Phila. Archdiocese Takes Steps against 2 More Priests

By Miriam Hill
Philadelphia Inquirer
May 20, 2012

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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that it had found two more priests unsuitable for ministry following claims that they had sexually abused a minor.

The Archdiocese said it had substantiated the claim against Msgr. George J. Mazzotta, who most recently served at Stella Maris Parish in Philadelphia and Saint Madeline Parish in Ridley Park.

Msgr. Hugh P. Campbell, who was retired but most recently served at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish in West Chester, told the Archdiocese himself in December that he had sexually abused a minor, according to a brief release from the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese did not provide details of what occurred in either case. It received the allegation about Mazzotta in May 2010 and reported it to law enforcement.

Mazzotta, 73, agreed to accept a supervised life of prayer and penance, according to the release.

Campbell, 77, retired in 2007. He also agreed to accept a supervised life of prayer and penance.

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