Fr. Philip Ferrara
Ferrara, a member of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Newton. With permission from Bishop Timlin, in 2001 established the Society of the Annunciation of Our Lord retreat within the diocese. Arrested 3/11 after a14-year-old boy alleged that Ferrara had sexually abused him at the Our Lady of Solitude retreat house in Little Meadows. The boy said Ferrara had him massage Ferrara’s private parts with his feet on several occasions. Removed without privileges 4/11 and criminally charged. Pled no contest. Sentenced 10/11 to 6 monts to 2 years prison and a fine. Included in teh 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On Scranton diocese’s list 8/19/18.
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Daily Review 03.16.11
- NECN 03.18.11
- Statement by Catholic Diocese of Scranton 03.18.11
- WBNG 03.18.11
- Morning Call 03.21.11
- Independent Weekender 03.24.11
- Times-Tribune 04.05.11
- Times-Tribune 05.07.11
- WBNG 10.20.11
- WNEB 10.20.11
- Greek Reporter 10.21.11
- Times-Tribune 10.21.11
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Diocese of Scranton List 08.19.18
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