Fr. David F. Dzermejko

Removed in 6/2009 after an allegation that he sexually abused a boy between 1979-1984. Wife of the alleged victim said he told her before dying by suicide in 4/2009. Dzermejko denied the allegation. A second man in 6/2009 reported abuse 1979-1982 as a 5th to 7th grade altar boy. Review Board found the allegation credible in 8/2010. A third man in 1/2012 reported abuse in the late 1980s at ages 15-16. File sent to Rome. Indicted in 5/2013 on federal charge of child porn possession. Pleaded guilty 11/7/2013. Sentenced 4/25/2014 to 3 years in federal prison followed by 12 years probation. At sentencing, he denied sexual improprieties while a priest. Laicized 10/31/2015. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury report which states, “Dzermejko was reported to have had inappropriate contact with several young boys, conduct which included anal and oral sexual assaults of young minors.” Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.