Local priest put on leave by Diocese

PENNSYLVANIA
WJAC

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. — The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown said that the Rev. Charles F. Bodziak has been placed on leave from the ministry.

Bodziak’s leave is said to be a precautionary measure while the diocese re-examines an earlier allegation of sexual misconduct involving minors dating back over 30 years.

The diocese said Bodziak, 74, was ordained in 1967 and has served as a pastor of St. Michael Parish in St. Michael since 2010.

Parishoners of St. Michael were notified this weekend of Bodziak’s leave from Mass.

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