Fr. Hayden Vaverek
Privileges removed in 3/13 after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor more than 15 years prior, when he was pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Greenwood. In 1/11, with permission of the bishop, he began working for Catholic Near East Welfare Association, a papal agency based in NY City. Apparently in Rome when allegations were made public. As of 4/23/13 accuser waived further criminal investigation, saying church punishment was enough. Diocese was continuing investigation. Laicized in 5/16. In 2017 Vaverek created a nonprofit for supporting priests “at a vocational crossroads” called Pax Bonum. Included on the diocese’s 3/19 list of credibly accused.
- Catholic Miscellany 08.18.11
- Fox Carolina 03.10.13
- Greenville Online 03.10.13
- WYFF 03.10.13
- WSPA 03.10.13
- WMBF 03.10.13
- GWD Today 03.10.13
- Simpsonville Patch 03.10.13
- Independent Mail 03.10.13
- Myrtle Beach Online 03.11.13
- West Ashley Patch 03.11.13
- WYFF 04.23.13
- The Item (AP) 04.23.13
- Index-Journal 04.23.13
- Fox Carolina 04.24.13
- Greenville News 02.28.19
- Diocese of Charleston List 04.19.19
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