Fr. Roger A. Sinclair
Per the 8/14/18 PA GJ report, the diocese knew in 5/81 of abuse in 9/80 of two 14-year-old boys. Had been reported to St. Mary’s in Kittanning pastor, but no action. One mother deterred by Rev. Klinzing from going to police. Indications in 2/83 from St. Mary’s mothers that other boys were victimized. They told Chief of Police, who said he’d heard rumors and had spoken with their pastor. No action. Possible previous incident with a Latrobe boy. Sick leave 6/83-6/84, sent to House of Affirmation in MO, then Military chaplain in CA, FL, KS VA and MA. Fired in 11/91 from Topeka State Hospital after he “managed to gain access to a locked unit deceitfully” to try to take male teen patients to movies. Report in 2/02 of abuse of a boy, age 9 – early teens, at first assignment. Faculties revoked in 2002, sent to Anodos Center for treatment. Accused in 4/02 of abuse in 1979 of a 13-year-old Latrobe altar boy. Removed for life in 2002. Left priesthood in 1/05. Arrested in OR in 2017 for abuse of young disabled male. Convicted. Imprisoned. Included in 8/18 on the Greenburg diocese’s list of credibly accused.
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