Father David Danneker Diocese of Harrisburg Recent Assignments in the Diocese of Harrisburg: Vicar General of the Diocese / Moderator of the Curia Prince of Peace parish (Steelton, PA) Good Shepherd parish (Camp Hill, PA) St. John Neumann (Lancaster, PA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father David Danneker: On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Diocese of Harrisburg quietly announced…
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David Danneker, Vicar General of Harrisburg Diocese, On Leave Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Father David Danneker had served as second-in-command of the Pennsylvania Diocese since 2016. On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Diocese of Harrisburg quietly announced that Fr. David Danneker, the Vicar General of the Diocese and Moderator of the Curia, had been placed on leave following an allegation of sexual misconduct. Until Friday, Danneker was also pastor at Prince of Peace…
Sex Abuse Claims Filing Deadline Set in Harrisburg Diocese Bankruptcy
Today, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court set November 13, 2020, as the deadline for the filing of all sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Harrisburg. The Diocese filed for Chapter 11 protection earlier this year to resolve all pending sex abuse claims against the Diocese with the assistance of the bankruptcy court. Contrary to what you might think, a bankruptcy…
Nearly 30% of Harrisburg Diocese Parishes Home to Accused Priests Since 2000
In February 2020, the Diocese of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. According to the Diocese of Harrisburg, the move was motivated by the potential legal exposure of multiple sexual abuse claims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Diocese of Harrisburg published a list of 113 parishes and chaplaincy assignments held by priests it says were credibly…
St. Joseph in York: Was It The Most Dangerous Parish in the Harrisburg Diocese?
In February 2020, the Diocese of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. According to the Diocese of Harrisburg, the move was motivated by the potential legal exposure of multiple sexual abuse claims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Diocese of Harrisburg published a list of 113 parishes and chaplaincy assignments held by credibly accused priests. This list…