The more we learn about abuse, the better we’ll be able to stop it. But relax, we’re not going to recommend that you read a book on the subject. From first-hand knowledge, we know that can be hard. The topic is grim and reading detailed descriptions of what depraved adults do to children spelled out in black and white is…
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JAMES GAFFNEY
Reading Central Catholic High School (Reading, PA)
Reading Central Catholic High School, which closed in 2011, was one of the Diocese of Allentown’s largest private schools. It has also been home to a shockingly large number of priests the Diocese of Allentown says have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse since it opened in 1939. Through our own investigation, we have identified the following priests who…
The Shocking History of Priest Abuse in Easton, Pennsylvania
Easton, Pennsylvania, located on the Delaware River across from New Jersey, is a town of about 30,000 people. It is home to five Catholic parishes, a surprisingly large number given the small size of the town. It is also the home of Notre Dame High School, one of the largest schools operated by the Diocese of Allentown. The parishes and…
Fr. James F. Gaffney – Diocese of Allentown
Father James Gaffney Diocese of Allentown Ordained: 1985 Left ministry: 2002 Laicized: 2015 Assigned as follows: 1985-1987: St. Ursula (Fountain Hill, PA) 1987-1991: Reading Central Catholic High School (Reading, PA) 1987-1992: St. Catherine of Siena (Mt. Penn, PA) 1992: Absent on Sick Leave (Serv. of Paraclete) 1992-1995: St. Jane Frances de Chantal (Easton, PA) 1994-1995: Absent on Sick Leave (Serv.…