Fr. Joseph Pineau

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Ordained: 1932
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Spokane WA

In 9/03 the Diocese of Spokane identified Pineau as having been credibly accused of sexual misconduct. The abuse was said to have occurred about 36 years prior and involved an adolescent in a counseling situation. Pineau retired in 1968 (about the time of the incident) and died in 1982 at age 83.


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