Fr. Thomas D. Skotek
Relieved of ministerial duties in 4/2002 after the Diocese announced that Skotek had admitted to ‘some improper conduct’ that occurred over 30 years prior. Bishop Timlin said Skotek had come under scrutiny several years before when a different misconduct complaint was made. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report, which showed Skotek abused a girl 1980-1985 when he was pastor of St. Casimir’s in Freeland. She became pregnant at age 16 and he arranged for an abortion. Resigned in 1986. He admitted to the abuse. Sent to MD for treatment, then reassigned to a Wilkes-Barre parish in 1/1987. Included on the Diocese’s list 8/19/2018.
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Times Leader 07.09.06
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- USA Today 11.11.19
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