Fr. Lawrence P. Weniger
Accused of fondling several boys in mid-1960s at Sacred Heart school and church in Luzerne. Was editor of Catholic Light, the diocesan newspaper. One accuser said believed the diocese knew about Weniger’s behavior at the time. Msgr. Weniger died 7/11/72. Bishop Timlin admitted in 2002 that several allegations had been received after Weniger’s death. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese’s list 8/19/18.
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