ALTOONA (PA)
The Tribune-Democrat
March 27, 2019
By Dave Sutor
Bishop Joseph V. Adamec was a gregarious extrovert, who, in retirement, was forced into the life of an introvert.
The conversion process was the central theme of a homily, given by the Rev. Jude Brady from Saint Benedict Roman Catholic Church in Carrolltown, during Adamec’s funeral Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday.
Adamec retired as bishop in 2011, having served in the position since 1987.
After he stepped down, an increasing amount of child sexual abuse cases within the diocese began to become publicly known. Then, in 2016, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General issued a grand jury report that provided details about the diocese covering up child sexual abuse for decades, placing much of the responsibility on Adamec and his predecessor, Bishop James Hogan.
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