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Catholic New York
An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor dating from approximately 30 years ago has been made against Father Anthony Giuliano, the pastor of St. John the Evangelist parish in Pawling and St. Charles Borromeo parish in Dover Plains.
A letter dated Aug. 31, addressed to members of the two parishes in Dutchess County, gave further details of the situation.
The letter, which was written by Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Walsh, the archdiocese’s vicar for clergy, said the allegation against Father Giuliano has been found credible, but it has not yet been substantiated and noted that Father Giuliano has denied it.
Until the matter is resolved, the letter said, Father Giuliano is not permitted to publicly function as a priest, according to the “policy and practice” of the archdiocese as well as the promises made in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Bishop Walsh said that archdiocesan policy for priests “accused of such impropriety” includes “having the entire matter studied by professionals and our lay review board.” The letter also said the archdiocese has been working with law enforcement officials.
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