Fr. John A. Oliver
Reportedly in 2002, Oliver molested a 14-year-old boy in 1967 after picking the boy up, who was hitchhiking home. Instead of taking him home, Oliver drove him to a house, gave him alcohol and molested him. The incident was reported to police. Oliver pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6 or 7 years’ probation. He was kept in ministry and later elevated to monsignor. He was placed on leave 5/2002. A sheriff’s report from the case included a comment suggesting prior cover-ups by the Diocese. Oliver supervised credibly accused priest Robert Trupia. Included on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused. Died 3/26/2011.
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