Fr. Edward M. DePaoli
Convicted in 1986 of possession of child porn. Received a one-year suspended sentence. Continued “extremely restricted ministry” until 2002 but did more than allowed because of “communications breakdown.” Accused in 2002 of abuse of a 14-year-old girl in 1970. Placed on leave. Allegations found credible in 2004. Laicized 8/11/04. Nun testified in Msgr. Lynn trial 4/12 that she was fired after she sent one of his porn magazines to then-Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua.
- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
- Philadelphia Archdiocese Assignment Record
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- United Press International 10.10.85
- Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.02
- Philadelphia Daily News 12.19.02
- Philadelphia Inquirer 06.03.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.18.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.22.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Morning Call 09.25.05
- Sacramento Bee 04.09.12
- Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 04.09.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.09.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.10.12
- Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 04.10.12
- NPR 04.10.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.10.12
- Morning Call 04.11.12
- Beaver County Times 04.12.12
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