Greene County priest among three from Pittsburgh Diocese put on administrative leave

GREENE COUNTY (PA)
The Herald-Standard [Greene County PA]

August 31, 2018

Three priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including one serving in Greene County, were placed on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were lodged against them.

The Rev. John Bauer, 71, was accused of sexual abuse of a minor in the 1980s, according to a release issued by Bishop David Zubik.

Officials said the allegation was received on Thursday, and noted that Bauer — and the other priests who have been removed — have denied wrongdoing.

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