Fr. Walter L. Ferrett – Diocese of Scranton

| Jan 6, 2021 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Walter Ferrett

Diocese of Scranton

Ordained: 1966

Died: 2008

Assigned as follows:

  • 1966: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Lake Silkworth, PA)
  • 1966-1969: Saint Stanislaus (Nanticoke, PA)
  • 1969-1973: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Scranton, PA)
  • 1973-1982: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dickson City, PA)
  • 1982-1990: Saint Stanislaus, Nanticoke, (Nanticoke, PA)
  • 1990-1991: Saints Peter and Paul (Plains, PA)
  • 1991-2005: Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary (Scranton, PA)
  • 2005-2007: Villa Saint Joseph (Scranton, PA)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Walter Ferrett:

Father Walter Ferrett was ordained a priest in 1966, who served in multiple parishes in the Diocese of Scranton. He was assigned to parishes in Lake Silkworth, Nanticoke, Scranton, Dickson City, and Plains over his tenure. According to media reports, in 2020, he was named on the Diocese of Scranton 2020 List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred, or the victim’s age/gender, are unknown.

Fr. Ferrett died in 2008.

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