Fr. Albert J. Gondek
Member of Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Known to have worked in DE, PA, NC, FL dioceses. A 30-year-old man told the Raleigh diocese in 1993 that Gondek sexually assaulted him during confession in Wilmington, NC. Order said it had Gondek undergo counseling. Kept in ministry. The man wrote to the Charlotte diocese years later, after Gondek’s transfer there. Pastor of Lexington, NC parish beginning 1998. In 10/07 a man alleged Gondek molested him as a teen at a MD summer camp in 1960, when Gondek was a seminarian. Placed on leave; reinstated 12/07 after cleared by investigators. Suspended 12/15, after man said Gondek sexually abused him at age 18 and others who were minors 5 years prior. Criminal investigation initiated. On Raleigh diocese’s list in 10/18. Not on Raleigh’s list updated in 3/21.
- The Dispatch 12.20.15
- WBOC 10.12.07
- Newsday 10.12.07
- Diocese of Charlotte Press Release 10.12.07
- News 14 10.14.07
- The Dispatch 10.18.07
- My Fox WGHP 12.23.07
- News Journal 12.24.07
- The Dispatch 12.24.07
- The Dispatch 12.27.07
- Huliq Media 01.17.08
- Catholic News Herald 12.20.15
- The Dispatch 12.20.15
- Fox 8 12.21.15
- Fox 8 12.21.15
- WBTV 09.06.18
- Diocese of Raleigh List accessed 12.17.18
- Diocese of Raleigh List updated 03.21.21
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