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Fr. Thomas E. Smith – Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Thomas Smith Diocese of Pittsburgh Ordained: 1951 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Thomas Smith: Father Thomas Smith,...

Msgr. Desmond McGee – Diocese of Erie

Msgr. Desmond McGee Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1970 Named in Civil Lawsuit: 1996 Elevated to Monsignor: 1996 Retired: 1997 Leave of Absence: 2014 Died:  2021...

Msgr. Joseph Meisinger – Diocese of Erie

Monsignor Joseph Meisinger Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1933 Death: 1979 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Monsignor Joseph Meisinger: Msgr. Joseph Meisinger...

Fr. Dennis Chludzinski – Diocese of Erie

Father Dennis Chludzinski Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1976 Leave of Absence: 1978 – 1979 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Dennis...

Fr. Donald Cooper – Diocese of Erie

Father Donald Cooper Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1963 Retired: 2005 Death: 2011 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Donald Cooper: Fr....

Fr. Michael R. Freeman – Diocese of Erie

Father Michael Freeman Diocese of Erie Ordination: 1972 Faculties Revoked by Diocese of Buffalo: 1981 Possible inpatient treatment: 1981, 1989 Faculties Revoked by Diocese of...

Fr. Charles Weber, O.S.B. – Diocese of Greensburg

Father Charles Weber, O.S.B. Diocese of Greensburg Ordained: 1945 Retired: 1994 Died: 2000 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Allegations against Fr. Charles Weber, O.S.B.:...

Fr. Mark Gruber, O.S.B. – Diocese of Greensburg

Father Mark Gruber Diocese of Greensburg (Benedictine) Ordained: 1987 Laicized: 2013 Assigned as Follows: Summary of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Involving Fr. Mark Gruber: Fr. Mark Gruber...

Fr. Francis Lesniak – Diocese of Greensburg

Father Francis Lesniak Diocese of Greensburg Ordained: 1943 Retired: 1987 Died: 1991 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Francis Lesniak: Fr....