Msgr. Joseph Hager – Diocese of Harrisburg

Msgr. Joseph Hager - Diocese of Harrisburg

Ordained: 1934

Retired: 1976

Died: 1992

Assigned as follows:

Corpus Christi (Chambersburg, PA)
Assumption BVM (Lancaster, PA)
St. Benedict (Lebanon, PA)
Immaculate Conception BVW (York, PA)
St. Joseph (York, PA)
Ss. Cyril and Methodius (Lebanon, PA)

Summary of Allegations against Msgr. Joseph Hager:

Hager was not identified or discussed in the 2018 grand jury report. His name appears on the Diocese of Harrisburg's list of accused priests. Unfortunately, not much information was provided as to the allegation(s) against Hager. All the Diocese of Harrisburg disclosed is that Hager was the subject of an allegation for the first time after his death in 1992.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Harrisburg and throughout Pennsylvania. The Diocese of Harrisburg filed for federal bankruptcy protection in February 2020. Anyone sexually abused by a priest or employee of the Diocese of Harrisburg may be entitled to file a claim against the Diocese in these bankruptcy proceedings, but very strict filing deadlines apply. Most victims of abuse in the Diocese of Harrisburg will never be able to take action against the Diocese of Harrisburg if they miss this bankruptcy filing deadline, so it is important that you contact us immediately to discuss your potential case.

Msgr. Joseph Hager – Diocese of Harrisburg