Fr. Christopher R. Clay
Removed in 2002 from Bishop Hafey High School after a victim in the Society of St. John case (see Urrutigoity and Ensey) alleged that Clay had molested him after a dinner in Monroe County. Clay denied the allegation. Civil authorities investigated – no charges. In 7/2004 Clay was working in a parish in Arlington TX. One bishop said he was cleared to work but Bishop Martino said he was still suspended pending investigation. In 1/2012, Bishop Vann of Ft. Worth said Clay was barred from all church property and had no faculties in TX. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On the Diocese’s 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused. Laicized in 7/2026.
- Wilkes Barre Times Leader 05.02.02
- Times Leader 05.03.02
- Times Leader 05.26.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.30.04
- Dallas Morning News 07.01.04
- Ft Worth Star Telegram 07.01.04
- Dallas Morning News 07.01.04
- Times Leader 07.01.04
- Times Leader 07.02.04
- Times Leader 07.14.04
- Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church & School 01.25.12
- The American Conservative 09.17.12
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.1
- Diocese of Scranton List 08.19.18
- The Times Tribune 08.21.26
- WNEP 08.24.26
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