SCRANTON (PA)
The Moscow Villager

By Staff reports
The Villager

Posted Jun 19, 2012

Scranton —

On Friday, June 15, Diocesan officials learned that charges have been filed against Father Thomas Shoback.

In November 2011, the Diocese of Scranton notified the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office that an allegation of sexual abuse was reported to the Diocese.

At that time, the Diocese immediately removed the cleric from ministry and suspended his faculties to exercise priestly ministries within the Diocese pending an investigation of the accusation.

The Diocese has cooperated with law enforcement and will continue to do so in pursuit of justice.