Somerset County priest placed on leave during investigation

PENNSYLVANIA
Daily American

By ERIC KIETA erick@dailyamerican.com

A priest who heads churches in Boswell and Davidsville has been placed on leave and is under investigation by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown for an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in 2002.

Diocese spokesman Tony DeGol confirmed Tuesday that the Rev. Martin Cingle, 68, is on leave from All Saints in Boswell and St. Anne in Davidsville. Cingle, however, has not been arrested or charged by police.

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