Fr. David R. Rizzo
Administrator of St. Augustine’s in Dysart and St. Monica’s in Chest Springs when placed on leave in 9/2019, due to an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor occurring several years prior. Rizzo had also been placed on leave in 2016 due to an unspecified complaint not involving minors. He was assigned at that time to Our Lady of Lourdes in Altoona. Included on the diocese’s list as of 1/16/2020. On leave pending diocese’s decision as to the allegation(s) against him.
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