Fr. Joseph N. Fete
Monsignor. Accused of the sex abuse of a teenage boy for four years, 1976-1979, ending when the boy reached adulthood. Fete apparently admitted the ‘relationship’ in 1999 after his accuser contacted the diocese. A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Removed from pastoral duties in 4/2002. Laicized in 2005 or 2006. Included on the diocese’s list 3/1/2019.
- Columbus Dispatch 04.26.02
- Columbus Dispatch 04.27.02
- Dayton Daily News 05.12.02
- Columbus Dispatch 06.29.02
- Columbus Dispatch 10.10.02
- Columbus Dispatch 01.30.03
- Columbus Dispatch 07.31.03
- Columbus Dispatch 11.21.03
- Columbus Dispatch 02.19.05
- Columbus Dispatch 01.20.06
- Diocese of Columbus List 03.09.19
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