Fr. Charles J. Chatt

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

May have sexually abused “dozens” of boys, per one alleged victim. Placed on leave in 7/1992 after allegations he sexually abused a 7th or 8th grade boy in 1970 or 1971. Chatt admitted to sexual contact with the boy and said it ended when the boy was age 20; admitted to “sexual relationships” with “five other youngsters” in the 1970s. Abuse said to have included oral and anal sex. Numerous people reported to the diocese abuse by Chatt as boys. First victim said Chatt gave him gifts, showed man/boy porn. Said to have taken nude photos of boys, also of a 6-year-old girl, with whom he allegedly took showers. Treated at St. Michael’s in St. Louis MO. Hired to work there and at Vianney Renewal Center after treatment until about 1999. Later became a social worker. Formally withdrew from ministry in 1/2003. One, possibly two civil suits filed in 2004. Claims included in the diocese’s 9/2007 $1.25M settlement involving 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.


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