Former Youngstown Priest Removed Due to Allegations

By Alan Rodges
WFMJ TV
November 16, 2018

http://www.wfmj.com/story/39496148/former-youngstown-priest-removed-due-to-allegations

The Diocese of Phoenix has removed Frank Zappitelli from public ministry upon learning that he was accused of sexual misconduct within the Diocese of Youngstown.

Eighty-four-year-old Zapitelli was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix on April 15, 1983. He was assigned to the following parishes in the Diocese: St. Maria Goretti, St. Louis the Kin, Resurrection, Christ the King, St. Jerome, and St. Daniel the Prophet.

The allegation against Zappitelli was sexual misconduct with a minor. This allegedly occurred in the mid-1970's in the Youngstown area.

The Diocese of Phoenix is communicating with the Diocese of Youngstown regarding this allegation.