Fr. Gerald J. Ryfinski

Ordained: 1990
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Charleston SC

Arrested in 6/01 after a computer repairman found child pornography on Ryfinski’s computer. Pleaded guilty in 3/02 to one count of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Received a five year suspended sentence with three years probation. Laicized in 4/07. On SC Sex Offender Registry as of 1/3/10. On diocese’s list 3/29/19.


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