Father Philip Ferrara Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1990 Transfer to Eastern Rite: 2003 Criminal Conviction (misdemeanor): 2011 Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Philip Ferrara: Father Philip Ferrara was ordained a priest in 1990, who served in the Diocese of Scranton. According to media reports, in 2000, Ferrara contacted Bishop James Timlin to seek his permission to establish a retreat house…