11 clergy in Harrisburg Diocese report had Lebanon County ties

Rev. Francis J. Hudak Submitted

(Lebanon) — The Diocese of Harrisburg released a long-anticipated list of clergy members accused of sexual crimes on Wednesday, and at least 11 have connections to Lebanon County.

One was principal of Lebanon Catholic High School for a decade. Five served at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lebanon, one pastored Holy Spirit Church in Palmyra, and one served as a deacon at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Annville. At least two face accusations stemming from activity that occurred in Lebanon County.

Bishop Ronald W. Gainer wrote that he hopes the list will “salve some of these historic wounds with the healing touch of transparency.” However, one survivor’s attorney told the York Daily Record that it is too late for the church to get credit for transparency.

Gainer emphasized that the list is based on allegations, not proof of guilt.

Information about church officials with a connection to Lebanon County, listed below, was gathered from either information released by the diocese or