Fr. James M. Iannarella

Ordained: 1996
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Removed from active ministry in 1999 due to “known [recent] sexual misconduct” with a 17-year-old girl, over a three-month period. Sent for evaluation. Placed on administrative leave. until 2003. Assigned to Drexel University 2001-2005 until name appeared in PA Grand Jury Report. Laicization announced 3/07.


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