PENNSYLVANIA
WJAC
Updated: Wednesday, October 7 2015
Lauren Hensley
ALTOONA, Pa.– Altoona-Johnstown Diocese confirms a Somerset County priest, Martin Cingle, has been suspended as they investigate allegations concerning sex abuse of a minor dating back to 2002.
According to the Diocese, Cingle has been an ordained priest since 1973. He has served at about a dozen parishes throughout central Pennsylvania.
Most recently father Cingle served as pastor at All Saints Parish in Boswell and Saint Anne Parish in Davidsville.
Church officials have not released any more information regarding the allegations, causing victim service agencies to call for action.
“We are so sorry that a child has been hurt and we hope that they find healing. We would beg anyone with knowledge of these crimes any information to contact law enforcement,” Barbara Doris with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests said.
SNAP’s web site said it is the world’s oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims. They have a strong message for the bishop of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese and are calling him to action.
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