Fr. Benedict Wolf
Per the PA Attorney General’s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report (name spelled Wolfe), Wolf molested a 17-year-old girl in McConnellsburg PA in 1979, where he was assigned to St. Stephen’s. The girl was visiting the area with her family; Wolf invited the family to stay in the rectory. He gave the girl a private room, then sexually assaulted her there during daily visits. Wolf’s victim reported him to the diocese years later. On Glenmary Home Missioners list 10/11/19. Joined the Glenmary order in 1941, left in 1975 after working in PA, OH, KY, DC. Died 4/20/97. Included in 1/20 on the Cincinnati archdiocese’s list of those against whom there are substantiated allegations. Added to the Owensboro diocese’s list in 5/22.
- Public Opinion (Chambersburg PA) 10.02.82
- Cincinnati Enquirer Obituary 04.23.97
- PA Office of the Attorney General 03.01.16
- Tribune-Democrat 03.01.16
- PA AG Statement 03.01.16
- PA GJ FBI Timeline 03.01.16
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Timeline 03.06.16
- Glenmary Home Missioners List 10.11.19
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati List 01.26.20
- Diocese of Owensboro List 05.18.22
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