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Centre Daily Times
By Anne Danahy adanahy@centredaily.com — State College – Centre Daily Times
The Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has placed a Mount Union priest on leave after allegations of sexual abuse involving children came to light.
According to the diocese, the allegations involve minors and date back more than 30 years. George Koharchik, pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Mount Union, will not work as a priest and will not have contact with children.
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has notified the Cambria County district Attorney of the accusations. According to a statement from the diocese, Koharchik’s status “will be determined at the appropriate time after consulting with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican.”
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