Erie, PA, 8/27/1966 - 1/31/1969: Special Ministry, DuBois Central Catholic HS, Special Duties, Headmaster, DuBois, PA, 6/16/1967 - 10/15/1968: St. Bernard, Administration with Residence, Falls Creek, PA, 5/26/1972 - 1/04/1974: Special Ministry, Vicar Assistant with Residence, Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Conneaut Lake, PA, 1/04/1974 - 6/01/1979: Pastor with Residence, Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Conneaut Lake, PA, 6/01/1979 - 10/15/1985: Pastor with Residence, St. Matthew in the Wood, Erie, PA, 1944-1951:Monastic maintenance department, St. Vincent Arch Abbey, 1954-1963: Monastic maintenance department, St. Vincent Arch Abbey, 1951-1954: Assistant Pastor, Sacred Heart, St. Mary's, PA, 1954-1963: Prefect, St. Vincent Scholasticate, 1964-1967: Superior, St. Benedictine Priort, Vinhedo, S. P. Brazil, 1967-1968: Administrator, St. Benedict, Marguerite, 1968-1971: Assistant Pastor, Queen of the World, St. Mary's, PA, 1971-1972: Pastor, St. Bruno, South Greensburg, PA, 1972-1980: Pastor, St. James, Waynesburg, OH, 1990-1992: Pastor, Sacred Heart, St. Mary's, PA, 6/16/1968 - 9/02/1970: St. Patrick, Erie, PA, 6/16/1968 - 9/02/1970: Faculty, Cathedral Preparatory, Erie, PA, 9/02/1970 - 3/09/1984: St. Patrick, Erie, PA, 8/16/1971 - 1/31/1983: Chaplain, Soldiers and Sailors Home, 3/09/1984 - 8/25/1986: St. Adalbert, Sharon, PA, 8/25/1986 - 11/07/1992: St. Joseph, Oil City, PA, 11/07/1992 - 6/28/1998: St. George, Erie, PA, 6/28/1998 - 12/21/1998: Sabbatical, American College of Louvain, 12/21/1998 - 6/05/1999: St. Joseph, Sharon, PA, 6/06/1999 - 12/31/2007: Chaplain, FCI McKean, Bradford, PA, 8/22/2008 - 8/31/2012: St. Michael, Emlenton, PA, 8/22/2008 - 8/31/2012: Chaplain, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, 10/21/2016 - 11/04/2016: Temporary Parochial Administrator, St. Elizabeth Seton, Sun City, AZ, 6/09/1962 - 1971: Faculty, Cathedral Preparatory, Erie PA, 1/22/1971 - 1976: Chaplain, United States Army, 8 /1976 - 1978: Chaplain, Hamot Medical Center, Erie PA, 5/01/1978 - 1982: Chaplain, Unites States Army, 11/11/1935-5/21/1948: St. Stanislaus Koska, Erie/Tyler, PA, 5/22/1948-11/16/1970: Assumption, Sykesville, PA, 7/05/1979 - 6/09/1982: Faculty, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA; Weekend Education, St. Francis of Assisi, Bradford, PA, 6/09/1982 - 8/24/1997: Faculty, Gannon University, 6/01/1991 - 8/24/1997: Director, Parochial Administrator Gannon University, 8/24/1997 - 12/03/1997: Administrator, St. Francis of Assisi, Clearfield, PA, 12/03/1997 - 6/06/2000: Pastor, St. Agnes, Morrisdale, PA, 6/06/2000 - 7/24/2001: Sp. 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