Fr. Richard J. Mieliwocki
Allegation in 1994 of abuse of two youths in 1988. Placed on leave and ordered to undergo counseling. Disappeared. State counseling license suspended 1999 for improper behavior with minor. Arrested 2004 and accused of abuse of four teenage boys, ages 16-18, at in-patient substance abuse rehabilitation facility. Forced to surrender his license. Pled guilty in plea bargain to two counts 8/21/07. Sentenced 9/07 to 5 years probation and community service. Laicization announced 9/3/13. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19.
- Star-Ledger 12.30.04
- Star-Ledger 12.31.04
- Daily Record 08.10.05
- Observer Tribune 08.17.05
- Daily Record 09.07.05
- Star-Ledger 10.12.05
- Daily Record 10.12.05
- Daily Record 11.17.05
- NJ com 08.21.07
- Star-Ledger 09.21.07
- Star-Ledger 09.22.07
- NJ com 09.03.13
- The Record 09.03.13
- Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19
- Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19
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