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Diocese of Erie Updates Its List of Public Disclosures

Diocese of Erie
July 18, 2018

https://www.eriercd.org/news/DIOCESE-OF-ERIE-UPDATES-ITS-LIST-OF-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURES.html

When The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, authorized the April 6, 2018 publication of 51 names of persons who were credibly accused of actions that, in the diocese’s judgment, disqualify each person from working with children, he promised that additional names would be added to the list as new information came to light.

The original list was updated on May 18, 2018, with six new names. Today, another seven new names, two of which are still under investigation, have been added to the website because of courageous survivors and witnesses coming forward and assisting various investigative processes. The full list can be found at www.ErieRCD.org/childprotection/disclosure.html.

Among the new names listed is Father William A. Rice, retired and living in Fryburg, Pa. The Diocese of Erie has received allegations of sexual harassment concerning Father William A. Rice involving both children and adults. Following diocesan policy, law enforcement was informed, an independent investigation was launched, and Bishop Persico placed him on administrative leave. Father Rice has been informed he is to refrain from all public ministry while the investigation continues. He is to have no contact with children.

Anyone who may have knowledge of these situations or who has been affected by similar improprieties is encouraged to report that information through any of the outlets listed at the end of this release.

 

 

 

 

 




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