Father Francis Kulig Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1974 Resigned (temporary): 1987 Removed: 2002 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: 1974: St. Matthew (East Stroudsburg, PA) 1974-1979: Immaculate Conception (Scranton, PA) 1979-1985: St. John the Evangelist (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1985-1986: Nativity BVM (Tunkhannock, PA) 1986-1987: St. Mary of the Lake (Lake Winola, PA) 1987-2001: Mercy Center Convent (Dallas, PA) 2001-2002: Holy Family Residence…
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Fr. James F. Nolan – Diocese of Scranton
Father James Nolan Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1929 Resigned: 1956 Died: 1957 Assigned as follows: St. Mary (Lackawaxen, PA) St. Patrick (Wilkes-Barre, PA) Ss. Peter and Paul (Towanda, PA) St. Vincent (Scranton, PA) St. James (Pleasant Mount, PA) St. Charles (Sugar Notch, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father James Nolan: Father James Nolan was ordained a priest in…
Fr. Thomas Shoback – Diocese of Scranton
Father Thomas Shoback Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1977 Leave of Absence: Nov. 2011 Resigned ministry: May 2013 Faculties removed: Nov. 2014 Assigned as follows: 1977: St. Matthew (East Stroudsburg, PA) 1977-1984: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Plymouth, PA) 1984: St. Joseph (Hazleton, PA) 1984-1989: Sacred Heart (Plains, PA) 1989-1997: St. Andrew and St. Mary (Blossburg, PA) 1997-2002: Our Lady…
Fr. John A. Pender – Diocese of Scranton
Father John Pender Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1962 Left Diocese without permission: 1968 Died: 2009 Assigned as follows: 1962: Queen of Peace (Hawley, PA) 1962-1966: Sacred Heart (Peckville, PA) 1966-1967: St. Leo (Ashley, PA) 1967-1968: St. John (Susquehanna, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father John Pender: Father John Pender was ordained a priest in 1962, who served in multiple…
Fr. John O’Neill – Diocese of Scranton
Father John O’Neill Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1918 Died: 1978 Assigned as follows: Mount Pocono Holy Cross (Scranton, PA) Nativity of Our Lord (Scranton, PA) St. Joseph (Matamoras, PA) St. John the Evangelist (Scranton, PA) St. Rose (Carbondale, PA) St. Mary (Lackawaxen, PA) St. John (Troy, PA) Sacred Heart of Mary (Jermyn, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father…
Fr. Edward Gallagher – Diocese of Scranton
Fr. Edward Gallagher Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1946 Retired: 1992 Died: 2001 Assigned as follows: 1946-1947: St. Ignatius (Kingston, PA) 1947-1949: St. Ann (Tobyhanna, PA) 1949-1950: St. Anthony of Padua (Dunmore, PA) 1950-1955: Holy Name (Swoyersville, PA) 1955-1967: St. Peter’s Cathedral (Scranton, PA) 1967-1979: St. Joachim (Meshoppen, PA) 1979-1982: St. Ann (Freeland, PA) 1982-1992: St. Patrick (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1992: Named…
Msgr. Joseph Hammond – Diocese of Scranton
Monsignor Joseph Hammond Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1931 Elevated to Monsignor: 1968 Died: 1985 Assigned as follows: 1931-1932: St. Mary (Mt. Pocono, PA) 1932-1935: St. Theresa (Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1935-1936: Catholic Charities 1936-1937: St. Michael Industrial School (Tobyhanna) 1937-1938: Diocesan Rural Life 1938-1943: Catholic Hospitals 1943: St. Mary’s Convent 1943-1946: Catholic Charities 1946-1947: Blessed Sacrament (Miners Mills, PA) 1947-1950: St. Charles…
Msgr. Joseph Gilgallon- Diocese of Scranton
Monsignor Joseph Gilgallon Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1959 Elevated to Monsignor: 1973 Died: 1991 Assigned as follows: 1959-1966: St. Basil (Dushore, PA) 1966: St. Francis (Eagles Mere, PA) 1966-1972: St. Ignatius (Kingston, PA) 1972-1985: St. Peter (Scranton, PA) 1985-1987: St. Therese (Shavertown, PA) 1987-1991: St. Francis (West Hazleton, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Msgr. Joseph Gilgallon: Msgr. Joseph…
Father Joseph A. Griffin – Diocese of Scranton
Father Joseph Griffin Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1927 Retired: 1976 Died: 1988 Assigned as follows: 1927: St. Matthew (East Stroudsburg, PA) 1927-1928: St. Andrew (Blossburg, PA) 1928-1929: Annunciation (Williamsport, PA) 1929-1932: Absent for Studies: Catholic University 1932-1938: Marywood College (Scranton, PA) 1938-1944: St. Joseph Children & Maternity Hosp. (Scranton, PA) 1944-1951: St. Catherine (Moscow, PA) 1951-1952: St. Basil (Dushore, PA)…
Fr. Joseph Houston – Diocese of Scranton
Father Joseph Houston Diocese of Scranton Ordained: 1964 Resigned ministry (temporary): 1982 Removed from ministry: 2002 Laicized: 2004 Assigned as follows: 1964-1966: St. Thomas More (Lake Ariel, PA) 1966-1970: St. Peter (Wellsboro, PA) 1970-1977: St. Paul (Scranton, PA) 1977-1980: Holy Child (Mansfield, PA) 1980-1982: St. Thomas More (Lake Ariel, PA) 1982-2002: St. Vincent de Paul (Plymouth, PA) Summary of Sexual…