He, however, said he may have had a wet dream while they were sleeping in the same bed.. The file note also indicated that Kucan was then in his mid- eighties and in the early stages of dementia. Summary: In 1994, a boy alleged Shank molested his brother, himself and five altar boys. Contact 24/7 He advised thatDemsherengaged in sexual activity with him while he wasapproximately 14. View Locations. Theyre raising funds to replace the bust of Jesus their website includes a pitch for donations and this time the statue will be full-bodied and made of limestone. Pastor, St. Ann, Tobyhanna, PA, 9/1954 - 2/1966: Asst. Karabin told his superiors that the second incident occurred because of thestress he was under from not having his own pastorate. Summary:During his years in ministry, Graff raped scores of children. Summary: The diocese first received a sexual abuse allegation on Lesniak in 2004. He said his relationship with the victims was over, and understood the necessary action taken by the diocese. Fromholzer groped the girls as he encouraged them to take turns sitting next to him. He said Roemele would grope and fondle him and two other altar servers before mass. Summary:Monsignor Daniel Martin was a priest the in the Diocese of Erie for 43 -three years who faced two known allegations of sexual abuse. The records revealed that an Ellwood City Police Officer advised that a case number was never assigned to the matter out of respect for Cautela. He estimated that, in total, Dorsch assaulted him on 50 to 70 separate occasions. On Feb. 5, 2014, a 64-year-old malereported that when he wasapproximately 12to 13 he would wrestle with McMahon. In 2001, the woman and daughters renewedtheircomplaints and the Diocesan Review Board found the victims' allegations to be credible and rejected Crowley' s testimony. The diocese settled a civil action with a $30,000 settlement. A civil lawsuit against Altavilla and the Diocese was settled in 2014. Good gravy, this gave me a Hillsdale College flashback, though it has a truly sadder ending: http://www.salon.com/books/it/2000/01/19/hillsdale/print.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). In another instance, a male reported that when he was 11 years old, Barry and him slept in a bed together. On June 12, 2016, the victims testified under oath before the grand jury that they were sexually abused by Fromholzer in 1965 when they were approximately 13 or 14 years old. According to the mother, the prosecutor told her that if she signed to expunge the charges against Cipolla and he "does it again" within 10 years, "we can bring those charges back up." The victim reported Boylan anally raped him. April 2002 - A woman said that Vaughn molested both of her daughters from about 1961 to about 1966. In March 2002, Tucci retired. Lawrence then began to touch his genitals, had the victim take down his pants, and began to fondle the victim's genitals. Summary: In 1993, a victim wrote a letter to Bishop Trautman at the Diocese of Erie where she stated in in 1945, when she was 13, she experienced abuse at the hands of Hopkins in the rectory of St. Titus. In December 1985, a concerned St. Pius teacher notedandreported:Kryston's attention to eighth and ninth grade girls, while ignoring boys; his inviting girls to the rectory to talk at 11:15 p.m.; and circlingthe block of a young girl and then inviting her to accompany him alone on a shopping trip. She stated their mother sent them to Kurutz at his new parish in New Castle when she was in sixth grade. Based on the files presented, it did not appear any further investigation was conducted. The victim suffered from psoriasis, and Sanesi suggested that the victim would be more comfortable in his private quarters. Summary: In April 2006, a 53-year-old man accused Romero of sexually abusing him between the ages of 13 and 14 (1966 or 1967). Summary: An adult male wrote in 1996 that when he was a minor, he was sexually assaulted by Thomas on several occasions beginning in 1958. He stated that he attributesthe majority ofhis problems with alcohol to his early exposure to alcohol by Romero and Bauer. In 2002, Bishop Trautman initiated the laicization process to formerly remove Ketcham from the church. McMahon encouraged her to touch him in inappropriate areas of his body. In 2007, a fourth victim reported he was sexually abused from 1983 through 1987 or 1988, starting when he was eight years old after his first Holy Communion picnic. 5:30 pm, 420 South White Horse Pike Summary: In May 1981, two mothers wrote letters to Bishop Norbert Gaughan saying Sinclair abused their two sons when they were about 14 years old. The Diocesan record, a "summary of case" relating to Soderlund, generalized the sexual conduct without referencing specific acts or crimes. During these monthly, Saturday haircuts, Meder would rub the boys' thighs and smack their buttocks. He could not resume doing any of these things until he obtained a church - approved evaluation. The Diocese's documents revealed the following information. Pastor, St. John the Evangelist, Pittston, PA, 6/1980 - 9/1980: Asst. The couples remaining child, Jana Mitten, is a paid employee of Solid Rock, as is Julie Hooks husband, Leroy. THE THEFT OF SOLID ROCK CHURCH IN ELK RIVER MINNESOTA | Study the details of William Neal Matthews' Church Theft Online Welcome to the James417 Association website. In his online communications, Cramer mentioned he wanted to go to Mexico where he could "rent" boys. During the ride, he pulled into a parking lot and parked. Genizerwas assured, however, that the allegation would not affect his current standing in the Diocese because the Diocese deemed it to be an "inconclusive allegation. The man stated anytime Allen abused him, he paid him money. In 2012, a jury found him guilty of the crimes of concealment of the whereabouts of a child and corruption of minors. Urrutigoity and Ensey were told not to engage in active ministry involving children. Summary: Kelley served in two different dioceses in two states as well as in Europe over the course of his 30 year career. Summary: In 1967, Homer had a 14 year old female locked in his office during an entire class period. Solid Rock has a sanctuary resembling a theater, complete with balcony, a gymnasium with electronic scoreboards, a weight room for the Firm Believers exercise group, a separate childrens church, a racquetball court and a coffee bar where people can buy the Bishops books, CDs, DVDs and other merchandise. Lebanon, PA, 11/15/1974-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 5/21/1975-9/22/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. Philomena, Beaver Falls, PA, 9/23/1976-7/04/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Agatha, Bridgeville, PA, 7/05/1976-10/08/1978: Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/09/1978-6/28/198: Parochial Vicar, St. Canice, Knoxville, PA, 6/28/1983-7/05/1983: Parochial Vicar, St. Philip, Crafton, PA (7 days), 12/01/1983-11/01/1988: Chaplin, McGuire Memorial Home for Exceptional Children, New Brighton, PA, 4/28/1962: Assistant, St. Francis of Assisi, Vineland, NJ, 1/08/1966: Assistant, St. Mary, Gloucester, NJ, 6/18/1966: Assistant in Residence, St. Rose of Lima, Haddon Heights, NJ, 6/18/1966: Faculty, Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, NJ, 1969-1970: Assistant CYO Director of Diocese, Diocese Center, 1970-1985: Chairperson, Bishop Eustace Preparatory, Pennsauken Township, NJ, 2/2002: Removed from active ministry/retirement, 6/10/1954-6/9/1968: St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, PA, 6/10/1968-3/27/1969: St. Margaret, Green Tree, PA, 3/28/1969-1/17/2003: Holy Angels, Hay, PA, 3/1984-6/1987: Deacon until ordained; Assistant Pastor after ordination, St. Martin, Baltimore, MD, 6/1987-8/1988: Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church and Friary, Rochester, PA, 1988: St. Francis Friary, Brookline, PA (in residence only), 12/29/1992: Dismissed from clerical state, 8/22/1946 - 7/16/1947: St. Peter, New Kensington, PA, 7/17/1947 - 6/29/1949: Christ the King, Ambridge, PA, 6/30/1949 - 5/20/1951: St. James, West End, PA, 5/20/1951 - 6/29/1963: United States Army, 7/02/1963 - 6/06/1966: Resurrection, Brookline, PA, 6/07/1966 - 6/24/1983: St. Mary of the Assumption, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/12/1975 -7/17/1979: St. Paul, Butler, PA, 7/18/1975 -11/26/1981: Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ellwood City, PA, 11/27/1981- 7/05/1987: Sacred Heart, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/06/1987- 1/01/1991: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1/31/1991-5/24/2002: Diocese of Pittsburgh, 6/15/1970-5/20/1975: Parochial Vicar, St. Summary: In 2004, a man contacted the diocese to report he was sexually abused by Shoback in 1981 at the age of 12. Clay was reinstated, but ultimately declined the appointment and was granted a leave of absence. Summary: In 1965, a priest received a phone call that Procopio molested girls in the seventh and eighth grades at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Harrisburg. Summary:The Diocese of Allentown became aware of Father Andrew Ulincy's sexual abuse of children in 1981. Pastor, St. Cecilia, Wyoming, PA, 9/1970 - 1/1972: Asst. Plane reports possible problem, lands safely at Dayton airport. If we dont believe what he believes, we might as well turn that (church) building into a hay barn.. Pittsburgh, PA, 5/1935-6/1935: St. Mary, McKees Rocks, PA, 6/1935-10/1942: St. James, W. E. Pittsburgh, PA, 10/1942-8/1944: St. Mary, Parkers Landing and Mission, St. James, Petrolia, PA, 8/1944-11/1962: Holy Family, West Newton, PA, 5/1973: Retired, Residing at St. Mary, Kittanning, PA, 8/1982: St. Anne's Home for the elderly, Greensburg, PA (Resident), 8/12/1943 -2/27/1946: St. Monica, Wampum and St. Theresa, Hoytdale, PA, 2/28/1946 -2/10/1953: St. Mary, New Kensignton, PA, 2/11/1953 -5/14/1953: St. Bernard, Indiana, PA, 5/15/1953 -8/3/1954: Transfiguration Church, Mount Pleasant, PA, 8/4/1954 -4/3/1956: St. Mary, New Kensington, PA, 4/4/1956 -9/7/1960: St. Michael, Glen Campbell and SS Peter & Paul, Arcadia, PA, 9/8/1960 -8/31/1965: St. Stanislaus, Calmut, PA, 9/1/1965 -6/26/1969: St. Anne, Fellsburg and Holy Cross, Webster, PA, 6/27/1969 -5/24/1976: Seven Dolors, Yukon, PA, 5/25/1976 -8/1987: St. Francis de Paul, Ford City, PA, 7/1957-8/1958: SS Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance, PA, 8/1958-6/1960: Holy Trinity, Ford City, PA, 6/1960-8/1965: Holy Rosary Church, Republic, PA, 8/1965-6/1967: St. Mary Church, Uniontown, PA, 6/1967-6/1970: St. Elizabeth Church, Starford, PA & Sacred Heart, Dixonville, PA, 6/1970-5/1973: Holy Rosary Church, Republic, PA, 5/1973-1/1982: Holy Cross, Youngwood and St. Gilbert Church, Hunker, PA, 1/1982-1/1985: St. Pius X, Mt. Learn More Contact Us 6959 Warm Springs Road Midland, GA 31820 info@solidrock.com 706-568-0039 Copyright 2023, Solid Rock Church. Summary: In August 2016, a woman reported that inJune1969, she was a 17-year-old nursing student at Sewickley Valley Hospital. The man recalled that as a child, he "always wondered what was in Brother Franks' pants." Summary: The grand jury was provided little to no information on McGee. Pastor, St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg, PA, 9/1927 - 2/1928: Asst. Pastor, Holy Cross, Olyphant, PA, 7/2013 - 11/2013: Asst. In an effort to return disaffected members of the St. Pius X to membership in the Catholic Church, Bishop James C. Timlin interviewed a group of men the Society of St. John including Carlos Urrutigoity, Eric Ensey, Daniel Fullerton and Marshal Roberts. Motsay was interviewed and admitted to the allegations. Summary:The victim claims Lynch slammed him into the wall and this resulted in a trauma to his head. He said, I never thought that it would come to this, but young girls are pretty and they throw themselves at you, you say things and do things I guess I never meant to hurt anybody. Summary: A family living in Florida, formerly of Lancaster, made sexual molestation allegations against Reyes. In December 1986, in a letter to the diocese, medical staff stated that they stood by their recommendation Mueller "not work with children or adolescents." The victim claimed that during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years of high school, Brother Edmundus Murphy, who was 33 years of age at this time, was the wrestling coach at the school. He alleged that Father Richard Lynch was responsible for the sexual abuse that he went through while attending Bradford Central Catholic Christian High School 1978-1979. Summary: In a document dated July 7, 1995, itwas reported that the son of a member of the Archdiocese had revealed that was fondled byGenizerin 1980 when he was 13. Pastor, Annunciation, Williamsport, PA, 9/1929 - 1/1932: Studies - Catholic University, 1/1932 - 9/1938: Chaplain, & Teacher, Marywood College, Scranton, PA, 9/1938 - 6/1944: Chaplain, St. Joseph Children and Maternity Hospital, Scranton, PA, 6/1944 - 9/1951: Pastor, St. Catherine, Moscow, PA, 9/1951 - 9/1952: Administrator, St. Hackman had mailed child pornography to an undercover law enforcement officer. In 2009, a man reported that when he was 15 or 16, he and Spangenberg engaged in many types of sexual encounters. Home Connect About Us Give Back Become a Member Current Events Baptism Social Justice Ministry Space Rental Job Opportunities Back Rock Solid Counseling Our Beliefs Who We Are Our Pastor Our Staff Cart 0. The male further stated that he lived with Ginder for a short time andthe relationship with Ginder and others was "out of control." An October 1996 Diocesan memorandum documented that McKenna was confronted with several allegations of improper sexual activity. Van der Putten did not have any contact with the diocese after being denied faculties in the diocese of Scranton in 2002. The man said he eventually told his mother, who did not believe the abuse allegations. In January 2003, his faculties werewithdrawnand he was permanently removed from ecclesiastical ministry, referencing the publication of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Pastor, St. Vincent de Paul, Milford, PA, 1/24/2014: Dispensation from clerical state, 6/1934 - 9/1940: Asst. The Board determined that the allegation could not be substantiated because the information was inconclusive and unable to be verified. Pastor, St. Ann, Williamsport, PA, 9/1984 - 9/1988: Pastor, SS Peter & Paul, Towanda, PA, 1/19/1990: Appointed Parochial Vicar, St. Ann, Naples, FL, 6/1954 - 10/1957: Asst. At this point, Weber began to fondle the boys genitals. The boysmother saidthat before a scheduled preliminary hearing, the prosecution allowed an attorney for the Diocese to question the boys. On December 6, 2005, Yarrosh was released from prison as a convicted and registered sex offender. However, on November 29, 1988, he was informed by the Diocese that he could no longer continue in ministry. MONROE The 62-foot King of Kings statue no longer stretches out its giant arms to motorists on Interstate 75, but a pastor of the Solid Rock Church says the June 14 fire was good PR for what the church is about: Christ. Weekend Asst. The Grand Jury did not find any documentation that indicated that the Diocese ever reported the case to local law enforcement. However, all documentation of the church theft is still available.My name is Rev Edward G. Palmer and I designed this website. Pastor, St. Stephen, Plymouth, PA, 9/1968 - 9/1970: Asst. Smith had raped them anally and orally. Aletter stated: "To the best of my knowledge, he has never engaged in sexual behavior inconsistent with priestly celibacy, nor had he ever acted in an inappropriate manner with minors. Summary:The Grand Jury heard testimony from and about five members of the same family that Tome had abused in the 1970s. Huber responded that he should attend one-on-one counseling sessions. He also stated that Keegan asked to examine his genitals while they were together in the band pit area at the school. God would never leave or forsake His bride (the church). In the note, Connare expressed that he sincerely hopes that we can contain the whole matter within this circle, and did not reassign the accused priest out of fear that too many would connect the two incidents, the dismissal of the seminarian and the removal of the priest.. A January 2015 complaint of sexual abuse was made to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. In one of her books, Darlene claims God cured her of breast cancer in 1986. Summary:The victim told the Diocese he was sexually abused by Shigo when he was an altar boy during eighth and ninth grades and at St. Ambrose church. Pastor, St. Paul, Scranton, PA, Summa, 6/1932 - 9/1932: Asst. High School, DuBois, PA, 6/05/1980 - 8/12/1983: Weekend Asst. You can imaginehow hard it is for me to write this letter-especially when you trusted me and released me to the Mount." 6/03/1954 - 2/03/1955: Assistant Pastor, Holy Rosary, Erie, PA, 2/03/1955 - 3/27/1957: Assistant Pastor, Sacred Heart, Sharon, PA, 3/27/1957 - 2/03/1958: Assistant Pastor, St. Boniface, Kersey, PA, Resident Pastor (Hacherl) asked to have Hannon Removed, 2/03/1958- 5/31/1958: Assistant Pastor, St Luke's, Erie, PA, Resident Pastor (Goodill) asked to have Hannon Removed, 5/31/1958 - 6/12/1965: Administrator, Sacred Heart, Genesee, PA, 9/01/1959 - N/A: Appointed Assistant Director of Lay Retreats for the Diocese, 6/12/1965 - 6/4/1966: Holy Cross, Brandy Camp, PA, 6/04/1966 - N/A: Administrator, St. Mathew, Erie, PA, 6/06/1966 - 6/16/1967: Administrator, St. Cyprian, Waterford, PA, 6/16/1967 - 6/01/1979: Pastor, St. Mathew in the Wood, Erie, PA, 4/13/1978: Requests transfer to Diocese of Hawaii, 9/19/1979 - 7/18/1980: Asst. Summary: In May 2014, four adult males reported that they were abused by Brother William Hildebrand, who was a member of the Marianist Order. He became sexually aroused andinsisted that she continue to wash his genitals. Pastor, Holy Rosary, Scranton, PA. 9/1972 - 9/1975: Chaplain, St. Joseph's Children's and Maternity Hospital, 9/1975 - 6/1988: Director, Our Lady of Fatima Center, Elmhurst, PA, 6/1988 - 7/1994: Pastor, Church of Corpus Christi, Montdale, PA, 7/1994 - 5/2006: Pastor, St. Therese, Shavertown, PA, 6/1959 - 10/1959: Asst. A review of his Diocesan file revealed that, as a result, the Diocese paid thousands of dollars in therapy fees and civil settlements. 95100, Ct. Italy. Ive also heard rumors about a corrupt past in terms of drug trafficking and horse sales swindling. He also reported abuse by Brother Hildebrand. Summary: In May 1991, a meeting was held between Father Roger Statnick and Everson Mayor Tim Shoemaker after a local police offer discovered Sredzinski parked in a cemetery at night with a young boy. Summary: While at Holy Cross, allegations were made that he had sexually abused two boys. Summary: In 1994, an adult female informed Bishop James C. Timlin that she was sexually abused by Deviney when she was in high school. Summary:The victim reported that Father Henry Strassner kissed him four times on the lips, "in the same way a woman would kiss," within the first hour and a half of a counseling session. This victim said that Cautela first encouraged him to begin lifting weights at a nearby gym. He stated that he was incarcerated as a result of crimes that he had committed under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 1974 he began serving midnight mass. Each Book Volume presents a slider view of all the pages within the Volume selected. Despite this, in December of 2003 the Diocese received information that Cipolla was still saying masses and acting as a priest. Shields then made the victim stand up as Shields knelt in front of the victim and began removing the victim's pants and underwear. A student evaluation found within the records of the Diocese and obtained by the grand jury indicate that Lawrence was "a mysterious type who craves the attention of younger students" and that Lawrence showed "a little too much interest in younger students." She was wearing a yellow dress and recalled his erect penis and semen on her dress. When confronted, Barletta admitted his guilt to Trautman. Charges were filed related to this theft. Ron Carter, Solid Rocks administrator, said more than 3,000 people attend three weekly services at the main church, which has annual revenues of $4.5 million to $5 million, with another 500 attending Solid Rock South east of Cincinnati, which has revenues of about $1 million. Summary: An internal diocese document labeled Chronology of Father Zabowski stated that in October 1995, a sexual abuse allegation was made against Zabowski. From 1975 though 1994 when he was dismissed from Erie Cathedral Prep, Barletta admitted abusing 25 children and young men. In January 2014, O'Donnell requested permission to attend a memorial mass performed by the United States Navy. Later in 2006, two more females met with the diocese and alleged that they were abused by Crynes. Ultimately, thecriminal charges were not pursued because, according to the mother, she was harassed and threatened by church officials to drop the charges and to "let the church handle it.". HAMILTON - Darlene Bishop, television evangelist and co-pastor of the Solid Rock Church in Monroe, has won a bitter court feud involving the estate of her brother, songwriter Darrell "Wayne" Perry. In 1993, the diocese acted to remove Amy. In 1993, a victim stated Steffen asked him about the size of his penis. 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