Sexual Abuse Law Blog
April 2019
Reading Central Catholic High School (Reading, PA)
Reading Central Catholic High School, which closed in 2011, was one of the Diocese of Allentown’s largest private schools. It has also been home to...
April 2019
The Shocking History of Priest Abuse in Easton, Pennsylvania
Easton, Pennsylvania, located on the Delaware River across from New Jersey, is a town of about 30,000 people. It is home to five Catholic parishes,...
April 2019
Fr. Allen Stepien – Diocese of Paterson
Father Allen Stepien Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1965 Removed: 2002 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Allen Stepien: According to media reports,...
April 2019
Fr. Andrew Perretta – Diocese of Paterson
Father Andrew Perretta Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1974 Removed: October 2004 Reinstated: 2007 Retired (voluntarily): 2017 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father...
April 2019
Fr. Gregory White – Diocese of Paterson
Father Gregory White Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1996 Died: May 10, 2002 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Gregory White: Fr. Gregory...
April 2019
Fr. James A. Smith – Diocese of Paterson
Father James A. Smith Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1956 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father James A Smith: According to...
April 2019
Fr. James Scott – Diocese of Paterson
Father James Scott Diocese of Paterson Ordained: May 4, 1974 Removed from ministry: 1995 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father James Scott:...
April 2019
Fr. John Heekin – Diocese of Paterson
Father John Heekin Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1963 Removed: 2011 Died: 2018 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John Heekin: Fr. Heekin’s...
April 2019
Fr. John Pisarcik – Diocese of Paterson
Father John G. Pisarcik Diocese of Paterson Ordained: 1970 Removed: 1991 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John G Pisarcik: According to...