Fr. Richard Gerard Terdine
First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese’s list of accused. Accused in 12/1988 of the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy who worked part time at St. Peter’s in Keesport rectory, where Terdine was assigned. Terdine allegedly touched the boy’s genital area on several occasions, gave him an x-rated video and condoms, and massaged his back. He resigned from St. Peter’s and was sent to St. Luke Institute in MD for evaluation. He was returned to restricted ministry as a hospital chaplain. Living in 12/2018 at St. John Vianney Manor.
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