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…
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PAUL PUZA
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. Paul G. Puza – Diocese of Allentown
Father Paul Puza Diocese of Allentown Ordained: 1975 Retired: 2002 Laicized: 2010 Assigned as follows: 1975-1976: St. Bernard/Lafayette College (Easton, PA) 1976-1977: Regional Director of Vocations/St. Anne (Bethlehem, PA) 1977-1978: Central Catholic High School/St. Joseph (Reading, PA) 1978-1981: St. Casimir/Catholic Scouting (Shenandoah, PA) 1981: St. Anthony (Easton, PA) 1981-1983: St. Stanislaus Kostka (Minersville, PA) 1983-1989: St. Anthony of Padua (Cumbola,…