PENNSYLVANIA
PennLive
By Christian Alexandersen | calexandersen@pennlive.com
JOHNSTOWN —Brother Stephen Baker molested over 100 children at Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown. And when victims came forward and allegations were made, Baker’s fellow Franciscan friars allegedly protected him.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced charges Tuesday against three former friars with endangering the welfare of children and conspiracy. With the help of three friars, Kane said Baker was able to continue molesting children.
The former friars being charged include Giles A. Schinelli, 73, Robert J. D’Aversa, 69, and Anthony M. Criscitelli, 61. At one time, they were all members of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regulars, Province of the Immaculate Conception.
Baker committed suicide in 2013. The three friars being charged are retired and live outside of Pennsylvania.
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