Fr. Philip J. Dowling
Admitted to a newspaper reporter in 2005 that he had inappropriately touched one girl. The paper was investigating allegations that he abused two sisters. Placed on leave. Another set of sisters also came forward to accuse him of abuse. Given a life of prayer and penance in 2005. Died in 1/22.
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- CBS 3 03.28.05
- Editor and Publisher (AP) 03.28.05
- Philadellphia Inquirer 03.28.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.17.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 06.03.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 07.18.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- The Newswork 06.03.12
- Catholics4Change 02.03.22
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