Bishop Suspends Slocum
The Diocese of Erie has suspended Father Sam Slocum, who is facing criminal charges for having inappropriate contact with a 15-year-old boy after his mother prohibited it.
Bishop Donald Trautman says the 59-year-old priest has been relieved of his duties and, in a brief statement, said the charges are “devastating, if true.”
State police say Slocum gave the boy expensive gifts, including an iPhone and a laptop computer so the teen could contact the priest despite knowing the boy's mother had forbid it.
Police say Slocum told them he knowingly contacted the boy anyway.
Slocum has agreed to surrender to authorities at an undisclosed place and time on Friday.
Bishop Donald Trautman says the 59-year-old priest has been relieved of his duties and, in a brief statement, said the charges are “devastating, if true.”
State police say Slocum gave the boy expensive gifts, including an iPhone and a laptop computer so the teen could contact the priest despite knowing the boy's mother had forbid it.
Police say Slocum told them he knowingly contacted the boy anyway.
Slocum has agreed to surrender to authorities at an undisclosed place and time on Friday.
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