Fr. Anthony J. Cipolla
In 1978 a woman told police Cipolla abused her sons, ages 9 and 12. Charges dropped after harassment of mother and pressure by church. Reassigned. Accused in 1988 of abuse at over 4 years of a 13- to 17-year-old boy. Diocese said allegations unfounded. Accuser filed report with D.A. Cipolla suspended and sent to St. Luke’s for eval; he refused recommended treatment at St. John Vianney Center. Went to St. Michael’s in NYC as outpatient. Accuser filed suit 10/92; settled 9/93. Bishop Wuerl removed Cipolla’s faculties in 9/90. Cipolla appealed to Rome; Wuerl was ordered to reinstate. Wuerl appealed; decision reversed in 1995. Cipolla continued to present as priest against orders. Laicized 9/19/02. Continued to act as priest. Died 8/30/16. On Youngstown diocese’s list 10/29/18. Two claims settled in 2020 in low six figures.
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03.21.93
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03.22.93
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- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03.25.93
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.01.93
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02.18.94
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.13.95
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.13.95
- National Catholic Reporter 05.17.02
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05.21.02
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11.16.02
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette 06.15.03
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02.28.04
- Pittsburgh Catholic 01.07.05
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette 09.13.16
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09.16.16
- Catholic Standard 11.22.16
- Yahoo News 11.30.16
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Morning Call 09.01.18
- WYTV 10.29.18
- Diocese of Youngstown List 10.30.18
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