Fr. Ralph H. Sodano
Placed on administrative leave in 2002 due to accusations he abused two in the 1970s. Diocese deemed accusations credible in 2003 and case sent to Vatican. Diocese requested a church trial. Total of four accusations received against Sodano as of 4/08; two settled. The two accusations in 2002 did not result in settlements because those plaintiffs did not seek damages. Died 10/22/08. On diocese’s list 2/13/19.
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