Diocese of Scranton Clergy Abuse Records and Survivor Resources

This research hub brings together public records and reporting resources connected with clergy sexual abuse in the Diocese of Scranton. It is for survivors, families, and readers seeking primary sources. It is not legal advice or a finding about any individual. For Pennsylvania deadlines and legal options, see our Pennsylvania survivor-rights guide.

Diocese territory in Pennsylvania

The Diocese of Scranton says it serves 11 counties in northeastern and north-central Pennsylvania: Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming. The diocese publishes a regional map and an overview of its territory.

Primary records and disclosure sources

• Diocese of Scranton: Credibly Accused Individuals. The diocese describes this as a list of people for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, established, or determined credible. Its page explains its criteria and warns that the list may be incomplete or contain errors. Review the diocese’s own description when interpreting it.
• Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General: 2018 statewide grand jury report (redacted PDF). The report includes a section on the Diocese of Scranton. It is an investigative report, not a criminal verdict in an individual case.
• Diocese of Scranton: Grand Jury Report materials and response. This page collects diocesan materials related to the report and the diocese’s stated response.
• Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System: Court case information. The public portal provides access to specified Pennsylvania docket information. A search result is a procedural record; allegations, charges, court findings, convictions, dismissals, and settlements have different meanings. Some records may be unavailable or use anonymized names.

How to read these sources

The diocesan disclosure list and a grand jury report have different authors, purposes, and standards. A person’s appearance in an institutional list or investigative report does not by itself establish a criminal conviction or a civil judgment. Court dockets should be checked for the current procedural status, and any public claim should be tied to the underlying record and stated precisely.

Reporting and support

If a child may be in immediate danger, call 911. Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services accepts reports of suspected child abuse through ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.

For abuse involving a member of the Diocese of Scranton, the diocese directs people to contact law enforcement or the county district attorney. The diocese also lists its Victim Assistance Coordinator and reporting options on its Report Abuse page. Contacting the diocese is optional; survivors may choose which support or reporting channels to use.

Local and statewide legal information

See our Scranton clergy abuse survivor guide for local information, and the Pennsylvania statewide guide for current legal information and links to county resources. Deadlines depend on the facts and applicable law; a general web page cannot determine whether a particular claim is timely.

Review and corrections

Reviewed November 7, 2026. Source links were checked against the linked agency and diocesan pages on this date. These public sources can change. For a broken link or a factual correction to this page, use the firm’s Contact Us option on this website.