Fr. Edward J. Shoback
Multiple alleged victims. Removed in 2004 after admitting to sexual abuse of a minor more than 20 years prior. A few days later another man came forward alleging abuse as a boy by Shoback. In 2006 a man told the diocese that Shoback abused him at age 13. This person received funds deducted from Shoback’s pension every month for 4 years as reimbursement for lost wages. No criminal charges due to SOL. More complaints in 2007 and 2009. Laicization announced 7/17/09. (Shoback’s brother Thomas was accused of abuse 11/11, arrested 6/12.) Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Sued for alleged abuse in 1975 of an altar boy, age 12, on a trip to Hawley, PA; settled in 1/20 in the high five figures
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
- Times Leader 07.09.06
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Wilkes-Barre Times Leader 07.27.04
- Times Tribune 07.13.08
- Times Tribune 07.13.08
- Statement by the Diocese of Scranton 07.17.09
- Times Leader 07.24.09
- Times-Tribune 11.16.11
- Times-Tribune 06.15.12
- Times Leader 04.07.14
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Citizen’s Voice 08.26.18
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