Fr. Allen F. Stepien

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Paterson NJ

Placed on leave 2002 after allegations of sexual contact with minors in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Allegations deemed credible in 2003; diocese asked Vatican to order a church trial. Shown as retired per 2009 Catholic Directory. On diocese’s list 2/13/19.


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