On April 6, 2014, an adult male reported he also had been abused by Meder when he wasapproximately 10or 11 in 1953 or 1954. Basil, Dushore, PA, 6/1966 - 9/1966: Asst. In 1995, diocesan officials met with the parents of a 17-year-old boy who said that their son was sexually abused by Wellinger in 1991. Summary: An allegation of sexual abuse by Father John Bauer first surfaced when it was included in another complaint that was lodged against Father Michael Romero. Basil, Carrick, PA, 5/21/1975-10/12/1977: Parochial Vicar, St. Philip, Crafton, PA, 10/13/1977-3/07/1983: Parochial Vicar, All Saints, Etna, PA, 3/08/1983-5/25/1985: Parochial Vicar, St. Michael, Butler, PA, 6/26/1985-9/23/199: Pastor, St. Francis De Sale, McKees Rocks, PA, 9/23/1991-2/07/1994: Administrator, St. Coleman, Turtle Creek, PA, 2/07/1994-8/26/1994: Team Ministry, Risen Lord, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/30/1974-6/10/1979: Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Natrona Heights, PA, 6/11/1979-6/03/1984: St. Teresa of Avila, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/04/1984-6/10/1991: St. Susanna, Penn Hills, PA, 6/10/1991-10/26/1992: St. Jerome, Charleroi, PA, 10/26/1992-6/15/2009: Mary, Mother of the Church, Charleroi, PA, 6/15/2009-1/18/2013: Residesat St. John Vianney Manor, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/30/1974 - 2/7/1977 St. Thomas, Braddock, PA, 5/30/1974 - 2/7/1977 St. Michael, Braddock, PA, 2/8/1977 - 7/7/1982 St. Michael the Archangel, Butler, PA, 7/8/1982 - 3/7/1983 St. Alexis, Wexford, PA, 3/8/1983 - 6/12/1988 All Saint's, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/13/1988 - 6/21/1989 St. Anselm, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/21/1989 - 8/2/1991 St. Teresa of Avila, Pittsburgh, PA, 8/2/1991 - 7/17/1995 St. Anthony, Bessemer, PA, 11/28/1994 - 6/17/1996 Pittsburgh International Airport, 1/3/1995 - 7/17/1995 St. Lawrence, Hillsville, PA, 7/17/1995 - 6/17/1996St. John Neumann, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/17/1996 - 7/1/2009 Pittsburgh International Airport, 7/1/2009 - 7/31/2014Our Lady of Peace, Conway, PA, 7/1922-9/1923: Saint'sPeter & Paul, Pittsburgh, PA, 9/1923-7/1932: St. Martin Church, West End, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/1932-3/1942: St. Athanasius Church, West View, PA, 3/1942-6/1964: St. Boniface Church, Penn, PA, 7/31/1968-5/21/1973: Parochial Vicar, St. Paul, Butler, PA, 5/22/1973-2/17/1975: Special Assignment, Office of Religious Education, Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center, 5/22/1973-2/17/1975: Duquesne University-Graduate Studies, 2/17/1975-8/21/1980: Assistant Director, Adult Religious Education Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center, 8/25/1980-4/29/1990: Associate Spiritual Director, Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD, 6/11/1990-6/10/1991: Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/01/1991-2/07/1994: Assistant Chaplain Nursing Home, McGuire Memorial Home, New Brighton, PA, 6/10/1991-2/07/1994: Administrator, St. Cyril & Methodius, New Brighton, PA, 2/07/1994-1/17/2000: Pastor, St. Colman, Turtle Creek, PA, 1/17/2000-3/12/2007: ChaplainMilitary -US Navy, Archdiocese for Military Services, Washington, DC, 3/12/2007-7/07/2008: Administrator, St. Barbara, Bridgeville, PA, 7/07/2008-6/06/2011: ParochialVicar, St. John the Baptist, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/06/2011 - present: Chaplain, Little Sisters of the Poor, 8/1940-9/1942: St. Gregory, Zelienople, PA and St. Mathias, Evans City, PA, 9/1972-2/1946: Society of St.Suplice(NFI), 2/1946-6/1950: Saint's Simon & Jude, Blairsville, PA, 6/1950-12/1953: St. George, Pittsburgh, PA (South Side), 12/1953-6/1959: St. Joseph, Pittsburgh, PA (North Side), 2/1961-8/1962: SchoolSisters of St. Francis, Bellevue, PA, 7/1962-7/1963: Healthrelated leave of absence, 8/1963-5/1964: Our Lady of Mercy Academy (NFI), 5/1964-6/1964: St.Januarius, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/1964-6/1964: St. John the Baptist, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/1967-? While the Bishops ministries are a family affair, Darlene is locked in a bitter feud with adult children of her brother, Nashville hit songwriter Darrell Wayne Perry, who died of throat cancer May 15, 2005. In 1997, a 29-year-old male reported that in 1976, when he was 9, Hoehl touched and rubbed his genitals and, performed oral sex on him. Solid Rock Ministries in Mobile, Alabama. Bishop Trautman later met with the victim. 2004, the Pennsylvania State Police filed charges against Yarrosh, specifically, 110 counts of sexual abuse of children after discovering hundreds of child pornography photos, books, magazines, videos, and DVD's in his possession. Yockey was put on administrative leave from his assignment as a chaplain to the County Jail. Im in the grocery store every day. Records reveal that on three other occasions, Krawczyk was accused of providing alcohol to minors. Incidentally, prior to now, I had experienced no failure in this matter since 1978. One victim is well-documented by the ministry. At the completion of treatment, St. Michael's staff recommended he be returned to ministry. Summary: An allegation from a John Doe was made in 2014 for sexual abuse of children. In May 2014 a second adult male reportedthat Keegan fondled his genitals in 1958 or 1959 while he was a student at North Catholic High School. He reported that the abuse began in the 1970's while he was in sixth grade. Guth told the victim that if he told anyone about the secret penance, not only would his mother go to hell, but he (the victim) would burn with her.. The diocese then immediately contacted the Allegheny County District Attorneys Office. In another incident, Shank gave massages to a victim, which led to overnight stays that included naked rubdowns, kissing and Shank photographed the victim. 825 were here. A security guard followed Spisak and saw him flush the memory card from the camera down the toilet. Each of the victims testified to the Grand Jury about similar statements that their abuser made to threaten them if they ever disclosed the abuse. The victim said at one point, Wichmanowski invited her to New York, where told her he would/wanted to impregnate her. Contact Us. Clay, who was staying at a St. John property, was also accused. Our marraiges need to reflect that. In Cipollas bedroom,the boy sat on Cipollas lap while Cipolla counted and squeezed the boys penis up to 50 times. Check out more about us on this page! She believed that the child was older than five years old, but no more than 10. First, the Im covered in Jesus blood and thus I am immune argument is this being preached from the Solid Rock pulpit? Summary: Timchak pled guilty to possessing and downloading child pornography in 2008. The abuse started when the children were about nine years old. Thatabuseoccurred inthe school, in the rectory, in Diskin' s automobile, in the sanctuary of the church (St. Paul), and in the victims home. Pastor, SS Peter and Paul, Plains, PA, 9/1987 - 7/1990: Asst. The blackmail allegations had been forwarded to the Lawrence County District Attorney's Office. In a memorandum dated March 30, 2007, Hoffman also documented an additional victim of Lorei. Summary: A long-time female partner of a malevictimwhodied of a drug overdose in 2012 verified a letter that he wrotewherein he detailed his abuse at the hands of Graham which started when he was 9. There was a May 5, 2000 handwritten note (author unknown) in Huff's file. He reported Brennan took him to a drive-in movie and put his hands inside the victims pants. Summary: In 2015, a victim claimed that in the early 1980s, Weber gave a lecture to children about the meaning of impure thoughts. 03/1984-06/1984: Notre Dame High School, Easton; 06/1984 - 08/1984: St. Joseph, Easton; Notre Dame High School, Easton, 08/1984 - 01/1987: Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe. 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.". During the visits, he would grab at the boys butt and genitals. He received a 10-yearprison sentence and was ordered to register as a sex offender. After they were done, the victim found ejaculate in the bed which was not from him. Summary: In December 2001, a woman went into the residence of Sorensen and saw he was looking at child pornography on his computer. The Diocese paid for or reimbursed the family for the mans drug treatment and funeral expenses. The victim wasapproximately 13to 14 at that time. He claimed that it was in a moment of weakness it had occurred. Bucolo agreed to see a psychiatrist and was placed under Charter restrictions in 2002 due to his admissions. At the time of the abuse in 1948, the Diocese of Allentown did not exist and the location was under the control of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She stated that she remembers the feeling of dread that she had on Sunday nights knowing that she would be subjected to the sexual abuse the next day. In a confidential memorandum dated July2014,Merrellminimized his inappropriate actions with minors and asked the diocese for money. One evening, the parents' heard Haney say to their daughter, "I guess you have heard about pedaphilia [sic]." The boy noted that Spangenberg was a really sick guy he would have person urinate and defecate on him.. Summary:Father Samuel B. Slocum testified before the Grand Jury on September 14, 2017, detailing his days as a priest in the Diocese of Erie. The trip was unsupervised and Julianne' s family was comfortable with the trip since Fromholzer was a trusted priest. When confronted with the fact that the victim traveled to St. Annes to confront him, Silvers became vague and evasive. On another occasion, while they were in Fitzgerald's airplane, Fitzgerald touched the boy's genital area and attempted to put his hand down the boy's pants. Later that month, Statnick confronted Sredinski with the information the mayor told him. However, the welcome also came with several conditions and a Penial Precept, a formal notification in the church that restricts ministry. The abuse took place on the premises of the parish, specifically in the boiler room. Summary: In 2006, the diocese received a letter from a law firm stating it represented a female sexually abused by Crynes from 1974 to 1977, starting when she was 17. She also reported that her nephew would frequently sleep with Kaczmarczyk, who wore his sister's dresses as pajamas. Lawyers for the Diocese of Camden negotiated a pretrial intervention with the Cape May Prosecutor's Office. Murphy encouraged the victim to join the team and, under the pretense of teaching him some wrestling moves, the two wrestled naked "as the ancient Greeks and Romans did." The parents of a boy had approached him to report that their son stated he "was touched by Monsignor Lorei" in the early 1980's. On the same date,Casteluccisent a second letter to Wuerl in which he denied all allegations against him. In the narrative of his last evaluation from June 1984, the victim also reported that he was sexually abused by a Carmelite priest named Father David Connell and physically abused by a Carmelite brother named Timothy Johnson while attending Nativity High School. Freeman admitted sexual misconduct at both St. Margaret and St. Lawrence Parishes in New York, and the Diocese of Buffalo first became aware of Freeman's criminal activity in November 1981. and our The victim recalls waking up naked in bed with Gillespie whohad his arm around the victim. This school was operated by the Society of the Divine Word Missionaries in Girard. Statnick instructed Sredzinski that he was to have no further contact with young people outside of business hours. The man said he had a newspaper delivery route that included the St. Phillip rectory. In a memorandum to the file dated October 17, 2013, Bauer stated that he recalled the victim and that he remembered him as one of the young boys who would work out in the "wrestling room." I spent four years in Matthews' Elk River MN Cult observing for God the evil that was taking place. Finally, in June 2007, the Diocese dismissed Yarrosh from the priesthood. Additionally, he told her he loved her. In another file, a mother of five children alleged that Bolton may have sexually assaulted four of them. In 2005, the staff noted his discharge from a halfway house that he did not successfully complete the program and was at a high risk for re-offending. Summary:A male reported that when he was when he was 14 years old and an altar boy at St. Joseph in Frackville, he was fondled and groped by Father Edward George Ganster. Father John Fischer testified that he walked in on Barletta and a young high school student in private chambers, and that the student was naked from the waist down, trying to pull up his underwear and pants as Barletta watched. Summary:A parishioner claimed she was "fondled in the area of the vagina "when she was about 12 or 13" by Rigney. High School Budget/Audit Board. The monsignor said, knowing that a priest might be involved, the police did not wish to follow their usual procedures. The boys father, who described himself as a good Catholic agreed not to pursue charges so long as there was an admission of guilt bu Rodgers and he left down. While reviewing documents to turn over pursuant to the subpoena, the Diocese identified an allegation against a priest, which the Diocese did not follow up on. He would open the boys' pants and fondle their genitals. Shigo died in 1991. If we dont believe what he believes, we might as well turn that (church) building into a hay barn.. In 2009, Soderlund, now living in Dubois, Wyoming, within the Diocese of Cheyenne was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to incarceration for two to five years for sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography on his computer. He was sent to therapy after the incident and housed in a diocese-owned treatment facility. Cela signifie quevous devrez dposer de largent rel sur votre compte joueur avant de pouvoir commencer jouer. When the victim refused, the priest allegedly became angry and sodomized the victim with a crucifix approximately 7 x 5 x 1. During treatment, Hoehl admitted that he had been sexually involved with several high school students when he was Headmaster at Quigley. She was wearing a yellow dress and recalled his erect penis and semen on her dress. On Sept. 22, 2000, the malefiled a lawsuit against Hoehl and the Diocese in connection with the sexual abuse. In one of her books, Darlene claims God cured her of breast cancer in 1986. Pastor, Sacred Heart, Peckville, PA, 1/1994 - 7/2000: Chaplain, Little Flower Manor, Wilkes -Bane, PA, 7/2000 - 7/2004: Pastor, St. Francis Xavier, Friendsville, PA St. Patrick, Middletown, PA and, St. Thomas the Apostle, Little Meadows, PA, 11/2004 - 6/2005: Asst. The Diocese granted him residence at St. Francis Villa in Orwigsburg. In September 1987, Wolk admitted without hesitation. This incident was brought to the attention of the boy's parents and Bishop John F. Whealon in 1967. Summary: In May 2014, four adult males reported that they were abused by Brother William Hildebrand, who was a member of the Marianist Order. In 1995, Uhrig left the Diocese and was incardinated to the Diocese of Metuchen in New Jersey. The mansaid, to the best of his knowledge, Father Albert would always invite the boys to wrestle with him individually, never in a group. Summary: A memorandum indicated that in September 1987, a victim said when he was 12 years old and in sixth grade, he became friendly with Wolk. One dayhe was not feeling well andMcIIvaneescorted him up to a bedroom in the rectory. A fifth victim allegedDorschsexually abused himwhen he served as an altar boy at St. Coleman at ages 12 to 14. Catherine Parish,Wireton, PA, 6/26/1952 - 6/15/1955: St. George, South Side, PA, 6/16/1955 - 10/05/1955: Holy Trinity, McKeesport, PA, 10/06/1955 -4/10/1960: Immaculate Conception, Washington, PA, 4/11/1960 - 5/30/1961: Our Lady of Consolation, Nemacolin/St. Learn More Contact Us 6959 Warm Springs Road Midland, GA 31820 info@solidrock.com 706-568-0039 Copyright 2023, Solid Rock Church. The Diocese provided no other assignment history. According to the victim, Armstrong would drive him [the victim] and a "hustler" far out Route 28 to Route 8, the Red Belt, towardShalerTownship up a winding road, always late night around 11:00 PM to midnight. Summary: In September 2002, a victim wrote a letter reporting sexual abuse by Father Francis T. Gillespie. God would never leave or forsake His bride (the church). Below are the names listed in the grand jury report, along with where clergy members served and details of allegations. Weekly Events Contact for info . Sister Mary AnnLostoski, principal of the Holy Trinity school, reported Kryston was always around seventh- and eighth-grade girls and often smelled of alcohol. On July 1, 1987, Hoehl was appointed as a chaplain at Shadyside Hospital. The victims complaint was forwarded to the Westmoreland County District Attorneys Office, but because Sanesi had been deceased for a decade at the time the abuse was reported, no action was taken. In 1984,aknown victim reported that Bender abused himin 1981,whilethevictimwas in seventh grade. Pastor, St. Ann, Tobyhanna, PA, 9/1954 - 2/1966: Asst. All Rights Reserved. Clearly, the statue outside the church wasnt the only thing about Solid Rock thats larger than life. The boy was identified as one of three boys Sredzinski was, according to the community, too-often seen with. In 2002, another victim made the same report to the Diocese of Harrisburg regarding an attempt at inappropriate touching that occurred in 1987 when he was between 14 and 15 years old. The victim's father reported that his son had told him there had been "a lot of fondling, so much that he felt pain." They agreed. Summary: A parent reported that Kayda was having inappropriate online communications with their minor daughter on Facebook. When the victim's father told the priest he wanted them to go to the Bishop and tell him what happened, that the priest refused to go because he didn't want to be removed and that he would lose his pension. No background checks or reviews were taken. He took the victim for rides and to the movies. According to the investigation, Cipolla molested both boys under the pretense of giving them medical examinations. A statement from the Superior of the Precious Blood Order in 1995 said I am of the opinion that Father Herber is of good character and reputation. In 2012, a woman reported she was molested by Herber, and since the womans sister has also alleged Herber abused her. The man said he eventually told his mother, who did not believe the abuse allegations. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Pastor, St. Mary, Lackawaxen, PA, 9/1929 - 1/1931: Asst. Holy Trinity, Erie, PA Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 8/07/1989 - 11/19/1990: Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 8/07/1989 - 11/01/1994: Weekend Asst., St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/19/1990 - 11/01/1994: Administrator, St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/01/1994 - 11/03/1997: Administrator, St. Bernard, Eldred, PA, 11/01/1994 - 8/01/1995: Secondary Education, Bradford Central Christian High School, Bradford, PA, 1/26/1997 - 6/30/1999: Administrator, St. Theresa Shinglehouse, 11/0319/97 - 7/31/2001: Pastor with residence, St. Raphael, Eldred, PA, 8/01/2001 - 4/01/2011:Pastor with residence, Our Mother of, 8/01/2001-4/01/2011: Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi, 06/16/1967-08/15/1967: Our Lady of Peace, Erie, 09/15/1967-06/03/1970: Sacred Heart, Erie, 06/03/1970-02/12/1971: St. Patrick, Franklin, 02/12/1971-07/16/1972: Notre Dame, Hermitage, 07/16/1972-06/23/1978: St John the Baptist, Erie, 06/23/1978-06/01/1981: St. Cosmas and St. Damian, Punxsutawney, 06/01/1981-10/23/1984: St. Mary of the Assumption, Frenchville, 03/08/1984 03/08/1989: Presbyterian Council, Erie, 10/23/1984-02/05/1985: St. Joseph, DuBois, 02/05/1985-03/12/1985: St. Hippolyte, Guys Mills, 08/08/1985-09/16/1985: St. Joseph, Mt. Merrell admitted to the inappropriate sexual act and withdrew from the priestly ministry inFebruary1998. The diocese notified Oris of the accusation, and although he did not recall the details, he apologized. The woman recalled walking upstairs in the rectory with Lewandowski. A catechist said her brother was sexually abused by Mahoney between 1966 and 1968. Rush told the girl not to tell her mother because her mother would et the wrong impression. The victim was 12 or 13 years of age at the time. It hurt me. He said that while attending a Gannon University Basketball game, Schanz approached him and asked him to attend each game. The victim and some friends were watching videos with Wellinger late into the night and they all fell asleep on the floor. He grabbed her wrist tightly, put her hand over her mouth and put her knee in her stomach to hold her down as she struggled. "The sexual relationshipintensifiedand sex occurred in St. Martin's Church, the rectory, Father Rich's car, (redacted) home, and various other locations.". Schlager asked about masturbation and pornography. Soderlund also took pictures of the victim engaged in sexual acts and threatened to use them to embarrass him. 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. The reported noted that Father Patil is not a priest of the Diocese of Allentown. Crowley was given a one-week mental health evaluation where it was deemed his denial of any abuse was truthful and was returned to his parish. Oris also sexually abused her older sister from when the older sister was in the third or fourth grade, and continued until she was in fifth grade. However, on November 29, 1988, he was informed by the Diocese that he could no longer continue in ministry. The male reported that during these times together, Maloney would take photographs of him, first fully clothed but eventually in his underwear. Both had a stirring in their hearts to start a new venture and obeyed the calling of God to . The victim refused to have further sexual involvement with Guiliani and declined his marriage proposal. In the same time, a boy who was friends with the brothers said Dellamalva engaged in the same sexual behavior with the third victim as he did with the brothers. He stated that from 1972, when he was a 14-year-old freshman at Quigley High School, until 1979, when he was a senior at Duquesne University, Hoehl fondled his genitals and they performed mutual masturbation and oral sex on each other on a regular basis. The victim later revealed it was Farry. Psalm 91. During the summer of 2003, the distinct voice of God along with a clear vision for a new ministry was given to Pastor Austin. He pled guilty to indecent assault, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children and furnishing alcohol to a minor in separate cases. At this point, Weber began to fondle the boys genitals. 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. In 2012, a letter about the allegation was sent to the Lackawanna County District Attorneys Office. In 1980, three separate complaints were made against him. Both times Adams was driving the victim and other boys toouttings. When Ganter's personal file was reviewed, an allegation from 1944 was discoveredwhereinan adult male had complained of immoral and corrupt relationships between Ganter and at least three teenage boys, ages 13 to 15. Although she told her parents about the abuse many years later, they did not pursue the subject. Two years later, Darlene dropped out of high school and married him. Bevilacqua never told Father James W. Donlon, the pastor of St. Matthew Church, about Connors alcoholism and child abuse. In October 2003, a victim wrote to Bishop Edward Cullen stating that she had been sexually abused by Father Richard Guiliani. The children were aged 12 to 13 years old. ", In February 2011, Diocesan officials interviewed Fisher. Summary:Fromholzer sexually abused at least two students while serving as a religion teacher at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Summary:At the age of 14, a boy was sexually abused by Father J. Pascal Sabas beginning in 1964. Muroski would eventually be placed back into ministry after therapy at St. Luke's and served in the Diocese of Erie and in The Christophers program in New York City. This occurred when he stayed overnight with Mueller at the Holy Spirit rectory. The victim's father claims his son would have been between the ages of nine and fourteen at the time of this abuse. Sacred Heart, Sharon, PA, 6/03/1970 - 6/30/1975: Weekend Asst. While there, he was expelled from the society. In 1974, one of them ran away because of my molesting him. Amy said he was originally brought into custody by state police, but was not arrested or charged. No other employment history listed. She further wrote that Braque had at least two other affairs. In February 2009, a complaint of sexual abuse by Diskin was made to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. The three remaining victims advised that they were sexually assaulted in the mid-1990s and as recently as 1999. Later that year, he pleaded guilty in Washington County court to two more counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and received a sentence of five to 10 years, to be served concurrently to his Allegheny County sentence. There was no abuse reported. During this vulnerable period, Deakin assumed a prominent role in her life, being both her friend and confidant. The Diocese of Allentown began paying for counseling then referred the costs to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in June 2003.He was a fatherless, 12 -year -old boy. He was later criminally charged, pled guilty and sentenced to state prison. On April 21, 2008, the Diocese issued a check to the male in the amount of $10,000.00 as a pastoral gesture for the financial difficulties he had experienced. Further information on Zula was not listed in the document. 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