Fr. Joseph S. Wichmanowski

Ordained: 1944
Status: Settled

Died: 04/28/1977
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl for a year, beginning when she was age 12. Time-frame unclear, but possibly was while he was at St. Stanislaus in Ambridge, where he worked 12/1953-619/57. He allegedly made the girl dress provocatively, gave her wine, and forced her to perform oral sex on him. The abuse allegedly occurred several times a week. Wichmanowski died in 1977. Claims included in the Diocese’s 9/2007 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the Diocese’s list of accused.


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