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  • Allentown Diocese priest sentenced for groping 17-year-old

    Allentown Diocese priest sentenced for groping 17-year-old

    • Feb 25, 2020

    A Catholic priest in Pennsylvania has been sentenced for groping a 17-year-old parishioner and sending her lewd photos and a video.

    By Associated Press
  • Flu factor: Dioceses take steps to prevent virus from spreading

    Flu factor: Dioceses take steps to prevent virus from spreading

    • Jan 11, 2020

    The flu season is here and dioceses across the country are taking precautions to avoid spreading illness.

    By Dennis Sadowski
  • Priest removed after taking photos of high school wrestlers

    Priest removed after taking photos of high school wrestlers

    • Jan 6, 2020

    A Catholic priest in Pennsylvania has been removed from ministry as a precaution after he was seen taking photos of high school wrestlers without their knowledge, the Diocese of Allentown said.

    By Associated Press
  • Diocese: Retired priest said he abused minor in 1980s

    Diocese: Retired priest said he abused minor in 1980s

    • Sep 29, 2019

    The Diocese of Allentown says an 87-year-old priest recently said he sexually abused a minor in the 1980s.

    By Associated Press
  • Pennsylvania diocese opening faith-based addiction recovery high school

    Pennsylvania diocese opening faith-based addiction recovery high school

    • Dec 17, 2018

    The Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, is opening a drug and alcohol recovery high school for students, combining education, counseling, and faith in promoting healing.

    By Perry West
  • Report: Church leaders pressured victims, cops over abuse

    Report: Church leaders pressured victims, cops over abuse

    • Aug 4, 2018

    In Pennsylvania a grand jury has found that the Church was more concerned about preventing scandal than protecting children from predator priests in several dioceses.

    By Associated Press
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