ERIE (PA)
WFMJ-NBC/CW-21 [Youngstown OH]
January 23, 2024
By Zach Mosca
According to the Diocese’s public disclosure list, Msgr. John Hagerty, who has been deceased since 2013 is one of four priests under investigation for alleged abuse.
Another former priest in the Shenango Valley is currently under investigation for alleged abuse according to the Catholic Diocese of Erie.
According to the Diocese’s public disclosure list, Msgr. John Hagerty, who has been deceased since 2013 is one of four priests under investigation for alleged abuse.
According to his obituary, Hagerty served as a pastor at many churches in the northwest PA including Saint Joseph Parish in Sharon between 1977 and 1984, as well as Notre Dame Parish in Hermitage between 1997 and 2005 when he retired.
Msgr. Hagerty is one of two priests from the Shenango Valley currently under investigation by the Diocese.
Father Michael Allison, who served as pastor at Beloved Disciple Parish in Grove City and also held positions at Kennedy Catholic High School and the Shenango Valley Catholic School System is also currently under investigation. He’s been deceased since 2020.