Fr. John P. Fitzgerald
Pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Conway when removed without privileges 7/31/2014 after allegations he sexually abused a boy in 1996. He denied the allegations. Criminal authorities in two counties investigated. Was chaplain at Pittsburgh International Airport for 15 years and residing at Holy Trinity parish until 2009 when he moved to Our Lady of Peace. Some of the alleged abuse occurred at the airport. Vatican ruled abuse “not proven.” Fitzgerald allowed to retire in 3/2017. Living at St. John Vianney Manor. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese’s list of accused.
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08.03.14
- Tribune-Review 08.03.14
- New Castle News 08.04.14
- Times Online 08.04.14
- CBS Pittsburgh 08.04.14
- CBS Pittsburgh 08.04.14
- WPIX 08.04.14
- Trentonian 08.04.14
- WKBN 08.05.14
- Tribune-Review 08.05.14
- Ellwood City Ledger 08.05.14
- Statement by Diocese of Pittsburgh 08.12.14
- WTAE 03.22.17
- Tribune-Review 03.22.17
- WPXI 03.22.17
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03.22.17
- Pittsburgh Catholic 03.27.17
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- KDK TV 11.28.18
- Diocese of Pittsburgh List 2019
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