Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Priest unsuitable for ministry after sexual assault allegation

Monday, September 16, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has found a priest unsuitable for ministry after receiving an allegation he sexually abused a minor more than 45 years ago.

Reverend Christopher Lucas, 63, had not been ordained and was not a member of the priestly formation when the abus ewas reported to have occurred in the early 1970s.
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says they learned of the allegation in the fall of 2018 and immediately contacted authorities.

Police never brought charges against Reverend Lucas.
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Officials say Father Lucas was himself a minor when the alleged incident occurred.
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