Fr. Peter A. Cheplic
Known first to have been accused by a man in 2002. Accused in 2005 of abuse in the 1980s by three people. Went on “voluntary” leave in 2005. Retired in 2006 after the Church decided to try him. The first accuser settled in 4/2006 for $50,000. Two others also settled. Privileges were withdrawn. Cheplic was last known to be living without restrictions at the St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ. Included on the Archdiocese’s list 2/13/2019. Permanently removed from ministry.
- Jersey Journal 09.19.05
- Jersey Journal 09.19.05
- NorthJersey.com 10.13.05
- Jersey Journal 01.20.06
- Jersey Journal 03.21.06
- Star Ledger 03.21.06
- Star Ledger 05.03.06
- Jersey Journal 05.04.06
- NorthJersey.com 12.04.08
- Daily Record 05.11.09
- Star-Ledger 11.03.13
- Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19
- Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19
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