Diocese: Diocese of Paterson
Notes:
After review of personnal file, Bishop placed Perretta on leave 10/04 because of allegations made in 1996 alleging abuse “decades before” (late 1970s or early 1980s). Review board endorsed the action. Deemed innocent after a church trial and returned to active duty 8/07.
Sources:
Herald News 10.20.04; Star-Ledger 10.20.04; The Record 10.20.04; Herald News 10.23.04; Herald News 08.23.07; http://bishop-accountability.org/