PENNSYLVANIA
ABC 23
Tomorrow’s Mass at St. Patrick Parish in Newry will be lead by a fill in Priest. That’s because the current Pastor Anthony Little has been placed on leave following an allegation of sexual abuse. According to the Johnstown-Altoona Diocese. A person has come forward claiming Little abused that person in the. The Diocese says Little has no contact with children. Blair County DA has also been notified. At every church in the Diocese tomorrow a letter from Bishop Mark Bartchak will be read aloud. IT reads in part: These accusations are very painful. I pledge to continue taking whatever action necessary to protect all of God’s precious children in our church.
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