GREENSBURG (PA)
WTAE - Action News 4 [Pittsburgh PA]
October 7, 2024
By Caitlyn Scott
A priest who resigned following a scandal within the Diocese of Greensburg earlier this year will now be reassigned to parishes in Lower Burrell and New Kensington.
The Rev. John Moineau had resigned as pastor of parishes in North Huntingdon and Irwin back in May after he transferred an employee with a lengthy criminal history record to Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
The employee, identified as Shon Harrity, was arrested in May and accused of raping a child under 16. Authorities say Harrity has a history of criminal sexual activity dating back decades.
Harrity’s wife was also charged and accused of being aware of her husband’s crimes.
Police have determined there was no criminal activity in the case but an internal investigation found Moineau and three other parish employees did violate church policy.
Moineau will begin working for four parishes, under supervision, effective on Oct. 23.
The three employees in the investigation have been terminated.