Father David Poulson Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1979 Arrested/Convicted: 2018 Removed from ministry: 2018 Assigned as follows: 1979-1982 Bradford Central Christian H.S. (Bradford, PA) 1979-1982 St. Francis of Assisi (Bradford, PA) 1982-1997 Gannon University (Erie, PA) 1997 St. Francis of Assisi (Clearfield, PA) 1997-2000 St. Agnes (Morrisdale, PA) 2000-2001 Clarion University (Clarion, PA) 2000-2010 St. Michael (Fryburg, PA) 2010-2016 St.…
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Erie Diocese Announces Details To Compensate Abuse Victims
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie announced that it will start accepting claims in February 2019 for compensation by survivors of sexual abuse by clergy as part of its “Survivors’ Reparation Fund.” It will offer compensation to survivors who are barred from suing because of time limits a “straight-forward, non-contentious” way for what it says was the “harm that sexual…
Fr. Michael Barletta – Diocese of Erie
Father Michael “Barts” Barletta Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1966 Retired: 2002 Assigned as follows: 1966-1975: Kennedy Christian High School (Hermitage, PA) 1966-1970: Sacred Heart (Sharon, PA) 1970-1975: St. Joseph (Sharon, PA) 1975-1994: Erie Cathedral Preparatory High School (Erie, PA) 1975-1994: St. Luke (Erie, PA) 1994-1995: Sabbatical (Southdown Treatment Facility) 1995-2002: Catholic Charities (Erie, PA) 1995-2002: St. Patrick (Erie, PA) Summary…
Fr. Michael Freeman – Diocese of Erie
Father Michael Freeman – Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1972 Ecclesiastical Endorsement revoked by U.S. Army: 1981 Inpatient treatment: two times First assignment in Diocese of Erie: 1982 Diocese of Erie faculties revoked: 1989 Died: 2010 Assigned as follows: 1972-1975 St. Margaret (Buffalo, NY) 1975-1976 St. Lawrence (Buffalo, NY) 1976-1980 Sacred Heart (Niagara Falls, NY) 1980-1981 Chaplain, U.S. Army (stationed in…
Fr. Michael Amy – Diocese of Erie
Father Michael Amy Diocese of Erie/Baltimore Ordained: 1978 Removed from ministry: 1993 Assigned as follows: 1978-1979: Our Lady of Peace (Erie, PA) 1979-1985: Cathedral Preparatory School (Erie, PA) 1979-1981: Blessed Sacrament (Erie, PA) 1981-1985: Holy Trinity (Erie, PA) 1985-1988: Elk County Catholic High School 1985-1986: Holy Rosary (Johnsonburg, PA) 1985-1986: St. Callistus (Kane, PA) 1985-1988: Holy Rosary (St. Mary’s, PA)…
Sexually Abused by a priest of the Diocese of Erie? Talk to a lawyer today.
Our law firm is offering free confidential evaluation of clergy sexual abuse claims involving priests of the Diocese of Erie. We have been handling clergy abuse cases for many years. Contact us today at (954) 641-2100 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to find out if you are eligible for compensation. The facts are clear: the Diocese of Erie engaged…
Sexually Abused By a Priest of Diocese of Erie? Talk to a Lawyer Today
Our law firm is offering free confidential evaluation of clergy sexual abuse claims involving priests of the Diocese of Erie. We have been handling clergy abuse cases for many years. Contact us today at 954-641-2100 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to find out if you are eligible for compensation. The Diocese of Erie has been home to some of the…
What Happens Now That Grand Jury Report on Clergy Sex Abuse in Pennsylvania Is Out?
A two-year grand jury probe into decades of sexual misconduct by over three hundred abusive Catholic priests in six Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania has produced some startling and disturbing findings. The lengthy reports details over 1100 child victims and a culture of secrecy in which the reputation of the church was valued by Bishops and Diocese officials above the safety…
Grand Jury Report on Over 300 Abusive Priests in Pennsylvania to Be Made Public
Six Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania are the subject of a two-year grand jury probe into decades of sexual misconduct by over 300 Catholic priests. The 900-page report is expected to contain details of widespread abuse by priest over many decades and efforts by church leaders to conceal and protect the abusive priests. The probe involved dozens of witnesses and more than half…
Six of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Dioceses Involved in Grand Jury Probe on Clergy Sex Abuse
Six Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania are the subject of a two-year grand jury probe into decades of sexual misconduct by Catholic priests. Dozens of witnesses testified in the grand jury investigation that victim advocates expect will produce the largest and most exhaustive clergy sexual abuse report by a U.S. state. The Report is expected to contain details of widespread abuse and…