ROCHESTER (NY)
WHAM TV
February 24, 2019
A Rochester priest has been put on administrative leave after he was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Parishioners of St. Christopher Church in North Chili learned at this weekend’s Masses that their pastor, Rev. Robert Gaudio, is being investigated over a complaint that he abused a minor in the 1970s, according to a press release from the Diocese of Rochester.
Rev. Gaudio denied the allegation. No other previous allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have ever been received, according to the diocese.
While he is on leave, he can not engage in public ministry. Rev. Edward Palumbos will serve as temporary administrator.
Rev. Gaudio was ordained in 1974. Before serving at St. Christopher’s, he previously served at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Brockport, St. Alphonsus Church in Auburn, St. Andrew Church in Rochester, Holy Name of Jesus Church in Greece, St. Monica Church in Rochester, and St. Ann Church in Palmyra concurrent with ministry at St. Gregory Church in Marion..
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