Fr. Albert J. Leonard
First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Complaints to the diocese in 1989 and 1993 about Leonard’s behavior toward children, including parents who were worried about the priest’s relationship with their 14-year-old son and concerns that he swam naked with boys. Took leave of absence in 11/1993. Went on to work as a licensed counselor for a short time at a residential treatment facility for children, then at an agency for crime victims. Died 10/1/2002. Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
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