FLORIDA
WPBF
[with video]
By Angela Rozier
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. —Supporters of a local catholic priest who says he’s been ostracized from the church because he blew the whistle on a church sex scandal is getting support.
Nearly a dozen supporters stood outside the Palm Beach Diocese offices at 9995 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens Tuesday afternoon to show support for Father John Gallagher.
David Pittman, who is a local member of SNAP which stands for Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests, attended the rally.
“We want to know why because he did the right thing, he reported a sexual predator. A predator who was convicted,” said Pittman.
Gallagher was a priest at The Holy Name of Jesus in West Palm Beach in January of last year.
Mireille Kulikowski also attended the rally. Kulikowski said she attends The Holy Name of Jesus Parish and said Gallagher is a good priest.
“I want Father Gallagher back in good spirit and good health,” said Kulikowski.
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