Fr. Joseph A. McGovern
Removed from ministry in 1986. Sent to Philadelphia to study. Began saying mass without permission and was asked to leave. Included in the 2005 Philadelphia Grand Jury Report. Name also included on the list of credibly accused released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/2006. Last known to be living in Philadelphia. Wilmington continued to pay his pension and health benefits. Personnel file released in 2/2012.
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