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Another name added to local Catholic Diocese sexual abuse scandal list

Another name has been added to the list of those credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Gerald Funcheon, a member of the Crosier Congregation, becomes the 21st person credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor according to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The original list was released on Sept. 18 of this year.

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend also announced it will maintain an updated list of credibly accused priests on their website, and will update the list if necessary.

Gerald Funcheon, osc

  • Date of Ordination:May 22, 1965
  • Removal from Ecclesiastical Ministry:  April 1, 1993
  • Number of Credible Allegations:1

Places Served:

  • 1965 – Crosier Assignments outside the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
  • 1966-1969 – Teacher and Athletic Director, Our Lady of the Lake Seminary, Syracuse, Indiana
  • 1969-1973 – Crosier Assignments outside the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
  • 1973-1975 – Teacher/Prefect of Discipline, Wawasee Preparatory, Syracuse, Indiana
  • 1975-1987 – Crosier Assignments outside the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

RELATED: Local Diocese publishes names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor

RELATED: More names added to list of priests/deacons accused of sex abuse in Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese

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