Fr. Fred G. Fingerle
First revealed on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died 1/25/02; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Sole priest at both St. John’s in Whitesville and Blessed Sacrament in Andover 1983-2002. By 8/21 Fingerle was named in 27 lawsuits under the NY Child Victims Act.
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