Fr. Anthony J. Failla
Accused of abusing a youth in the mid-1970s. The boy lived in the rectory because his mother had died. Three nuns say they told diocesan officials of the abuse in 1996. Failla was told to stop working as a priest and to undergo counseling. He left the parish in 1997, citing personal health reasons. Surfaced later in Florida where the Brooklyn diocese told the Palm Beach bishop of allegations. Subject of lawsuit in 10/03 in large suit involving multiple priests. Died 3/31/18. On diocese’s list in 2/19. It notes permanent removal from ministry 11/14/02.
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