FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): 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.
RELATED: Two additional priests credibly accused of sexual assault
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.
RELATED: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend releases names of priests accused of sexual abuse
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
