Fr. Joseph F. Pellettieri

Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Lafayette LA

Pellettieri (also spelled Pelletieri) was suspended by the Order and by the New Orleans Archdiocese in 4/2002 after an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in 1967. The abuse allegedly occurred when Pellettieri was teacher and principal at Notre Dame High School in Crowley, LA. At the time of his suspension Pellettieri was in charge of Ave Maria Retreat House. He also worked in Wisconsin, Baton Rouge and Alexandria. Sued in 3/2003. Dismissed. In 12/2008 an appeals court upheld dismissal of the suit due to the statute of limitations. Included on the New Orleans archdiocese’s list 11/2/2018. Died in 2018. On the Baton Rouge diocese’s list in early 2019.


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