Fr. Ronald J. Yarrosh

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

Arrested in 2004 on charges of possession of an “enormous amount” of child pornography. Removed from assignment. Sent to St. John Vianney Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Diocese knew Yarrosh had “personality problems.” Also accused of embezzlement. Agreed to plead guilty in 2005 in return for sentence of 3 to 23 months in prison, 20 months’ parole, 10 years’ probation, and paying $24,000 in restitution. Violated probation – had gone to NYC with a 7-year-old child and found with porn. Sentenced in 11/2006 to 4-10 years in prison. Sentenced upheld in 1/2008. PA registered sex offender. Dismissed from the priesthood in 6/2007. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and on the diocese’s list 8/19/2018.

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