Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark
Notes:
In 2009 a man told the archdiocese that he had been abused by Laferrera and Fr. T. Smith. Accusation dismissed as not credible. At least 11 other accusers came forward. Civil suit filed 3/11 by four; four others later joined. Pastor of Saint Philomena’s in Livingston when suit filed. Removed 7/11 when he took voluntary leave. Denied charges. Allowed to retire with benefits as of 6/6/12. Six plaintiffs settled 6/12 for $300K total and his privileges were removed. Claims of two more plaintiffs were to be mediated. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19. It notes multiple alleged victims. Permanently removed from ministry.
Sources:
Voice from the Desert 03.17.11; Saint Philomena’s Roman Catholic Church 03.25.11; News 12 03.29.11; Media Release 06.26.11; Livingston Patch 06.27.11; Livingston Patch 07.04.11; Star Ledger 07.04.11; Star Ledger 07.10.11; SNAP Statement 07.12.11; Voice from the Desert 06.06.12; Star Ledger 07.14.12; The Patch 07.16.12; Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19; Archdiocese of Newark Tobin List 02.13.19; http://bishop-accountability.org