Fr. Andrew T. Perretta

Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Paterson NJ

Perretta was placed on leave in 10/2004 after a review of his personnel file showed an allegation in 1996 of the sexual abuse of a boy, ages 9-16, 1979-1986. The allegations were deemed not credible after a church trial; Perretta returned to ministry in 8/2007. His accuser filed suit in 12/2019.


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