Fr. George R. Pierce
First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA GJ Report. Included on the Greensburg diocese’s 2018 list of credibly accused. Died in 2009. In 1997 a woman told the diocese that Pierce sexually abused her at ages 12-20, beginning in 1968 at St. Gertrude’s in Aultman. In 1972 Holy Family parishioners complained to the diocese about young women staying overnight at the rectory. Parishioners from most assignments told diocese about Pierce’s relationship with a “particular female.” Pierce acknowledged but minimized the “relationship.” She sued in 1997; received a $30K settlement. Pierce was treated 11/97-5/98 at the Anodos Center. Retired in 8/98, faculties removed. Moved to the Erie diocese where he may have helped out. Allegation to Greensburg diocese in 2002 from a man alleging abuse for three years, beginning at age 10 in 1969. Suit in 10/19 claiming rape of a girl 1973-78, starting when she was age 11.
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