Priest on Leave Dies; Accused of Sexual Abuse

[Ian David]

Black Collar Crime

Rochester, N.Y.) – The Rev. John Steger, 80, a Roman Catholic priest who had been charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old in Gates, died at Strong Memorial Hospital Monday.

Steger began his pastoral appointments at St. Joseph’s Church in Wayland, in June 1951. He began his last assignment--at St. Jude’s--in June 1968. He was placed on leave Mary 17, 2006.

When he died, John Steger was facing misdemeanor charges for two incidents that allegedly took place in the rectory of St. Jude the Apostle Church where he lived.



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[Myrina]

1. ok, at a gut level I know the answer to this but ...

... what the hell is wrong with these fat disgusting pervy fuckers that they have to prey on CHILDREN??

:shocked:

[Gala328]

5. However . . .

Please remember, this person was accused. Accusations do not always equal truth.

[defendandprotect]

2. Patriarchal religion is based on abuse of women and children . . .

What's new . . . ?

[bellasgrams]

3. What do you want to bet this happens in all religions. Not just

catholic.

[Ian David]

4. You're right. It does. But it's the CONSERVATIVE branches of each relgion that have the most. n/t

[defendandprotect]

7. Yeah . . . religion that hurts --- beware of those with a strong urge to punish---!!!

Even themselves . . . their children --- !!!

[defendandprotect]

6. All patriarchal religions . . . I'm with you . . .