Father Placid Hennessey Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1929 Death: 1959 Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Placid Hennessey In December 2021, the Diocese of Scranton added Fr. Placid Hennessey’s name to its list of clergy credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor. Additional details about the nature of the abuse and when it took place are publicly unavailable.…
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Msgr. Thomas Jordan – Diocese of Scranton
Monsignor Thomas Jordan Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1948 Died: 1990 Assigned as follows: 1949-1950: Ascension Church, Williamsport, PA 1951: St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton, PA 1952-1964: St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, PA 1959-1967: “Procuratores et Advocati” 1965-1968: Central Catholic High School, Kingston, PA 1967-1968: Holy Saviour Church (in residence), Wilkes-Barre, PA 1969-1970: St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA 1971-1977: Gate of Heaven…
Fr. Julius Reiner – Diocese of Scranton
Father Julius Reiner Diocese of Scranton (Congregation of the Passion) Ordained: 1926 Died: 1973 Assignment History: St. Paul of the Cross Province Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Julius Reiner: Father Julius Reiner was ordained a priest of the Congregation of the Passion in 1926, who served in the Diocese of Scranton. According to media reports, Fr. Reiner was…
Fr. Hugh Harold McGroarty – Diocese of Scranton
Father Hugh Harold McGroarty Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1945 Died: 2012 Assignment History: 1946-1947: Saint Charles, Sugar Notch, PA) 1947-1950: Holy Savior (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1950-1962: Saint Patrick (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1962: Christ the King (Dunmore, PA) 1962-1966: Saint Mary of Mount Carmel (Dunmore, PA) 1966-1969: Saint Martha (Fairmount Springs, PA) 1969-1974: Our Lady Queen of Peace (Brodheadsville, PA) 1974-1979: Saint Elizabeth…
Mr. Mark Major – Diocese of Scranton
Mr. Mark Major Diocese of Scranton (Lay Teacher) Died: Unknown Assignment History: 1991-1993: Sacred Heart High School (Carbondale, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Mr. Mark Major: Mr. Mark Major was a lay teacher who worked at Sacred Heart High School in the Diocese of Scranton. According to media reports, in October 2020, his name was one of eight…
Fr. Francis Corcoran – Diocese of Scranton
Fr. Francis Corcoran Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1958 Died: 1996 Assignment History: 1958: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Tunkhannock, PA) 1958-1961: Mater Dolorosa (Williamsport, PA) 1961-1963: Ascension (Williamsport, PA) 1963-1966: Saint Ann (Shohola, PA) 1966-1975: Saint Francis (West Hazleton, PA) 1975-1977: Holy Child (Mansfield, PA) 1977-1984: Sacred Heart (Weston, PA) 1984: Sacred Heart (Luzerne, PA) 1984-1987: Saint Martin of…
Msgr. Joseph P. Kelly – Diocese of Scranton
Msgr. Joseph Kelly Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1966 Assignment History: 1967: Ascension Church, Williamsport, PA 1968-1969: St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, PA 1970-1975: College Seminary of St. Pius X, Dalton, PA 1974-1978: “Boy Scouts Director” 1974-1978: “N.C.C.M. Director” 1975-1979: “Procuratores et Advocati” 1975-1978: “N.C.C.W. Director” 1975-1980: “Senate of Priests” 1975-1978: “Holy Name Society” 1976-1980: “St. Michael’s School for Boys,” Hoban…
Fr. Walter L. Ferrett – Diocese of Scranton
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:…
Fr. Edmund F. Byrne – Diocese of Scranton
Father Edmund Byrne Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1938 Died: 1991 Assignment History: 1938-1940: Nativity of Our Lord (Scranton, PA) 1940: Saint Matthew (Stroudsburg, PA) 1940-1941: Saint Basil (Dushore, PA) 1941-1945: Saint Joseph (Minooka, PA) 1945-1950: Cathedral of Saint Peter (Scranton, PA) 1950-1958: Saint Mary (Dunmore, PA) 1958-1961: College Misericordia (Dallas, TX) 1971: Incardinated, Dioceses of Oklahoma City and Tulsa Summary…
Fr. Joseph T. Conboy – Diocese of Scranton
Father Joseph Conboy Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1953 Died: 2008 Assignment History: 1953-1964: Saint Michael’s School for Boys (Hoban Heights, PA) 1964-1969: Saint Gabriel (Hazleton, PA) 1969-1970: Saint Leo (Ashley, PA) 1970-1977: Saint Basil (Dushore, PA) 1977-1984: Saint Lawrence (Great Bend, PA) 1984: Holy Saviour (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1984-1990: Saint Joseph (Athens, PA) 1990-1992: Saint Patrick (Nicholson, PA) 1992: Retired Summary…