Fr. Gilbert Albert Pansza
Removed from active ministry in 12/06 and sent for treatment. Original story says that he admitted in 1998, prior to ordination, that he had sexually abused a minor in the early 1970s. Bishop Delaney conducted an investigation and decided that sufficient time had passed and Pansza could be ordained. Allegation discovered after a review of priest files per newly appointed Bishop Vann. Conflicting stories in 2/07 as to when abuse occurred and if it was once or ongoing.
- Diocese of Fort Worth List of Accused Priests accessed January 2012
- Fort Worth Star Telegram 12.15.06
- Times Record News 12.15.06
- Dallas Morning News 12.15.06
- Dallas Morning News 12.16.06
- Dallas Morning News (AP) 12.16.06
- Times Record News 12.16.06
- Times Record News 02.01.07
- Times Record News 02.07.07
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