PENNSYLVANIA
Tribune-Democrat
HOLLIDAYSBURG – During the past week, Bishop Mark Bartchak of the Altoona-Johnstown Roman Catholic Diocese received a complaint alleging behavior inconsistent with church ministry on the part of the Rev. David R. Rizzo, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Altoona, the diocese announced Saturday.
The complaint does not involve minors.
Upon notice of the complaint, Rizzo requested a leave of absence from ministry, which Bartchak granted, effective immediately.
Rizzo will not be residing at the parish, and he is not permitted to exercise priestly ministry.
Rizzo, 44, was ordained a priest in 1999. He was appointed administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes in 2009 and pastor in 2010.
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