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Fr Francis Zappitelli – Diocese of Phoenix

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August 6, 2019 | By Horowitz Law
Fr Francis Zappitelli – Diocese of Phoenix

Father Francis Zappitelli 

Diocese of Phoenix

Ordained: 1962

Removed: 2018

Assigned as follows:

  • St. Maria Goretti (Scottsdale, AZ)
  • St. Louis the King (Glendale, AZ)
  • Resurrection Church (Phoenix, AZ)
  • Christ the King (Mesa, AZ)
  • St. Jerome (Phoenix, AZ)
  • St. Daniel the Prophet (Scottsdale, AZ)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Francis Zappitelli:

According to media reports, Father Francis Zappitelli was ordained for the Diocese of Youngstown. He was removed from the Youngstown Diocese after sex-abuse allegations in the mid-1970s. 

He moved to Arizona in 1983, and was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix that April. 

He retired in 2002.

In October 2018, Father Zappitelli’s name appeared on the Diocese of Youngstown list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.   

In November 2018, the Diocese of Phoenix removed Father Zappitelli from public ministry upon learning that he was accused of sexual misconduct within the Diocese of Youngstown. 

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Phoenix.  If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest in Phoenix, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Phoenix now have legal options to recover damages due to a compensation fund created for victims.  Call us at 888-283-9922 or send an email to adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.

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