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Vatican: Child molestation claims against former priest of the Syracuse Diocese are credible
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – Vatican officials have confirmed that child molestation accusations against a decorated former priest of the Syracuse Diocese are credible, officials say.
Charles Eckermann, who was designated with the title “Monsignor,” was suspended in April when a Diocesan review board determined that accusations are credible, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Diocese confirmed on Thursday.
The accusations stem from an incident that allegedly occurred 25 years ago.
Eckermann was a priest at St. Ann’s in Manlius and served as a principal at Bishop Ludden High School.
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