Fr. Raymond W. Smart
The archdiocese announced in 1/19 that Smart had been deemed “not suitable for ministry” after an internal investigation into claims that he had sexually abused a minor in the 1980s. Had been on health leave since 1995. Retired in 2002. Had been accused twice previously of inappropriate conduct. The review board said in 2011 accusations of sexual abuse of a minor were unsubstantiated. In 2017 review board said there was evidence he had engaged in misconduct with an adult and restricted his access to church facilities.
- Horowitz Law 01.14.19
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.13.19
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