Father Thomas Wilson
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Ordained: 1975
Permanently Removed: 2019
Assigned as Follows:
- St. Mary of the Mount Church (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Saint Victor Parish (Bairdford, PA)
- Transfiguration Parish (Russellton, PA)
Summary of Sexual Misconduct Allegation against Father Thomas Wilson:
Father Thomas Wilson was ordained a priest in 1975, who served in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. According to media reports, on April 6th, 2019, he had been placed on administrative leave. following allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor while Wilson was serving as a seminarian at St. Mary of the Mount Church. However, the diocese did say that the allegations did not involve sexual contact.
Father Wilson admitted to the allegation, while he was actively serving at two parishes in Allegheny County. The diocese did not reveal specifically what Father Wilson admitted to doing and did not provide any other details of the incident.
Thomas Wilson may no longer engage in public ministry, dress as a priest or present himself as a priest in good standing. He has been included on the Diocese of Pittsburgh's 2019 list of clergy against whom allegations have been made. He also served in the Archdiocese of Miami according to published reports.
Wilson died at age 77 on July 7, 2026. He last resided in Pittsburgh.
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