Fr. Robert Povish
One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation of credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as a chaplain (state employed) to inmates at the Graterford Prison in Skippack and in-residence priest at St. Eleanor Rectory in Collegeville. Archdiocese announced 5/4/12 that investigation found he violated standards of ministry and was unsuitable for ministry.
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.08.11
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 03.08.11
- Statement of Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 03.08.11
- Times Herald 03.09.11
- Perkiomen Valley Patch 03.09.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.09.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.10.11
- Phoenixville Patch 03.20.11
- The Patch 05.04.12
- Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 05.04.12
- Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 05.04.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 05.04.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.14.13
- NY Times 0 06.08.13
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